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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Forbes (ranked 2211 p4p, 308 weight class) and Alexander Henriksen (ranked 6156 p4p, 601 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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208 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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193 cm
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223 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bradford Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henriksen throws a combination. Forbes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Henriksen scores with a hook.
Forbes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Henriksen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forbes swats away the attempt to clinch by Henriksen.
Forbes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forbes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henriksen moves in looking to clinch but Forbes pushes him off.
Henriksen misses with a hook.
Henriksen moves out of range as Forbes strikes.
Henriksen misses the shot to the body.
Henriksen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Forbes, pushing him back against the cage.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Forbes.
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!
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henriksen.
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henriksen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forbes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henriksen looking for a takedown.
Bradford Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Henriksen.
Henriksen blocks an uppercut.
Forbes pushes Henriksen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen misses with a body punch.
Forbes jumps guard.
Forbes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henriksen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henriksen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henriksen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Forbes dives on top into guard.
Forbes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forbes defends well.
Henriksen is trying to control the position but Forbes postures up.
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henriksen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forbes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henriksen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forbes has managed to get both his arms back between Henriksen's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henriksen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henriksen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henriksen!
Forbes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henriksen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriksen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forbes is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes working to try and regain half guard.
Forbes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen seems to be working for a kimura but Forbes defends the submission attempt.
Henriksen wants to free his trapped foot but Forbes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Forbes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henriksen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Forbes sees it coming and defends easily.
Henriksen is trying to work for a kimura but Forbes is defending well.
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Henriksen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Forbes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forbes lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Forbes to counter with a crisp jab.
Forbes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though.
Forbes jabs Henriksen right on the nose. Henriksen blinks but takes it well.
Henriksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henriksen doesn't manage to clinch there - Forbes circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henriksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henriksen misses with a kick to the body.
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forbes throws out a loose jab but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradford Forbes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Henriksen cracks Forbes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forbes dips to his left and cracks Henriksen with an uppercut!
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Henriksen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes works Henriksen's body with a nice hook.
Henriksen connects with an inside leg kick.
Forbes shoots in and gets a takedown into Henriksen's guard.
Forbes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Henriksen controls Forbes momentarily but Forbes frees himself.
Henriksen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forbes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forbes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Henriksen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Forbes uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Henriksen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Forbes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henriksen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henriksen is looking to reverse the position.
Forbes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henriksen, who protects the arm well.
Bradford Forbes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Forbes tries to move to mount but Henriksen blocks the move with his legs.
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henriksen wants to control but Forbes postures up.
Henriksen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forbes tries for a kimura but Henriksen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Forbes tries for a kimura but Henriksen is defending well.
Forbes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Henriksen's legs.
Henriksen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Forbes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Forbes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Henriksen misses with a body shot.
Henriksen throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
Henriksen misses with a hook
and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henriksen!
Forbes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Forbes swings around for an armbar but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Forbes's guard.
Henriksen wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving.
Forbes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henriksen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Forbes can't keep his opponent in guard - Henriksen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen wants to work for an arm triangle but Forbes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Forbes moves into full guard.
Forbes keeping moving, preventing Henriksen from controlling successfully.
Henriksen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Forbes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henriksen, into his guard.
Henriksen can't keep his opponent in guard - Forbes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Forbes seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henriksen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Forbes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henriksen is keeping the position for now.
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Forbes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Forbes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henriksen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henriksen.
Forbes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Henriksen keeps moving.
Forbes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forbes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Forbes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forbes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four 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.
Henriksen keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully.
Henriksen is looking for a triangle but Forbes pushes his legs off easily.
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henriksen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henriksen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henriksen!
Henriksen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Forbes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henriksen takes Forbes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Forbes is in trouble.
Henriksen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Forbes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bradford Forbes.
Well Forbes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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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