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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Stenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenson comes to the cage accompanied by Young Jeezy - I'm Here. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Phoenix Templar enters the cage!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henrik Stenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Phoenix Templar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenson throws a hook to the side of Templar's head but Templar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stenson counters with a takedown into side control.
Stenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Templar is defending well.
Templar is looking for a sweep.
Stenson misses with the ground and pound.
Stenson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Templar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stenson but great work by Templar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenson tries to improve position but can't.
Templar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Templar is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Templar working away.
Templar is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenson is defending well.
Templar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stenson, who protects the arm well.
Templar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stenson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stenson, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenson being controlled for a moment.
Stenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Templar's best efforts.
Stenson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stenson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Templar wants to free his trapped foot but Stenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Templar is looking for a kimura but Stenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Templar to get the leverage.
Stenson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Templar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Stenson tries to roll over but Templar keeps him under control.
Templar is trying to work for a kimura but Stenson is defending well.
Stenson wants to get back to full guard.
Templar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stenson tries to roll over but Templar keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Templar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Templar misses with a hook.
Templar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Templar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenson. Stenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Templar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Templar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Templar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenson.
Stenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Templar catches Stenson right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar checks a low kick from Stenson.
Stenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenson connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenson throws a leg kick but Templar checks it.
Templar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Stenson lands.
Stenson throws a hook but Templar avoids it easily.
Stenson scores with a shot to the body.
Stenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix Templar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stenson feints and then cracks Templar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templar down.
Templar's corner calls for a 1-2. Templar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stenson lands with a nice combination. Templar backs away looking to recover.
Stenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Templar defends well and Stenson ends up having to push Templar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenson connects with a leg kick. Templar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templar manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Templar quickly recovers to half guard.
Stenson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Templar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stenson.
Templar actively working from the bottom here.
Templar has hold of Stenson's hands but Stenson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Templar moves into full guard.
Stenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenson looking to sit in guard and control but Templar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Templar looking to pass the guard.
Templar is fighting to break Stenson's control of his arms but Stenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Templar trying to control but Stenson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenson holds on and takes a little breather.
Henrik Stenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Templar looking to pass the guard.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenson keeping full guard, as Templar tries to pass.
Stenson is pulling down on Templar's head to control his posture.
Stenson wants to sweep here but Templar controlling him for the moment.
Stenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Templar manages to get himself to full guard.
Stenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Templar can do to turn this around?
Templar is looking for a triangle but Stenson pushes his legs off easily.
Stenson slips nicely into half guard.
Stenson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stenson working Templar over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Stenson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Templar counters with a straight right hand.
Stenson fails to land the takedown.
Stenson lands a jab to the nose.
Templar works over Stenson's head and body with a nice combination.
Stenson feints and then cracks Templar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templar down.
Templar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Templar tries to clinch but Stenson is having none of it.
Stenson tries to score with a low kick but Templar moves his leg out of the way.
Stenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templar.
As Stenson backs off Templar throws a huge counter combo but Stenson manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar throws a head kick but Stenson moves out of range.
Stenson throws a series of punches but Templar moves out of range.
Templar scores with a nice strike.
Stenson misses the jab.
Templar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stenson misses with a low kick as Templar jumps back.
Stenson throws an overhand right that lands on Templar's shoulder, as Templar tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Stenson misses.
Stenson scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Stenson misses its intended target.
Templar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenson throws a chopping leg kick but Templar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Templar! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Stenson blocks the low kick.
Stenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Templar off the cage and back into range.
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenson.
Templar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Stenson moves away from the strike by Templar.
Stenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Templar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Templar checks a leg kick.
Stenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stenson scores with a nice strike.
Stenson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Templar missing with a left hand there. Stenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Templar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenson.
Templar is looking for the big counter here.
Stenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templar.
No joy there for Templar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henrik Stenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stenson slips a jab and a cross from Templar.
Templar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Templar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Templar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix Templar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Templar counters by moving into the clinch.
Stenson drags the fight down to the ground.
Templar tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenson is retaining full guard.
Stenson pulls Templar in close to prevent any damage.
Stenson keeping full guard, as Templar tries to pass.
Henrik Stenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Stenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stenson, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Stenson!
Henrik Stenson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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