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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhou Fei Chi Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhou Fei Chi Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fei Chi Song fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fei Chi Song misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fei Chi Song takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fei Chi Song throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fei Chi Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fei Chi Song takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Fei Chi Song looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Still in half guard, Fei Chi Song seems content to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fei Chi Song thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson wants to control but Fei Chi Song is keeping busy.
Henderson manages to get to full guard.
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Fei Chi Song postures up.
Fei Chi Song trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Fei Chi Song is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Henderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fei Chi Song is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Fei Chi Song tries to pass.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fei Chi Song.
Fei Chi Song missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fei Chi Song pushing down on Henderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fei Chi Song is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fei Chi Song looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fei Chi Song throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson tries to roll over but Fei Chi Song keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fei Chi Song wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson manages to get to full guard.
Fei Chi Song got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fei Chi Song has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Fei Chi Song wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fei Chi Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Henderson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fei Chi Song goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
Henderson is working for takedown but Fei Chi Song is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Fei Chi Song keeps him there for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson wants to break free but Fei Chi Song has control.
Fei Chi Song works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zhou Fei Chi Song will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fei Chi Song shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Fei Chi Song blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Fei Chi Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fei Chi Song takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Fei Chi Song walks into a left hand.
Fei Chi Song drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fei Chi Song is trying to get an arm triangle but Henderson is defending well.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song landing a few strikes.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Fei Chi Song working the ground and pound.
Henderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Henderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson is trying to control Fei Chi Song's posture but Fei Chi Song avoids it.
Fei Chi Song wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Fei Chi Song working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fei Chi Song grinds an elbow into Henderson's temple.
Henderson taking a bit of punishment here - Fei Chi Song scoring with strikes.
Henderson struggling a bit here.
Zhou Fei Chi Song overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson regains half guard.
Fei Chi Song trying to control from Henderson's half guard. Henderson has other ideas though and has regained full 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!
Fei Chi Song working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Fei Chi Song sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fei Chi Song has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fei Chi Song stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Fei Chi Song postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fei Chi Song lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fei Chi Song defends well.
Henderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fei Chi Song is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fei Chi Song's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fei Chi Song wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fei Chi Song is aware though and is defending well.
Fei Chi Song with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fei Chi Song forces his way into half guard.
Henderson keeping hold of Fei Chi Song's head, controlling as best he can.
Fei Chi Song missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fei Chi Song throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fei Chi Song passes to side control.
Fei Chi Song scoring with punches and elbows.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
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 is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fei Chi Song connects with a decent elbow.
Fei Chi Song scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Henderson to see if he's OK.
Fei Chi Song working away.
Fei Chi Song tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fei Chi Song connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Henderson some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhou Fei Chi Song dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Fei Chi Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fei Chi Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Fei Chi Song blocks a jab.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Fei Chi Song.
Fei Chi Song misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck for Fei Chi Song with that takedown attempt.
Fei Chi Song connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fei Chi Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Fei Chi Song shows good takedown defense.
Zhou Fei Chi Song is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson with a jab.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Fei Chi Song saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fei Chi Song misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fei Chi Song's hands.
Fei Chi Song lands a jab to the head.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Fei Chi Song backs away looking to recover.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fei Chi Song drives through with a takedown into Henderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fei Chi Song throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fei Chi Song doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fei Chi Song manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fei Chi Song content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fei Chi Song postures up.
Fei Chi Song lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fei Chi Song throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fei Chi Song avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fei Chi Song works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fei Chi Song scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Fei Chi Song in his half guard.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Fei Chi Song sits in half guard.
Fei Chi Song working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fei Chi Song.
Fei Chi Song throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fei Chi Song is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fei Chi Song is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Fei Chi Song is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fei Chi Song connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Henderson is looking to control Fei Chi Song's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
Henderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fei Chi Song is staying active.
Fei Chi Song throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Fei Chi Song looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fei Chi Song.
Henderson is controlling Fei Chi Song's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fei Chi Song thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jordan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson gets back to full guard.
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fei Chi Song gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fei Chi Song makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henderson looking to control.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Fei Chi Song trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei Chi Song wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fei Chi Song cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Fei Chi Song throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fei Chi Song's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhou Fei Chi Song showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fei Chi Song, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhou Fei Chi Song!
A very excited looking Zhou Fei Chi Song made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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