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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Rayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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203 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Rayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rayson thows a body kick. Henderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rayson shoots in but no luck this time.
Rayson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Rayson lands a slapping body shot.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rayson.
Henderson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rayson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like CJ Henderson has been cut.
Rayson scores with a shot to the body.
Rayson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Rayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rayson tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Rayson lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Rayson shoots in but no luck this time.
Rayson is looking to clinch.
Rayson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rayson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Rayson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rayson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Henderson.
Rayson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Rayson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rayson shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rayson shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rayson.
Rayson wants to clinch.
Bobby Rayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Rayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Henderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rayson tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson tries to bum rush Rayson with a series of wild strikes but Rayson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rayson lands with a kick to the temple. Henderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rayson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bobby Rayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rayson.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobby Rayson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayson 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 Rayson off to one side.
Rayson shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Rayson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Rayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
CJ Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Rayson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rayson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Rayson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rayson wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to control Rayson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
Henderson controlling the position for now.
Rayson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Henderson is trying to control but Rayson passes into side control!
Henderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rayson's best efforts.
Henderson manages to get to full guard.
Rayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rayson wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Rayson is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rayson is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rayson working a defensive guard here.
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 Bobby Rayson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CJ Henderson's cut.
That's time! Rayson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rayson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rayson fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rayson slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson throws a right hand that Rayson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rayson also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rayson dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Rayson throws a nice head kick!
That's two 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.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Rayson moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Rayson or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Rayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Rayson with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Rayson on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rayson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Rayson shoots in.
Henderson throws a right hand that Rayson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rayson also avoids with ease.
Rayson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rayson scores with a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Rayson being controlled here momentarily.
Rayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rayson postures up.
Rayson wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Rayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rayson wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
CJ Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Rayson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rayson is posturing up here but Henderson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rayson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rayson has to tap! Slick submission there by Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Henderson!
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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
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