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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martaza Gazafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm
24
164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good low kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martaza Gazafi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Gazafi to the ground! Henderson dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Martaza Gazafi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Henderson punching from mount but Gazafi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Henderson won't let Gazafi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gazafi is trying desperately to improve position.
Gazafi tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson controlling from mount.
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gazafi is looking to escape.
Henderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazafi is squirming around, avoiding Henderson's attempts to control the action.
Gazafi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Henderson.
Gazafi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gazafi hold on?!
Gazafi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Henderson.
Gazafi just trying to survive but Henderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Henderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gazafi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Henderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazafi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Henderson gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Gazafi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Henderson looking to break Gazafi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gazafi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Henderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henderson looking for the choke from the back.
Henderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Henderson is looking to control Gazafi but Gazafi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gazafi trying to control the action but Henderson just sinks the hooks in.
Henderson missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Gazafi pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Henderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gazafi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Henderson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gazafi taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Henderson!
Ben Henderson very nearly forgot to thank BALCO MMA ELITE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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