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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Henderson (ranked 5815 p4p, 657 weight class) and Randy Tessin Ii (ranked 5741 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Tessin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Tessin Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tessin Ii doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Tessin Ii is looking to clinch.
Henderson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tessin Ii. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tessin Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
Tessin Ii connects with a single shot there.
Tessin Ii wants to clinch.
Henderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Tessin Ii 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.
Henderson has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tessin Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Tessin Ii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tessin Ii.
Still in the clinch, Tessin Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tessin Ii has Henderson pushed against the cage.
Tessin Ii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Tessin Ii's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Tessin Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tessin Ii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tessin Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Tessin Ii has the dominant position.
Tessin Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tessin Ii lands with a right to the head.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tessin Ii tries to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Tessin Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tessin Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Tessin Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tessin Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tessin Ii pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tessin Ii.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Tessin Ii manages to get underhooks.
Tessin Ii pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tessin Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henderson jumps guard and drags Tessin Ii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Tessin Ii.
Tessin Ii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henderson stops Tessin Ii from standing up.
Tessin Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Tessin Ii keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tessin Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tessin Ii pulls Henderson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tessin Ii is looking to stand back up but Henderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tessin Ii.
Tessin Ii is concentrating on defense, preventing Henderson from advancing position.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Tessin Ii's head.
Tessin Ii is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Tessin Ii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henderson throws a hook but Tessin Ii avoids it easily.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tessin Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tessin Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tessin Ii.
Tessin Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tessin Ii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Tessin Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson pushes Tessin Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Tessin Ii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson jumps guard but Tessin Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessin Ii misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin Ii is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tessin Ii down to the mat. Tessin Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henderson moves forwards but Tessin Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tessin Ii slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Tessin Ii, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Tessin Ii against the cage but Tessin Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tessin Ii throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Tessin Ii throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tessin Ii tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tessin Ii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Randy Tessin Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tessin Ii gets tackled into the cage by Henderson. Henderson maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tessin Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tessin Ii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin Ii is trying to stand.
Tessin Ii gets back to full guard.
Tessin Ii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tessin Ii is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tessin Ii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tessin Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tessin Ii keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tessin Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tessin Ii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henderson on the side of the head.
Tessin Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tessin Ii.
Randy Tessin Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessin Ii throws a low kick but Henderson moves out of range easily.
Tessin Ii connects with a looping right hand.
Tessin Ii wants to clinch.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tessin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Tessin Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tessin Ii cracks Henderson with a good jab.
Tessin Ii misses with the combination.
Tessin Ii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Tessin Ii back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessin Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Tessin Ii.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tessin Ii misses with the head strike.
Tessin Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tessin Ii.
Tessin Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Tessin Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tessin Ii is defending well.
Tessin Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tessin Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Tessin Ii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Tessin Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tessin Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tessin Ii scores with a jab. Henderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Henderson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Randy Tessin Ii has been cut.
Tessin Ii rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Tessin Ii lands a right hand.
Tessin Ii has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tessin Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tessin Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tessin Ii.
Tessin Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Tessin Ii misses with some punches.
Tessin Ii gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tessin Ii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tessin Ii tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Tessin Ii back against the cage.
Tessin Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tessin Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Tessin Ii is working Henderson over against the cage.
Randy Tessin Ii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Tessin Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Tessin Ii moved away.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tessin Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dave Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson scores with a takedown into Tessin Ii's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tessin Ii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tessin Ii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henderson won't allow Tessin Ii to sweep him here.
Randy Tessin Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Tessin Ii wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Tessin Ii has control of Henderson's left arm, preventing Henderson from doing any damage.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson stays in close to Tessin Ii's body and controls the position.
Tessin Ii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henderson throws a right hand that Tessin Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Tessin Ii also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Tessin Ii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tessin Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tessin Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tessin Ii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tessin Ii closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tessin Ii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henderson wants a takedown.
Tessin Ii gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Tessin Ii to work.
Tessin Ii prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Tessin Ii.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tessin Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dave Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessin Ii managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Tessin Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tessin Ii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Tessin Ii!
Our winner, Randy Tessin Ii, 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.
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energy
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RATING
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