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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abel Wilkerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen Alab ng Puso-Abra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 lbs
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180 cm
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174 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Wilkerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks looking to score a takedown here. Wilkerson is defending well but Hendricks drives through and ends up in Wilkerson's guard.
Hendricks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hendricks wants to get up but he can't break Wilkerson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wilkerson wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
My spies in Brick Brawlers MMA (13 Coaches) inform me that Hendricks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wilkerson working a defensive guard here.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Wilkerson won't let him.
Wilkerson trying to keep a closed guard but Hendricks is proving a slippery customer.
Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkerson is retaining full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Abel Wilkerson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hendricks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilkerson is trying to control Hendricks's posture but Hendricks avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson is not content to let Hendricks control the position.
Wilkerson wants to control but Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks throwing strikes but Wilkerson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wilkerson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wilkerson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilkerson.
Wilkerson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilkerson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hendricks is trying to control the position but Wilkerson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkerson is looking to stand up but Hendricks won't let him.
Hendricks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilkerson postures up in Hendricks's guard and throws a big left but Hendricks blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks trying to control the position.
Wilkerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendricks working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilkerson throwing strikes from guard but Hendricks blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilkerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hendricks is proving hard to escape from.
Hendricks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks seems keen to control Wilkerson's posture.
Wilkerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilkerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkerson postures up.
Hendricks has a closed guard, preventing Wilkerson from standing up.
Hendricks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilkerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks 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.
Wilkerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendricks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johny Hendricks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wilkerson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hendricks's hands.
Hendricks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hendricks throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkerson keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johny Hendricks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilkerson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilkerson rushes Hendricks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkerson pulls guard effortlessly.
Wilkerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendricks is looking to advance position but Wilkerson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hendricks regains half guard.
Wilkerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to control but Wilkerson is keeping busy.
Wilkerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson throws a strike but Hendricks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilkerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendricks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilkerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendricks on the ground.
Hendricks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilkerson tries to stand but Hendricks is controlling from the bottom.
Wilkerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendricks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson pushes Hendricks off looking to stand but Hendricks dives back in and keeps control.
Hendricks wants to free his trapped foot but Wilkerson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johny Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendricks trying to control the pace.
Hendricks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Johny Hendricks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wilkerson is looking to clinch.
Wilkerson scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilkerson gets caught flat footed, as Hendricks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hendricks wants to stand but Wilkerson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hendricks manages to get himself to full guard.
Hendricks controls Wilkerson momentarily but Wilkerson frees himself.
Wilkerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilkerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilkerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendricks wants to sweep here but Wilkerson controlling him for the moment.
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abel Wilkerson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilkerson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hendricks takes the fight into the clinch.
Hendricks drags the fight down to the ground.
Hendricks has a closed guard, preventing Wilkerson from standing up.
Hendricks seems keen to control Wilkerson's posture.
Wilkerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendricks is trying to control the position but Wilkerson postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hendricks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilkerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkerson throwing strikes from guard but Hendricks blocks nicely.
Wilkerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendricks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilkerson postures up in Hendricks's guard and throws a big left but Hendricks blocks it.
Hendricks pulls Wilkerson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilkerson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wilkerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilkerson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson throwing strikes from guard but Hendricks blocks nicely.
Wilkerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Wilkerson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hendricks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendricks is working an open guard so Wilkerson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hendricks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Wilkerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson seems a little lost for a moment, as Hendricks dominates the positioning.
Wilkerson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hendricks asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wilkerson trying to remain calm as Hendricks controls from the top position.
Hendricks advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks avoids the attempt from Wilkerson to control.
Hendricks content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkerson tries to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hendricks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Hendricks!
A victorious Johny Hendricks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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