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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Henderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diego Nunes's chin.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Nunes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henderson's knee momentarily.
Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson wanted to stand there but Nunes had control of the position.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nunes sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes is trying is best to control the position here.
Nunes is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nunes is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes actively working from the bottom here.
Nunes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Henderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Nunes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nunes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeremy Henderson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nunes.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nunes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nunes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson stands and steps away. Nunes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Nunes's shoulder, as Nunes tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Good shot there by Henderson.
A nice combination there by Nunes.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson clobbers Nunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Nunes counters with a series of strikes. Henderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nunes swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Nunes.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Henderson.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nunes defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Nunes, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Nunes against the cage but Nunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunes is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Nunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson throws a push kick but Nunes slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson throws a leg kick
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henderson's head.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Nunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diego Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson thows a leg kick but Nunes checks it
and Nunes counters with a body kick.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nunes defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson cracks Nunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nunes moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Nunes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nunes throws a leg kick but Henderson moved away.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Nunes.
Henderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Henderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes is looking to chop away at Henderson's legs.
Nunes with a jab.
Henderson dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Henderson.
Henderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Nunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henderson checks a leg kick.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Nunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nunes is looking for a sweep.
I wouldn't like to be where Nunes is right now.
Henderson prevents Nunes from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is looking for a sweep.
Henderson trying to control the position but Nunes is working away.
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nunes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nunes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nunes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nunes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henderson is hanging on to Nunes's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nunes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nunes slips a jab from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Nunes sprawls well.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nunes lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good shot there by Henderson.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Henderson.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lunges at Nunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nunes's hand.
Nunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nunes counters with a nice body kick.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Nunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henderson can pounce on him.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henderson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nunes wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nunes sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson wants to stand up but Nunes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nunes wants to get back to full guard.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson is thwarting Nunes's attempts to control the position.
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!
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Nunes defends the submission attempt.
Nunes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nunes trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but Nunes defends it.
Nunes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Nunes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nunes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henderson takes a step back to recover.
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nunes sees it coming and defends easily.
Nunes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Nunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nunes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Nunes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nunes has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nunes is one step ahead there.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Jeremy Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson has his foot on Nunes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunes works his way back into a safe position though.
Diego Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes postures up.
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nunes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Henderson.
I've got Henderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Henderson!
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