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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglass Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cardo Dalisay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglass Henderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 cm
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215 lbs
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193 cm
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Douglass Henderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cardo Dalisay! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dalisay clinches up against the cage. Henderson is trying to drag Dalisay to the mat but Dalisay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Henderson wants a takedown.
Dalisay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dalisay gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglass Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dalisay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dalisay works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dalisay tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage. Henderson is working for takedown but Dalisay is calmly controlling the position for now. Dalisay gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dalisay pulls Henderson into guard.
Dalisay seems keen to control Henderson's posture. Dalisay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dalisay controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself. Dalisay controlling the position. Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Henderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dalisay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Henderson has Dalisay in his guard.
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalisay defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dalisay looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Dalisay trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalisay manages to get himself to full guard.
Dalisay looking to control.
Dalisay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dalisay is still trying to improve position. Dalisay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses. Dalisay is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Henderson 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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. Henderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dalisay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Henderson has Dalisay in his guard.
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalisay defends it easily. Dalisay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dalisay with a flurry of punches that miss. Dalisay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dalisay wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. Dalisay tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardo Dalisay dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dalisay misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely. Henderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Dalisay misses with a combination
and Henderson counters with a three punch combo that has Dalisay backing up. Dalisay nods at Henderson to acknowledge the strikes. Henderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dalisay. Henderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dalisay manages to circle out of the way. Dalisay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dalisay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage. Henderson looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henderson tightens his grip and picks Dalisay up, before dumping him to the ground. Dalisay manages to land in guard. Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dalisay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dalisay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dalisay! Dalisay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working. Henderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dalisay's best efforts. Dalisay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Henderson is looking for a sweep. Dalisay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dalisay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dalisay frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Dalisay wants to control the pace but Henderson is squirming around nicely. Dalisay controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Henderson won't allow Dalisay to get back to his feet. Dalisay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalisay is on top in guard.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Dalisay from controlling successfully. Dalisay throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Dalisay defends easily.
Dalisay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dalisay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Henderson keeping moving, preventing Dalisay from controlling successfully. Dalisay is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalisay has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dalisay passes into half guard. Dalisay is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four 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. Dalisay wants to pass the guard but Henderson is defending well. Dalisay wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Cardo Dalisay has got the better of the ground game so far. Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalisay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dalisay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalisay has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dalisay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dalisay passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Henderson punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardo Dalisay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dalisay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dalisay is in Henderson's guard. Dalisay trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dalisay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Henderson keeping moving, preventing Dalisay from controlling successfully. Dalisay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalisay has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted. Henderson keeping full guard, as Dalisay tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dalisay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Henderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalisay is aware though and is defending well. Dalisay 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 one minute gone in the round. Dalisay trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Henderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Dalisay trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dalisay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dalisay showed some decent athleticism there. Dalisay stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalisay. Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dalisay slows the pace down in half guard. Henderson is trying to get back to full guard. Dalisay controlling the pace. Dalisay in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Henderson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dalisay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cardo Dalisay!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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