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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudolph Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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161 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudolph Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jhony Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks tries to clinch but Wheeler is having none of it.
Wheeler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wheeler off to one side.
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Wheeler circles away easily
and Wheeler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wheeler.
Wheeler pulls Hendricks into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheeler being controlled here, momentarily.
Hendricks is looking to advance position but Wheeler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hendricks working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to hold on but Wheeler pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wheeler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hendricks is looking to get to half guard.
Hendricks wants to control but Wheeler is having none of it.
Wheeler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hendricks's face.
Hendricks is working to get back to half guard.
Wheeler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hendricks taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler content just to control the position here.
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!
Hendricks is working to get back to half guard.
Wheeler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hendricks is squirming around, avoiding Wheeler's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheeler blocks Hendricks's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Wheeler pushes him away.
Wheeler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wheeler 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.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Wheeler postures up.
Hendricks can't escape the position.
Wheeler landing punches.
Hendricks wants to hold on but Wheeler pushes him away.
Wheeler lands a big elbow.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Wheeler postures up.
Hendricks wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hendricks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hendricks is squirming around, avoiding Wheeler's attempts to control the action.
Hendricks throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks is desperately trying to improve his position but Wheeler has a good base and remains in mount.
Hendricks is squirming around, avoiding Wheeler's attempts to control the action.
Wheeler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hendricks's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wheeler looking to isolate an arm here. Hendricks doesn't see it coming and as Wheeler extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wheeler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudolph Wheeler!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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