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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Henderson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ragnarson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ragnarson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnarson's head.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson wants to counter with a clinch but Ragnarson pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Ragnarson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ragnarson fails with the takedown.
Ragnarson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragnarson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Henderson's half guard.
Ragnarson looks to land a strike but Henderson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Henderson is controlling Ragnarson's posture.
Ragnarson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ragnarson passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ragnarson is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Ragnarson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
Ragnarson misses with a head shot. Henderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Henderson is trying to keep Ragnarson in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ragnarson postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragnarson wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Henderson is pulling down on Ragnarson's head to control his posture.
Ragnarson slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson is pressing down on Ragnarson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnarson is fighting to break Henderson's control of his arms but Henderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ragnarson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Ragnarson cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Henderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ragnarson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ragnarson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ragnarson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ragnarson is in close to Henderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ragnarson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson is pulling down on Ragnarson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarson, at least for the moment.
Ragnarson passes Henderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ragnarson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ragnarson misses with a head shot.
Ragnarson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarson avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Ragnarson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Ragnarson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Ragnarson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Henderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ragnarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarson circles away.
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarson. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ragnarson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ragnarson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ragnarson somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Henderson.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Ragnarson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ragnarson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ragnarson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henderson feints and then cracks Ragnarson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarson down.
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarson. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ragnarson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ragnarson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Henderson.
Henderson swings for the body but Ragnarson moves out of range.
Ragnarson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarson is defended easily by Henderson.
Henderson lands with a straight right. Ragnarson didn't see that one coming.
Ragnarson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Henderson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ragnarson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Henderson.
Ragnarson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Henderson.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Henderson gets through Ragnarson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarson tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Julius Henderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henderson lands a body punch.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Henderson.
Henderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnarson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ragnarson or not.
Ragnarson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ragnarson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Ragnarson dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Ragnarson's head and hops out.
Ragnarson shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Henderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ragnarson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Ragnarson sets himself, and Henderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnarson avoids it this time.
Henderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson thumps Ragnarson with a low kick.
Julius Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarson is defended easily by Henderson.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Henderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarson dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Ragnarson's head and hops out.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Ragnarson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Henderson finds it's target.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ragnarson has time to react.
Henderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Henderson is controlling Ragnarson's posture.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
Henderson is pulling down on Ragnarson's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Henderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henderson looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gustav Ragnarson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ragnarson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henderson is pulling down on Ragnarson's head to control his posture.
Ragnarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Ragnarson postures up.
Ragnarson with a nice head shot there.
Ragnarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson is pulling down on Ragnarson's head to control his posture.
Ragnarson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnarson passes Henderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson wants to control but Ragnarson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ragnarson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ragnarson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ragnarson working Henderson over with strikes.
Ragnarson working Henderson over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Henderson!
A very excited looking Julius 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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