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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Major Lazer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danny Hendo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Hendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lazer with that takedown attempt.
Hendo moves into the clinch.
Lazer is looking for a takedown.
Hendo lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazer won't want to take too many of those.
Hendo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lazer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hendo prevents it.
Danny Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Hendo tries to circle away but Lazer has him pinned against the cage.
Lazer avoids a wild elbow strike from Hendo.
Hendo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lazer is defending well for now.
Lazer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hendo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lazer to the mat. Lazer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Hendo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hendo is one step ahead there.
Hendo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lazer is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lazer is trying to control the position but Hendo postures up.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Hendo from controlling successfully.
Hendo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazer is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lazer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hendo to the mat! Hendo manages to get full guard.
Lazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lazer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lazer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lazer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lazer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lazer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendo is keeping the position for now.
Lazer scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendo's guard.
Hendo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lazer controlling the action here.
Lazer wants to pass the guard but Hendo is defending well.
Lazer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lazer.
Lazer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lazer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hendo counters with a series of strikes. Lazer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazer.
Lazer tries to keep at a distance but Hendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lazer has hold of one of Hendo's legs. Hendo is fighting the takedown attempt but Lazer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lazer trying to control but Hendo is working from the bottom.
Lazer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hendo's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendo keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
Lazer prevents Hendo from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Hendo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lazer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lazer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lazer is on him like a limpet, forcing Hendo back against the cage.
Lazer tries for a takedown but Hendo manages to get underhooks.
Lazer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hendo regains guard.
Hendo is looking to stand back up but Lazer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hendo.
Lazer is nestled in close to Hendo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Lazer seems content to control.
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!
Lazer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hendo is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer content to control rather than advance.
Hendo pushes Lazer off looking to stand but Lazer dives back in and keeps control.
Hendo won't allow Lazer to pass to mount.
Hendo tries to kick Lazer off but Lazer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lazer throwing shots but Hendo is blocking nicely.
Lazer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lazer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hendo is trying to stand up here but Lazer is controlling him well.
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.
Lazer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hendo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazer.
Hendo is looking to clinch.
Lazer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendo tries to avoid it but Lazer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendo to the ground. Hendo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danny Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Hendo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hendo is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Hendo's head coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hendo tries to kick Lazer off but Lazer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lazer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendo wants to get back to his feet.
Hendo tries to roll over but Lazer keeps him under control.
Hendo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hendo.
Hendo looking to control.
Lazer postures up in Hendo's guard and throws a big left but Hendo blocks it.
Lazer postures up in Hendo's guard and throws a big left but Hendo blocks it.
Lazer lands a couple of elbows.
Lazer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hendo keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo wants to get back to his feet but Lazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lazer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendo.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danny Hendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazer dodges the punch combination from Hendo.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lazer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Lazer 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.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt
and Hendo moves into the clinch.
Lazer blocks the elbow strike.
Hendo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendo lands a knee to the body.
Lazer has Hendo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hendo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lazer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danny Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Hendo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lazer is defending well for now.
Lazer wants a takedown.
Hendo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lazer.
Hendo misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Lazer is working for takedown but Hendo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Hendo lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazer won't want to take too many of those.
Hendo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer looking for a takedown.
Lazer goes for a takedown attempt but Hendo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hendo misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lazer.
Hendo tries to clinch but Lazer is having none of it.
Hendo moves in looking to clinch but Lazer pushes him off.
Hendo connects with a body shot.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown but Hendo shows good takedown defense.
Hendo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo tries to clinch but Lazer is having none of it.
A lazy left from Hendo finds it's target.
Lazer throws a hook to the side of Hendo's head but Hendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lazer looks for a takedown but Hendo sprawls well.
Hendo tries to bum rush Lazer with a series of wild strikes but Lazer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendo tries to clinch up but Lazer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazer shoots and misses
and Hendo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lazer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lazer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hendo doesn't seem bothered though.
Hendo scores with a jab to the head.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Hendo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo works Lazer's body with a nice hook.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendo throws a series of punches but Lazer moves out of range.
Lazer defending well as Hendo loads up on a big left hand.
Lazer with a poor takedown
and Hendo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendo lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hendo.
Lazer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hendo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hendo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Danny Hendo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hendo lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hendo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hendo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hendo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hendo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hendo has Lazer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hendo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lazer tumbling to the mat - Hendo dives into Lazer's guard.
Lazer is pulling down on Hendo's head to control his posture.
Lazer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hendo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Hendo as Lazer shoots in.
Hendo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazer can do to turn this around?
Lazer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lazer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hendo is trying to control Lazer's posture but Lazer avoids it.
Lazer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lazer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendo tries to escape but Lazer is in control.
Hendo is not content to let Lazer control the position.
Hendo is trying to control Lazer's posture but Lazer avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lazer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hendo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lazer but great work by Hendo.
Lazer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hendo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lazer is staying active underneath Hendo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendo is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Lazer manages to get to full guard.
Hendo tries to stand but Lazer is controlling from the bottom.
Lazer wants to sweep here but Hendo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo wants to stand and escape but instead Lazer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lazer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendo keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
Lazer prevents Hendo from getting back to his feet.
Lazer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hendo wants to get back to his feet but Lazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lazer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hendo keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendo tries to bum rush Lazer with a series of wild strikes but Lazer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Hendo misses.
Lazer goes for a double leg but Hendo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendo continues to drive forward.
Danny Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo tries a knee to the head but Lazer blocks it.
Hendo trying to land knees to the body.
Hendo stalling in the clinch.
Lazer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hendo after a bit of a struggle.
Lazer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hendo tries to land a knee to the head but Lazer blocks with his arms.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Hendo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lazer wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lazer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hendo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazer dodges an elbow strike from Hendo.
Hendo tries a knee to the head but Lazer blocks it.
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 Danny Hendo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lazer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendo.
Hendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown but Hendo shows good takedown defense.
Hendo throws a series of punches but Lazer avoids them all with ease.
Lazer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hendo.
Hendo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazer. Lazer gets slowly back to his feet.
Lazer shoots for a double leg takedown but Hendo sprawls well. He's pushed Lazer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danny Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Hendo is looking to clinch.
Hendo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lazer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer shoots for a takedown but Hendo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hendo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lazer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lazer is working for takedown but Hendo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hendo lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazer won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hendo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hendo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lazer tries to score a body lock takedown but Hendo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lazer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hendo crunches a lovely knee into Lazer's ribcage.
Hendo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lazer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hendo obliges.
Hendo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lazer's defenses.
Hendo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hendo is pressed up against the cage. Lazer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hendo down to the mat. Hendo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lazer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Hendo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendo trying to land knees to the body.
Lazer goes for a takedown attempt but Hendo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lazer fails to land the takedown.
Hendo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazer.
Hendo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hendo lands a slapping body shot.
Hendo misses with a wild combination.
Hendo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazer counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo is not content to let Lazer control the position.
Lazer controls the position.
Hendo stops Lazer from passing to mount.
Hendo is not content to let Lazer control the position.
Lazer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hendo some visible discomfort.
Danny Hendo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hendo can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Lazer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hendo wants to get back to his feet.
Lazer is trying to ground and pound but Hendo uses the momentary lack of control by Lazer to regain half guard.
Lazer thows a huge punch but Hendo dodges it nicely.
Lazer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hendo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lazer has cracked it and Hendo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lazer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Major Lazer!
Major Lazer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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