Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Gladiators 20 O'Neil v Zulu 2
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Denderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Denderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neo.
Denderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neo.
Neo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denderson misses with a hook.
Neo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Denderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neo just misses with a punch to the body.
Denderson lands a jab to Neo's midsection.
A jab from Denderson does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denderson has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Neo has Denderson up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Neo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Denderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neo moves away.#CL2#
Neo moves into the clinch.
Denderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Denderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neo is pressed up against the cage. Denderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Neo down to the mat. Neo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Denderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Denderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denderson 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.#SUB#
Denderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neo defends it well.
Neo tries to get to full guard but Denderson has control of the leg. #T2#
Denderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Denderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Denderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Neo is looking to escape.
Neo has hold of Denderson's hands but Denderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Denderson is keen to just control but Neo is a slippery customer.
Denderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Denderson is controlling the pace.
Neo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neo has hold of Denderson's hands but Denderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Denderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Neo is rocked!
Denderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neo is still in real trouble! Can Denderson finish him?
Denderson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Neo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Denderson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
After winning the bout, Han Denderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Apr 11, 2017

#R1#
Denderson tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Denderson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Han Denderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denderson slips under a jab.
Denderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Denderson looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Denderson drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Denderson in close. #SUB#
Denderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Denderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Denderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denderson postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Denderson postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
We've been hearing that Denderson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denderson pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denderson winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Denderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Denderson slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Denderson lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denderson drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head. #SUB#
Denderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Denderson with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Denderson postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson looking to control but Denderson passes into half guard.
Denderson working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denderson slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Denderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denderson wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Denderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Denderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Denderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Jackson tries to roll over but Denderson keeps him under control.
Denderson drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Denderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Denderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Denderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Denderson 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.
Denderson working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Nice strikes from Denderson there.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Denderson in his half guard.
Denderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Denderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Denderson is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Jackson wants to control but Denderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Denderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Denderson dominated that round.
That's time! Denderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Denderson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Denderson blocks the body kick.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denderson.
Denderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denderson throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson slips under a jab from Denderson.
Denderson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Denderson in his tracks. #ROC2#
Denderson is rocked!
Jackson throws a monster overhand right that drops Denderson! Jackson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Michael Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
Denderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Dennis has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Denderson lands a stunning uppercut that sends Dennis to the mat! #ROC#
Dennis is rocked!
Denderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennis keeps working.
Dennis is still in real trouble! Can Denderson finish him?
Denderson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dennis quite badly. Dennis pulls Denderson in close trying to recover. Denderson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dennis on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dennis doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
A very excited looking Han Denderson 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.

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1##TD#
Denderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brooks's guard.
Denderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Denderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Denderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denderson throwing strikes but missing.
Denderson is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Denderson cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.#T1#
Denderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Denderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Denderson distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brooks's guard.
Denderson drops an elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Denderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Denderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Denderson is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Denderson connects with a nice short shot to Brooks's temple.
Denderson wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Denderson trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
Brooks moves into full guard. #T2#
Denderson cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Denderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Denderson scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Denderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Denderson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denderson cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.
Denderson gets to his feet and stands over Brooks, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brooks felt that one! Denderson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brooks from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
Han Denderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Phill Brooks had this to say: 'I Don't Know I Could Go Back To WWE Or Train Harder Than Ever Before And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: LH47: Out vs Schmo
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Bylund throws a hook to the side of Denderson's head but Denderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bylund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bylund is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Denderson misses with a combination
and Bylund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bylund seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Denderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bylund counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Denderson drives through and clinches with Bylund against the cage.
Denderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bylund.
A short right from Bylund.
Denderson is trying to drag Bylund to the mat but Bylund just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bylund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bylund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Denderson prevents a body shot from Bylund.
Bylund misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bylund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bylund blocks a body shot from Denderson.
A right hand to the body from Bylund.
Bylund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bylund blocks an uppercut.
Bylund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bylund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bylund lands a left hand. #ROC#
Denderson is rocked!
Denderson avoiding damage.
Denderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bylund pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Bylund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Denderson.
Denderson loads up on a big right hand but Bylund slips the punch.
Denderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bylund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denderson shoots for a takedown but Bylund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bylund feints with a jab and clips Denderson right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Denderson is sent crashing into the canvas and Bylund leaps in for the kill! Denderson tries to get to his feet but Bylund is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Denderson is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bylund!

Event: LH44: Sarducci vs Watanabe
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Hiiri misses with a straight left. #TD#
Denderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hiiri to the mat! Hiiri manages to get full guard.
Denderson lands a couple of digs.
Hiiri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiiri is looking to stand up but Denderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hiiri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Denderson working some strikes from top position.
Denderson throwing strikes from guard but Hiiri blocks nicely.
Denderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hiiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Denderson won't allow Hiiri to sweep him here.
Denderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denderson stands and throws Hiiri's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Denderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Denderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hiiri some visible discomfort.
Denderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Denderson grinds an elbow into Hiiri's temple.
Hiiri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiiri takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hiiri is looking for a sweep.
Hiiri prevents Denderson from moving into mount.
Denderson cracks Hiiri with a big right hand but Hiiri just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hiiri struggling a bit here.
Denderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hiiri to see if he's OK.
Denderson trying to control the action but Hiiri is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Denderson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hiiri is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Han Denderson!
Han Denderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LH40: Sarducci vs Denderson
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Denderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarducci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denderson misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Sarducci misses its target.
Denderson throws a right hand that misses
and Sarducci counters with a stiff right hand.
Denderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarducci as he jumps to the side.
Denderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sarducci counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Denderson falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guido Sarducci!
Guido Sarducci retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Guido Sarducci thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LH36: Byland vs Sarducci
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
Denderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Denderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Denderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hiiri down.
Denderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Denderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hiiri is trying to control Denderson's posture but Denderson avoids it.
Hiiri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Denderson connects with a decent elbow.
Denderson cracks Hiiri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Denderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hiiri down.
Hiiri managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Denderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiiri struggling a bit here.
Denderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hiiri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Denderson 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.
Denderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Denderson lands some shots froms side control.
Denderson scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Denderson landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Hiiri is rocked!
Denderson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hiiri looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Denderson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
After winning the bout, Han Denderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LIA 33: The Bag Man, Man
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Mercurio throws a chopping leg kick but Denderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Denderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercurio.
Denderson throws the left hand but Mercurio avoids the punch easily.
Mercurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denderson moves away.
Denderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denderson misses with a double jab.
Mercurio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Denderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mercurio connects with a crisp jab.
Mercurio blocks a jab.
Mercurio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mercurio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Han Denderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercurio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Denderson misses with the combination.
Denderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Denderson blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Denderson instigates a clinch.
Denderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercurio avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mercurio. #T1#
Denderson has Mercurio pushed against the cage.
Mercurio digs a right hand into Denderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denderson's gas tank.
Denderson is trying to drag Mercurio to the mat but Mercurio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mercurio misses with a body punch.
Denderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mercurio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Denderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denderson has a couple of punches blocked by Mercurio.
Mercurio tries to score a body lock takedown but Denderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Denderson being controlled against the cage.
Denderson has Mercurio pressed against the cage. #T2#
Mercurio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Denderson walks away with a smile on his face. Mercurio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Denderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mercurio trying to control but Denderson postures up.
Mercurio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mercurio gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercurio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Denderson postures up.
Mercurio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Mercurio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Denderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Harambe Remembrance Hall that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mercurio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Mercurio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Denderson won't allow Mercurio to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mercurio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denderson trying to control but Mercurio is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Denderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Denderson with a nice head shot there.
Mercurio wants to sweep but no luck.
Denderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Denderson won't allow Mercurio to sweep him here.
Mercurio is pulling down on Denderson's head to control his posture.
Mercurio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Denderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Mercurio pulls Denderson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Denderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mercurio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mercurio trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercurio on the side of the head.
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 Han Denderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Denderson tries to bum rush Mercurio with a series of wild strikes but Mercurio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercurio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denderson is looking to clinch but Mercurio is avoiding it.
Mercurio throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Denderson.
Denderson looks to land a left hand but Mercurio moved out of range nicely.
Denderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Denderson goes for a double leg but Mercurio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mercurio continues to drive forward.
Mercurio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Denderson with a body shot.
Mercurio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Denderson darts in looking for a takedown but Mercurio gets double underhooks and turns Denderson into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Denderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Denderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercurio tries to bum rush Denderson with a series of wild strikes but Denderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Denderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mercurio.#CL#
Denderson clinches.
Denderson has a couple of punches blocked by Mercurio. #BC#
Denderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mercurio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denderson.
Mercurio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercurio.
Mercurio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercurio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denderson.
Denderson misses with a low kick.
Denderson tries to clinch there but Mercurio circles away.
Mercurio with a hook.
Denderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercurio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Denderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Denderson misses with a straight left.
Elia Mercurio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercurio misses with a body shot.
Mercurio misses with a straight right.
Mercurio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Denderson backs up against the cage.
Denderson shoots in for a double leg but Mercurio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mercurio lands a nice hook to Denderson's body. Denderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Mercurio shoots in and drives through. Denderson sprawls well.
Denderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mercurio misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Denderson misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mercurio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Mercurio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercurio throws a body punch but Denderson moves out of range. #TD2#
Mercurio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mercurio preventing the sweep.
Mercurio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mercurio postures up.
Mercurio throwing strikes from guard but Denderson blocks nicely.
Mercurio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Denderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Mercurio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denderson is nestled in close to Mercurio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mercurio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mercurio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Denderson stopping the sweep attempt from Mercurio.
Denderson passes Mercurio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mercurio trying to hold on to Denderson's head to control him but Denderson postures up. #T4#
Denderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mercurio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mercurio taking some punishment here, with Denderson in his half guard.
Han Denderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercurio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mercurio is looking to improve his position.
Denderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mercurio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Denderson is working away from the top position though.
Denderson trying to control from half guard but Mercurio is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elia Mercurio 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mercurio lands a nice shot that snaps Denderson's head back. #CL#
Denderson forces Mercurio back against the cage and clinches.
Mercurio is pressed up against the cage. Denderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mercurio down to the mat. Mercurio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Denderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercurio looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Denderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Denderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Denderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mercurio down.
Mercurio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercurio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Denderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mercurio is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mercurio is looking to control Denderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mercurio avoid being mounted?
Mercurio wants to get back to full guard.
Denderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denderson working over Mercurio with some ground and pound. Mercurio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Mercurio is rocked!
Denderson lands strikes from half guard.
Mercurio is still in real trouble! Can Denderson finish him?
Denderson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mercurio quite badly. Mercurio pulls Denderson in close trying to recover. Denderson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mercurio on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mercurio doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
A relieved looking Han Denderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LIA 30: I Didn't Rent It Shoes
Date: Jan 12, 2017

#R1#
Neo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Denderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Denderson drops his hands momentarily and Neo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neo!
Denderson walks into a straight right hand from Neo.
A big left from Neo misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denderson moves out of range of the body kick from Neo.
A big right from Denderson misses.
Denderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Neo is just out of range.
Neo swings for the body but Denderson moves out of range.
Denderson tries to clinch but Neo is having none of it.
Neo tries to clinch there but Denderson circles away.
Neo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Denderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neo dips to his left and cracks Denderson with an uppercut!
Neo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Han Denderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denderson lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Denderson instigates a clinch. #T1#
Neo scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Denderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Neo is trying to keep an underhook but Denderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Denderson is nestled in close to Neo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Denderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Denderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Denderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neo won't allow Denderson to pass to mount.
Neo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Denderson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Neo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Denderson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
A very excited looking Han Denderson 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.

Event: LIA 26: Parlance Of Our Times
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Nico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denderson.
Nico takes a swing at Denderson's ribcage but misses.
Denderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Denderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nico on the side of the head.
Denderson misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Nico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nico connects with a right hand. Denderson shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Denderson digs a good body shot into Nico's ribs.
Denderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Denderson misses with a looping left.
Denderson throws out a loose jab but Nico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sloppy strikes from Denderson. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Nico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Denderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Denderson throws a hook but Nico avoids it easily.
A big left from Denderson misses.
Nico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Denderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Nico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denderson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Nico misses its intended target.
Denderson slips under a jab from Nico.
Denderson misses the jab.
Nico moves out of range of the strikes.
Denderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Nico throws out a loose jab but Denderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Denderson throws a nice looking combination but Nico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Nico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Denderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nico connects with a right hand. Denderson shakes it off.
Denderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nico moves away.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Nico.
Nico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nico throws a lazy right hand but Denderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nico moves out of range as Denderson strikes.
Nico moves away from the strike by Denderson.
Nico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nico moves away.
Nico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Denderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denderson looks to land a combination but Nico avoids it well.
Denderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nico is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Denderson dominated that round.
That's time! Denderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Nico.
Nico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Denderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nico.
Nico looks to land a right hand but Denderson moved out of range.
Nico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nico swings for the body but Denderson moves out of range. #T1#
Denderson misses with an uppercut
and Denderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Nico.
Nico lands with a straight right. Denderson didn't see that one coming.
Denderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nico cracks Denderson with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Denderson is rocked!
Nico pounces like a tiger and cracks Denderson with a vicious hook! Denderson is down but not out! Nico follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nicolas Nico!
Our winner, Nicolas Nico, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: LIA 21: The Bar's Over There
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Denderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Denderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Denderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Denderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Denderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Denderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Denderson misses the shot to the body.
Denderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Denderson tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown scores with a hook.#T1#
Brown looks to land a right hand but Denderson moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Denderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Denderson is rocked!
Brown cracks Denderson with a hook to the temple - Denderson is on wobbly legs here! Brown swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Denderson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Brown wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Brown!
Bobby Brown retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Bobby Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LIA 17: Mark It Zero!
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Ho avoids the body shot from Denderson.
Denderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denderson throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Denderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Denderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Denderson cracks Ho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Denderson crashes against the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denderson lands a few punches from side control.
Ho struggling a bit here.
Denderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Denderson scores with punches from side control.
Ho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Denderson.
Denderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Denderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Denderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Denderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Denderson scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Denderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ho is looking for a sweep.
Denderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Denderson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Denderson scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Denderson working the body and head with strikes.
Denderson working the ground and pound.#ROC#
Ho is rocked!
Denderson lands some shots froms side control.
Ho is still in real trouble! Can Denderson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Denderson! That's hurt Ho ! Will he recover? Denderson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
After winning the bout, Han Denderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LIA 14: Stay Out Of Malibu!
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Denderson throws an off balance right hand
and Kwicklee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Kwicklee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Denderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kwicklee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kwicklee keeping full guard, as Denderson tries to pass.
Denderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Denderson trying to control but Kwicklee is working from the bottom.
Kwicklee wants to stand up but Denderson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwicklee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kwicklee keeping full guard, as Denderson tries to pass.
Denderson cracks Kwicklee with a solid left hand.#T1#
Denderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Denderson cracks Kwicklee with a solid left hand.
Denderson preventing the sweep.
Kwicklee trying to control the position.
Denderson throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kwicklee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwicklee is retaining full guard.
Denderson stops Kwicklee from standing up.
Denderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denderson postures up and lands a big shot to Kwicklee's brow.
Denderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwicklee has Denderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Denderson distracts Kwicklee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Denderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kwicklee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Denderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Kwicklee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Denderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Denderson working the ground and pound.
Denderson is chipping away with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Kash Kwicklee has been cut.
Kwicklee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwicklee is trying to control Denderson's posture but Denderson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwicklee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Denderson scoring with punches from side control.
Kwicklee taking a bit of punishment here - Denderson scoring with strikes. #ROC#
Kwicklee is rocked!
Denderson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kwicklee is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Denderson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
A relieved looking Han Denderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LIA 10: I Got A Rash, Man
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Sharpshooter misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharpshooter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharpshooter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Denderson is out of range.
Sharpshooter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Denderson gets caught napping as Sharpshooter dives in and scores a takedown. Denderson manages to retain guard.
Denderson has his hands on Sharpshooter's head, controlling the position.
Sharpshooter preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Denderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Denderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Denderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denderson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Denderson stands up over Sharpshooter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Denderson works over Sharpshooter with some ground and pound from guard.
Denderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Denderson is working Sharpshooter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Denderson distracts Sharpshooter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sharpshooter has momentary wrist control but Denderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Denderson working some strikes from top position.
Denderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Denderson is in close to Sharpshooter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denderson trying to control but Sharpshooter is working from the bottom.
Sharpshooter keeping full guard, as Denderson tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Denderson wants to control from the top but Sharpshooter keeps moving.
Denderson passes Sharpshooter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Denderson wants to take a breather but Sharpshooter is having none of it.
Denderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sharpshooter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpshooter taking some punishment here, with Denderson in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpshooter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denderson scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Denderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Denderson controlling the action here.
Denderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sharpshooter wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Denderson there.
Ground and pound from Denderson.
Denderson moves into full mount! Sharpshooter won't be happy about that!
Denderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Denderson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Denderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sharpshooter can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#
Sharpshooter is rocked!
Denderson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sharpshooter scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Denderson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Denderson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
A very excited looking Han Denderson 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.

Event: LIA 6: Don't Be Fatuous
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Denderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Denderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Wade has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Denderson is on him like a limpet, forcing Wade back against the cage.
Denderson lands a shoulder strike.
Wade wants to get back to striking at distance but Denderson won't allow it.
Denderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wade slips under a jab from Denderson.
Denderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Denderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Denderson has his takedown stuffed
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Denderson's shoulder, as Denderson tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Denderson feints the counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Wade.
Wade cracks a nice hook into Denderson's ribs.#T1##KD#
Wade cracks Denderson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Denderson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wade finish him? #ROC#
Denderson is rocked!
Denderson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Wade points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Denderson wakes up just in time to hear Wade thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy Wade!
Freddy Wade thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LIA 3: There's A Beverage Here
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1##CL#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Peterson presses Denderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Denderson's head.
Denderson blocks the elbow strike.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Denderson.
Denderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson digs a right hand underneath Denderson's ribcage. Denderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denderson wants to stall.
Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Denderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Denderson goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Peterson tries to work over Denderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denderson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Denderson backwards.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Denderson prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Denderson tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peterson digs a right hand underneath Denderson's ribcage. Denderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Peterson gets underhooks to prevent Denderson's takedown attempt.
Powell Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Denderson.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Denderson has Peterson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Denderson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Peterson tumbling to the mat - Denderson dives into Peterson's guard.
Peterson wants to stand but Denderson is controlling the position. #T2#
Denderson lands a couple of digs.
Denderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Denderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denderson prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.
Denderson postures up and lands a big shot to Peterson's brow.
Denderson works over Peterson with some ground and pound from guard.
Peterson wants to stand up but Denderson is controlling him.
Denderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Peterson is rocked!
Peterson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Denderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Peterson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denderson gets to his feet and stands over Peterson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Peterson felt that one! Denderson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Peterson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
A very excited looking Han Denderson 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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