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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crystal Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Henry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to fight song . Crystal Henry has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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151 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Crystal Henry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akbar gets tackled into the cage by Henry . Henry maintains the clinch.
Akbar can't break the clinch.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Henry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akbar is trying to pull guard but Henry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akbar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akbar pushes off an throws an elbow but Henry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henry misses with a body punch.
Akbar is trying to drag Henry to the mat but Henry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crystal Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Akbar.
Akbar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Akbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akbar on the ground.
Akbar trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry wants to stand but Akbar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Akbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Akbar, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry prevents the takedown attempt.
Akbar leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Henry misses with an elbow over the top.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry prevents a body shot from Akbar.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Akbar's ribcage.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akbar blocks a body shot from Henry .
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akbar's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akbar blocks an elbow strike.
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Akbar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henry closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akbar is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akbar dodges an elbow strike from Henry .
Henry prevents the takedown attempt.
Akbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry tries to clinch but Akbar is having none of it.
Henry pushes Akbar up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry tries a body shot but Akbar blocks it.
Akbar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Akbar breaks from the clinch.
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henry moves into range and clinches up with Akbar.
Henry lands an elbow just above Akbar 's eye.
Akbar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crystal Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry drives through and clinches with Akbar against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Akbar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akbar decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry is looking to stand up but Akbar won't let him.
Henry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henry is looking to stand up but Akbar won't let him.
Akbar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crystal Henry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akbar gets tackled into the cage by Henry . Henry maintains the clinch.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
Henry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akbar's elbow.
Akbar is looking to break free of the clinch but Henry has double underhooks.
Henry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ali Akbar has been cut.
Henry misses with an elbow strike.
Akbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akbar avoids the elbow strike from Henry , against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akbar can do to turn this around?
Akbar can't get the takedown.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akbar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akbar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Akbar controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Akbar looking for a guillotine here but Henry defends easily.
Akbar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akbar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akbar has control of Henry 's left arm, preventing Henry from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akbar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henry manages to get himself to full guard.
Akbar wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akbar passes Henry 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is controlling the pace.
Akbar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henry is staying active underneath Akbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henry is trying to stand back up but Akbar is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
Akbar trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henry closes the distance and pushes Akbar back into the cage.
Akbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akbar darts in looking for a takedown but Henry gets double underhooks and turns Akbar into the cage.
Crystal Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Akbar.
Henry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akbar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akbar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henry defends well and Akbar ends up having to push Henry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akbar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henry pinned against the cage. Henry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henry is looking to clinch but Akbar is avoiding it.
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 Crystal Henry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Akbar's cut.
That's time! Henry 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Akbar fails to land the takedown.
Henry clinches with his opponent.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Akbar's ribcage.
Akbar is looking to control Henry 's arms but Henry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akbar has his back to the cage.
Akbar is working for takedown but Henry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akbar has Henry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crystal Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Akbar.
Akbar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry after a bit of a struggle.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
Akbar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henry to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Henry throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akbar's brow.
Akbar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akbar is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry misses with a body punch.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Akbar shrugs off.
Henry tries a body shot but Akbar blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Akbar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henry tries to get out of the position.
Akbar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry sees it coming and defends easily.
Henry is trying to stand.
Akbar is looking for a kimura but Henry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akbar to get the leverage.
Akbar is looking to advance position but Henry won't allow it.
Akbar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Henry 's thigh. Henry counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Henry wants to stand up but Akbar is controlling him.
Akbar stays in close to Henry 's body and controls the position.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Akbar from controlling successfully.
Akbar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akbar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henry closes the distance and clinches.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Akbar blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Henry landing knees to the head.
Henry lands a knee to the body.
Henry misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akbar's brow.
Henry landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Akbar avoids the elbow strike from Henry , against the cage.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akbar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akbar's elbow.
Akbar takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akbar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Akbar's defenses.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Akbar managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Henry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akbar's efforts to push away.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akbar avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crystal Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henry , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Crystal Henry !
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Crystal Henry !
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Crystal Henry !
Crystal Henry wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Crystal Henry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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