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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Count Junkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Sobota-tanczy as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Count Junkula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junkula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Junkula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Junkula has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson throws a strike but Junkula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson is pulling down on Junkula's head to control his posture.
Junkula postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Junkula trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junkula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Junkula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Junkula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Junkula is having none of it.
Henderson has Junkula pulled in close to control his posture.
Junkula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junkula throws a big elbow that misses.
Junkula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Junkula with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junkula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junkula is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Junkula throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junkula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses. Junkula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Junkula!
Junkula looking to pass the guard.
Junkula scoring with punches to the head and body.
Junkula wants to stand but Henderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Junkula chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junkula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junkula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Junkula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson is pulling down on Junkula's head. It's preventing any offense from Junkula, at least for the moment.
Junkula throws a big right hand that misses.
Junkula working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junkula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Junkula postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Junkula slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junkula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Junkula throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Junkula keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Junkula 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.
Henderson postures up in Junkula's guard and throws a big left but Junkula blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Count Junkula dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Junkula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Junkula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson postures up in Junkula's guard and throws a big left but Junkula blocks it.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Junkula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Junkula has wrist control.
Benson Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson trying to control but Junkula is working from the bottom.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henderson postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Junkula.
Junkula shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Junkula shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Count Junkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Junkula's head.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Junkula thumps Henderson with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Junkula.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Junkula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Count Junkula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junkula displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Junkula fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junkula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Henderson!
Junkula postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Junkula scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Junkula in particular looking to stall.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Junkula is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Junkula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junkula throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson tries to kick Junkula off but Junkula keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junkula.
Junkula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junkula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junkula.
Junkula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Junkula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Junkula prevents Henderson from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junkula is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Junkula is looking for a kimura but Henderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junkula to get the leverage.
Junkula is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Junkula is controlling him well.
Junkula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Junkula winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson is trying to stand.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junkula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Junkula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Junkula prevents Henderson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junkula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Junkula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junkula.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junkula is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Junkula is controlling him well.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Count Junkula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junkula has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Count Junkula!
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