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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Northwood Freinster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Hendersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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237 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Northwood Freinster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tane Hendersson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freinster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Freinster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hendersson moves into full guard.
Freinster trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendersson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hendersson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hendersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freinster manages to get himself to full guard.
Hendersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendersson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Freinster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hendersson has Freinster in his guard.
Hendersson trying to control the position.
Freinster wants to control from the top but Hendersson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Freinster!
Hendersson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hendersson landing strikes from the mount and Freinster is in trouble!
Hendersson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hendersson goes for an armbar but Freinster turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Freinster.
Freinster preventing the sweep.
Freinster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendersson on the ground.
Freinster wants to control from the top but Hendersson keeps moving.
Freinster won't allow Hendersson to sweep him here.
Freinster trying to control but Hendersson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freinster won't allow Hendersson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freinster trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendersson trying to control the position.
Hendersson wants to sweep here but Freinster controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freinster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendersson tries to avoid it but Freinster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendersson to the ground. Hendersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freinster tries for a takedown but Hendersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freinster moves into the clinch successfully.
Freinster tries to score a body lock takedown but Hendersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Northwood Freinster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freinster is breathing heavily.
Freinster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hendersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Freinster is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendersson has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendersson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hendersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hendersson stopping the sweep attempt from Freinster.
Hendersson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hendersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Freinster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendersson passes Freinster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hendersson is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendersson drops an elbow to the side of Freinster's head.
Freinster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hendersson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Freinster tries to get to full guard but Hendersson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freinster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hendersson slips a nice elbow through Freinster's hands, connecting with Freinster's forehead.
Hendersson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Freinster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tane Hendersson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Freinster shoots in but no luck this time.
Freinster shoots for a double leg takedown but Hendersson sprawls well. He's pushed Freinster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freinster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hendersson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Northwood Freinster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Freinster is fending him off so far but Hendersson persists. Nope, Freinster circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Freinster tries to clinch up but Hendersson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendersson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hendersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Freinster to see if he's OK.
Hendersson working the strikes but Freinster uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hendersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendersson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hendersson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Freinster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hendersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freinster has momentary wrist control but Hendersson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freinster looking for a sweep. Not yet Freinster, not yet.
Hendersson works over Freinster with some ground and pound from guard.
Hendersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hendersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hendersson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hendersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Freinster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendersson's guard.
Freinster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hendersson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hendersson keeping moving, preventing Freinster from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hendersson is on top in guard.
Tane Hendersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freinster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendersson is pushing down on Freinster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Freinster is fighting to maintain full guard but Hendersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Freinster won't allow Hendersson to pass to mount.
Hendersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Freinster trying to control from the bottom.
Hendersson 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.
Freinster wants to control but Hendersson is keeping busy.
Freinster is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Freinster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendersson.
Freinster is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hendersson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hendersson connects with a couple of short punches.
Freinster keeping full guard, as Hendersson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tane Hendersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Freinster tries to clinch but Hendersson moves out of range.
Freinster fails with the takedown
and Hendersson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Freinster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Freinster holds on and takes a little breather.
Hendersson postures up and lands a big shot to Freinster's brow.
Hendersson passes Freinster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hendersson winds up and cracks Freinster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendersson slips a nice elbow through Freinster's hands, connecting with Freinster's forehead.
Freinster is looking to control Hendersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freinster avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Freinster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendersson.
Freinster trying to control but Hendersson postures up.
Hendersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Freinster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hendersson working Freinster over with strikes.
Hendersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendersson uses his free foot to push down on Freinster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Freinster.
Hendersson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Freinster tries to lock up and control but Hendersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Freinster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freinster is working hard here to advance position.
Hendersson lands a nice shot to the head.
Freinster is bucking up trying to escape but Hendersson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hendersson unloading with bombs!
Freinster is working to get back to half guard.
Hendersson avoids the attempt from Freinster to control.
Freinster can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Freinster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hendersson cracks Freinster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Freinster is desperately trying to improve his position but Hendersson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hendersson cracks Freinster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Hendersson.
Hendersson unloading with bombs!
Hendersson landing shots from mount.
Freinster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hendersson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hendersson unloading with bombs!
Freinster is trying desperately to improve position.
Hendersson trying to control but Freinster is having none of it.
Freinster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hendersson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Freinster?
Hendersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hendersson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Northwood Freinster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freinster is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tane Hendersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hendersson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tane Hendersson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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