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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vilho Nakkisormi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakkisormi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rolling Stones - Paint it black. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vilho Nakkisormi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakkisormi regains half guard, as Henderson was trying to land strikes.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Nakkisormi wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Nakkisormi won't allow it.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkisormi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson trying to control from Nakkisormi's half guard. Nakkisormi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nakkisormi seems keen to control Henderson's posture.
Nakkisormi looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakkisormi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakkisormi throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakkisormi is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Nakkisormi dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Nakkisormi's head and hops out.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Nakkisormi.
Nakkisormi doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
That's two 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.
Nakkisormi tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Henderson wants to control but Nakkisormi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Nakkisormi defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson wants to control but Nakkisormi is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakkisormi is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakkisormi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson trying to control the action but Nakkisormi is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Nakkisormi ducks down to avoid it.
Nakkisormi tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakkisormi's guard.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakkisormi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakkisormi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Nakkisormi keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Nakkisormi moves out of range.
Nakkisormi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Nakkisormi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson is putting a hurting on Nakkisormi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Henderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nakkisormi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakkisormi tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson throws a head kick but Nakkisormi moves out of range.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Nakkisormi tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Nakkisormi tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Henderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Henderson throws a head kick but Nakkisormi moves out of range.
Nakkisormi misses with an uppercut.
Vilho Nakkisormi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakkisormi.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakkisormi tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakkisormi wants to clinch.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Nakkisormi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakkisormi tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakkisormi avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Henderson swings for the body but Nakkisormi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkisormi moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Nakkisormi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakkisormi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Henderson tried to score with a low kick but Nakkisormi checks it.
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakkisormi pulls Henderson in to control the position.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Nakkisormi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.
Nakkisormi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakkisormi controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakkisormi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nakkisormi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakkisormi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henderson won't let Nakkisormi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Henderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Henderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nakkisormi is now in Henderson's guard. A big mistake from Henderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Henderson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to strike off his back.
Nakkisormi wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson punching from the bottom.
Nakkisormi trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Nakkisormi gets to his feet. Henderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakkisormi rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Henderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nakkisormi pushes Henderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Henderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakkisormi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakkisormi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nakkisormi wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.
Dan Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakkisormi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Henderson connects with a decent elbow.
Henderson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nakkisormi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakkisormi's head.
Nakkisormi is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Henderson is pressing down on Nakkisormi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nakkisormi is holding on for now.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nakkisormi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nakkisormi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakkisormi avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Nakkisormi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakkisormi doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Nakkisormi tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakkisormi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Nakkisormi.
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Nakkisormi is defending well.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakkisormi defending well though.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Nakkisormi dodges it nicely.
Nakkisormi tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is taking a breather. Nakkisormi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nakkisormi wants to get back to full guard.
Nakkisormi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakkisormi is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakkisormi did well to prevent Henderson getting side control.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Nakkisormi won't allow it.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nakkisormi is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Nakkisormi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson trying to control but Nakkisormi is working from the bottom.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakkisormi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakkisormi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Nakkisormi tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakkisormi.
Nakkisormi wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Nakkisormi slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Nakkisormi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakkisormi shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vilho Nakkisormi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakkisormi circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson scores with a three punch combo!
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakkisormi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakkisormi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nakkisormi is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Nakkisormi keeps moving.
Henderson stands and throws Nakkisormi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Henderson working the ground and pound but Nakkisormi is defending the strikes.
Nakkisormi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Henderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nakkisormi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Henderson throws an elbow but Nakkisormi slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nakkisormi tries to improve position but can't.
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vilho Nakkisormi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Henderson trying to control the action but Nakkisormi is working from the bottom.
Henderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakkisormi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakkisormi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dan Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakkisormi!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
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