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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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240 lbs
41 - 22 - 3 |
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215 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
41 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hulahula misses with a kick to the body.
Hulahula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hulahula looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Hulahula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hulahula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hulahula's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hulahula keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Hulahula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Hulahula.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Hulahula keeps moving.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
Hulahula pulls Henderson in close to prevent any damage.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Hulahula blocks nicely.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson stands and throws Hulahula's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hulahula taking punishment in the form of punches.
Henderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Henderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hulahula sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Henderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws an elbow but Hulahula slips to the side and avoids it well.
Henderson trying to control the position but Hulahula is working away.
Henderson working the strikes but Hulahula uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hulahula wants to get back to full guard.
Hulahula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Hulahula slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hulahula has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Hulahula keeps moving.
Hulahula keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson won't allow Hulahula to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Henderson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hulahula has wrist control.
Henderson throws a strike but Hulahula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Henderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hulahula.
Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hulahula wants to get back to full guard.
Hulahula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Hulahula is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hulahula defending well though.
Hulahula trying to control from the bottom.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson throwing shots but Hulahula is blocking nicely.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Hulahula's head.
Hulahula desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson trying to control the action but Hulahula is working from the bottom.
Hulahula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Hulahula is trying to control but can't.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson with the ground and pound but Hulahula uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hulahula tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson throws a strike but Hulahula avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Hulahula has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Hulahula has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hulahula tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hulahula content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hulahula throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Hulahula.
Hulahula cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hulahula scores with a spinning back kick!
A lazy body kick from Hulahula
and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Henderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hulahula managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Henderson.
Frank Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Henderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulahula keeps working.
Henderson is trying to ground and pound but Hulahula uses the momentary lack of control by Henderson to regain half guard.
Hulahula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Hulahula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson trying to control the action but Hulahula is working from the bottom.
Heimo Hulahula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hulahula's head.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hulahula's head.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hulahula's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Hulahula is having none of it.
Hulahula works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson is fighting to break Hulahula's control of his arms but Hulahula is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses. Hulahula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Hulahula!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Henderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hulahula misses with a wild body shot.
Frank Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Hulahula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heimo Hulahula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hulahula tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hulahula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heimo Hulahula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Hulahula throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson checks a low kick from Hulahula.
Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Henderson!
Frank Henderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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