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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Bojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bojan comes to the cage accompanied by Burn it Down. Hendricks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. $50 and a flask of crown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johny Hendricks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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166 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Bojan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks takes a swing at Bojan's ribcage but misses.
Hendricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bojan moves out of range as Hendricks strikes.
Hendricks darts in trying to clinch
and Bojan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hendricks has closed the distance and engaged Bojan in a clinch.
Bojan avoids the elbow strike from Hendricks, against the cage.
Hendricks misses with some punches.
Bojan presses Hendricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bojan wants a takedown.
Bojan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hendricks after a bit of a struggle.
Hendricks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bojan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Bojan moves out of range.
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bojan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hendricks's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bojan wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Bojan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bojan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bojan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet but Bojan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Bojan from controlling successfully.
Bojan looking to pass the guard.
Bojan stopping the sweep attempt from Hendricks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hendricks stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Bojan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hendricks tries to clinch up
and Bojan counters with a series of strikes. Hendricks will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Bojan circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bojan obliges.
Hendricks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hendricks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bojan.
Hendricks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bojan is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hendricks is defending well.
Bojan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hendricks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bojan fails with a takedown attempt.
Bojan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendricks scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Stan Bojan has been cut.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut. Bojan saw that one coming.
Bojan clinches with his opponent.
Bojan wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bojan as Hendricks tries to tie him up.
Bojan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bojan breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Bojan with that takedown attempt.
Hendricks misses with a hook.
Hendricks tries to clinch but Bojan is having none of it.
Bojan drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks is looking to sweep but instead, Bojan has passed into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bojan stops Hendricks from getting back to his feet.
Hendricks keeping control of the position.
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 Stan Bojan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan Bojan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bojan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendricks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bojan.
Hendricks scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendricks clinches with his opponent.
Hendricks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bojan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hendricks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bojan wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Hendricks managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bojan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendricks wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hendricks is trying to control the position but Bojan postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johny Hendricks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bojan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hendricks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet but Bojan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hendricks has his hands on Bojan's head, controlling the position.
Bojan drops back looking for a leg! Hendricks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hendricks manages to kick Bojan off! Bojan jumps back into Hendricks's guard.
Bojan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controls Bojan momentarily but Bojan frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johny Hendricks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hendricks tries to clinch but Bojan is having none of it.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
Bojan avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Bojan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hendricks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bojan pushes Hendricks up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojan wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendricks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hendricks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bojan has picked Hendricks up - he's going for a ride! Bojan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hendricks wants to control but Bojan is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bojan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendricks is looking to control Bojan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hendricks avoid being mounted?
Bojan is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Bojan seems to be working for a kimura but Hendricks defends the submission attempt.
Hendricks is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojan prevents Hendricks from standing back up.
Bojan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Bojan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hendricks sees it coming and defends easily.
Hendricks trying to control but Bojan postures up.
Bojan trying to control from half guard but Hendricks is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks is trying to maintain the position but Bojan is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bojan is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bojan to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stan Bojan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan Bojan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hendricks throws a jab when Bojan was well out of range.
Johny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bojan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendricks throws a head kick but Bojan moves out of range.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bojan moves away.
Bojan gets a takedown into half guard.
Bojan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hendricks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bojan is working away from the top position though.
Bojan is working for a kimura but Hendricks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendricks trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendricks is looking to control Bojan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hendricks avoid being mounted?
Hendricks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bojan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stan Bojan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks is concentrating on defense, preventing Bojan from advancing position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johny Hendricks wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bojan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hendricks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bojan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Bojan circles away.
Hendricks darts in trying to clinch
and Bojan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks tries to buck Bojan off but Bojan is having none of it.
Bojan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hendricks, who protects the arm well.
Johny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendricks is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Hendricks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bojan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bojan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bojan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bojan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bojan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hendricks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hendricks holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Stan Bojan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bojan happy to just control the position for now.
Bojan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bojan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hendricks has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojan trying to control the position but Hendricks is working away.
Bojan working away.
Bojan is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendricks keeps Bojan under control for a moment.
Bojan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hendricks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bojan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Bojan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bojan, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Bojan!
Stan Bojan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sparta Fightware, into his post fight interview.
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hype
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