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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z- Big Pimpin. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Wollsey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to work over Wollsey's front leg with a kick but Wollsey checks it.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Wollsey moved away.
Wollsey throws a sloppy head kick
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Wollsey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Wollsey.
Henderson slips a jab from Wollsey.
Wollsey swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Wollsey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wollsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wollsey throws a leg kick
and Henderson moves into the clinch.
Wollsey is trying to push Henderson away but Henderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wollsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wollsey throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Wollsey swings widly with a right hand
and Henderson counters with a nice body kick.
Henderson tries a low kick but Wollsey avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Wollsey digs a good hook to Henderson's body.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson avoids the elbow strike from Wollsey, against the cage.
Wollsey is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Wollsey blocks with his arms.
Wollsey tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Wollsey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wollsey blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Wollsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Henderson has double underhooks.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Wollsey avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Wollsey controls the action.
Wollsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Wollsey moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wollsey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Wollsey slips a jab from Henderson.
Good leg kick by Henderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wollsey's corner calls for a 1-2. Wollsey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wollsey tries to land a body kick
and Henderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mordecai Wollsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson misses with a hook. Wollsey ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Henderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wollsey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wollsey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Henderson stuns Wollsey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Wollsey.
Wollsey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wollsey throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Wollsey drops his hands momentarily and Henderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wollsey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wollsey looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
A low kick from Wollsey is predictable there
and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson.
Wollsey throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson is looking to control Wollsey's arms but Wollsey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Wollsey blocks it.
I was talking to Henderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wollsey blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Wollsey is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Wollsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson presses Wollsey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wollsey's elbow.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wollsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wollsey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wollsey thows a leg kick but Henderson checks it
and Henderson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson working aggressively here.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
Henderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wollsey can't break the clinch.
Wollsey working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Wollsey avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Wollsey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.
Wollsey is looking to control Henderson's arms but Henderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wollsey has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wollsey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mordecai Wollsey has been cut.
Wollsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wollsey missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mordecai Wollsey's cut.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wollsey on the side of the head.
Wollsey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson throws a low kick but Wollsey avoids it.
A slow jab from Wollsey misses its intended target.
Wollsey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Henderson to the ground. Wollsey is now in Henderson's guard.
Wollsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson trying to control the position here.
Wollsey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wollsey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wollsey is one step ahead there.
Wollsey throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wollsey manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Wollsey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses. Wollsey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Wollsey!
Wollsey stops Henderson from standing up.
Wollsey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wollsey preventing the sweep.
Wollsey landing some decent shots from guard.
Wollsey preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wollsey.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wollsey is one step ahead there.
Wollsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wollsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wollsey cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Wollsey preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wollsey is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wollsey stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Wollsey throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Wollsey controlling him for the moment.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Wollsey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wollsey chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wollsey.
Wollsey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Henderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Wollsey postures up.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Wollsey isn't so interested in that idea.
Wollsey trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson is trying to keep Wollsey in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Henderson.
Wollsey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wollsey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wollsey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wollsey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wollsey throws a strike aimed at the side of Henderson's head but Henderson avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wollsey.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Wollsey.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wollsey scores with punches from side control.
Henderson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wollsey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Wollsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mordecai Wollsey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wollsey misses with an uppercut.
Wollsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Wollsey stuffs the takedown.
Henderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wollsey.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Wollsey saw that one coming.
Henderson lands a head kick. Wollsey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wollsey tries to land a body kick
and Henderson counters with a good low kick that Wollsey was not able to check.
Henderson blocks the body kick.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wollsey lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Henderson there.
Henderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Wollsey there.
Wollsey throws a leg kick but Henderson checks it.
Wollsey throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson tries to clinch but Wollsey is having none of it.
Wollsey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henderson to the mat! Henderson manages to get full guard.
Wollsey postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Wollsey from controlling successfully.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Wollsey postures up.
Wollsey is in close to Henderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wollsey throws a big elbow that misses.
Wollsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Wollsey from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wollsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wollsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wollsey stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Wollsey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wollsey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson pulls Wollsey in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wollsey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wollsey manages to get himself to full guard.
Wollsey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Wollsey wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson is pulling down on Wollsey's head to control his posture.
Wollsey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wollsey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wollsey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wollsey stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Wollsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wollsey manages to get himself to full guard.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson throws a strike but Wollsey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wollsey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wollsey wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mordecai Wollsey just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mordecai Wollsey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wollsey blocks a head kick by Henderson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Henderson.
Wollsey misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Henderson tries to clinch but Wollsey moves away
and Wollsey counters with a low kick, right behind Henderson 's knee.
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Wollsey misses with a body kick.
Henderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wollsey throws out the jab.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Wollsey.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wollsey is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Wollsey is avoiding it.
Wollsey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Henderson is out of range and Wollsey settles back down.
Wollsey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Wollsey as he checks the leg kick.
Mike Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wollsey manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wollsey moves away.
Henderson takes a swing at Wollsey's ribcage but misses.
Wollsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henderson at a distance.
Wollsey misses with a body shot.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wollsey stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson scores with a leg kick.
Henderson swings for the body but Wollsey moves out of range.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wollsey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wollsey digs a good hook to Henderson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Wollsey.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wollsey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Henderson.
Henderson throws a lazy head kick
and Wollsey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wollsey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wollsey preventing the sweep.
Wollsey scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Wollsey passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Wollsey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wollsey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson trying to control here.
Wollsey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson trying to control but Wollsey postures up.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mordecai Wollsey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Henderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wollsey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wollsey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wollsey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wollsey looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Wollsey back into the cage.
Mike Henderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Wollsey avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wollsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wollsey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wollsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Wollsey.
Henderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Henderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wollsey.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Wollsey.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wollsey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henderson back to the cage. Wollsey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wollsey fails with the takedown
and Henderson counters by clinching up.
Henderson tries a body shot but Wollsey blocks it.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wollsey moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey looks to land a body kick but Henderson moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wollsey fails to land the takedown.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mordecai Wollsey.
Henderson is looking to land body kicks.
Henderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wollsey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Wollsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wollsey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Wollsey.
Wollsey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wollsey throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Wollsey avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Wollsey misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Wollsey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Wollsey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wollsey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wollsey.
Wollsey connects with a single shot there.
Wollsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson tries to clinch but Wollsey is having none of it.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wollsey has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wollsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson scores with the left hand. Wollsey knows he should have avoided that one.
Henderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Wollsey should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wollsey throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wollsey throws a leg kick
and Henderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wollsey's knee momentarily.
Wollsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wollsey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wollsey off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Mike Henderson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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