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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don T. Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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203 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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225 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don T. Bill!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Bill.
Bill is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Bill jumps guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bill blocking some punches.
Bill wants a takedown.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don T. Bill.
Bill manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Bill won't let him.
Bill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Henderson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Bill looking for a kimura from the bottom but Henderson passes into side control!
Henderson tries to stand but Bill is controlling his head.
Bill is trying to get back to half guard.
Bill struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bill seems a little lost for a moment, as Henderson dominates the positioning.
Bill gets back to half guard.
Bill moves into full guard.
Bill working for submissions but it's allowed Henderson to get to half guard.
Bill tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Bill looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control but Bill is keeping him busy.
Bill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bill manages to get to full guard.
Bill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bill looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
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.
Henderson postures up.
Bill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bill working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Henderson has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bill is pressing down on Henderson 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Dan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bill shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Bill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bill shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bill or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson , which made it look bad.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don T. Bill.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dan Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Bill keeps moving.
Bill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bill is keeping the position for now.
Bill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bill, up you get!
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bill working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bill's guard.
Bill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Henderson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson manages to pull guard.
Bill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Bill isn't so interested in that idea.
Bill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bill throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bill's guard. Nice move by Henderson !
Bill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bill is pulling down on Henderson 's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill trying to control the position.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson stands and throws Bill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Henderson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bill to his feet.
Bill is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Bill tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bill can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bill tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bill is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bill closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bill or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson , which made it look bad.
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Bill back into the cage.
Henderson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bill regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Bill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Bill's legs - danger averted.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson stands up and waves to Bill to follow him.
Bill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson wants to get up but he can't break Bill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henderson stands up and waves to Bill to follow him.
Dan Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Bill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don T. Bill.
Bill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Don T. Bill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Henderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Henderson has his feet on Bill's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson !
A very excited looking Dan Henderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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