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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Billong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Henry is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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207 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edwin Billong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hank Henry!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billong clinches.
Billong throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Henry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henry is trying to break the clinch but Billong is controlling him.
Billong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Billong misses with an elbow strike.
Henry blocks an elbow strike from Billong.
Henry blocks the elbow strike.
Henry tries to break free but Billong pushes him back against the cage.
Billong lands an elbow just above Henry 's eye.
It looks like Hank Henry has been cut.
Henry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henry keeps the fight on the outside.
Henry throws a series of punches but Billong moves out of range.
Billong tries to close the distance and clinch but Henry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henry tries to bum rush Billong with a series of wild strikes but Billong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billong tries to clinch there but Henry circles away.
Billong blocks a jab.
Billong gets caught napping as Henry dives in and scores a takedown. Billong manages to retain guard.
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!
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry postures up in Billong's guard and throws a big left but Billong blocks it.
Billong wants to stand up but Henry is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henry throws a big elbow that misses.
Henry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Billong blocks nicely.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Billong blocks nicely.
Billong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Billong tries to get out of the position.
Billong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henry chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billong wants to stand up but Henry is controlling him.
Henry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Billong blocks nicely.
Henry with a nice head shot there.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henry working some strikes from top position.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Billong has wrist control.
Billong is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billong is keeping the position for now.
Henry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Henry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henry misses with a looping left.
Henry misses with an uppercut. Billong saw that one coming.
Billong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Henry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Billong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry lands a really nice looking cross but Billong seems unphased.
Billong tries to clinch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry looking to score a takedown here. Billong is defending well but Henry drives through and ends up in Billong's guard.
Henry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry postures up in Billong's guard and throws a big left but Billong blocks it.
Henry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Billong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry postures up in Billong's guard and throws a big left but Billong blocks it.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Billong has wrist control.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henry works over Billong with some ground and pound from guard.
Henry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Henry is working Billong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henry working some strikes from top position.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henry connects with a couple of short punches.
Henry drops back looking for a leg! Billong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Billong manages to kick Henry off! Henry jumps back into Billong's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is in close to Billong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henry postures up in Billong's guard and throws a big left but Billong blocks it.
Billong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henry on the ground.
Billong can't keep his opponent in guard - Henry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hank Henry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billong is in trouble now - Henry has advanced to mount!
Henry lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hank Henry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Henry tries to bum rush Billong with a series of wild strikes but Billong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hank Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billong tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Henry scores with a hook.
Billong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Henry.
Billong is rocked!
It looks like Edwin Billong has been cut.
Billong leaves Henry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Billong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Billong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry goes for a small jab and connects. Now Henry goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Billong stumbles back but Henry runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Billong to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Billong will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Henry!
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hype
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