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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vani Yani (ranked 3814 p4p, 2950 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 200 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145
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135
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vani Yani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yani gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yani's head.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yani is retaining full guard.
Yani looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Yani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Yani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Yani keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Yani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yani manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Yani's guard.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Yani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yani manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Yani's guard.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Yani.
Yani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Yani's legs - danger averted.
Yani is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson controlling from the top position.
Yani looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson trying to control but Yani is working from the bottom.
Yani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yani keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yani's guard.
Henderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yani is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yani is looking to improve his position.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yani regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henderson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harry Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson is working for a kimura but Yani is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani gets back to half guard.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yani.
Yani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson pushes down on Yani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Yani.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Yani won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to control. Yani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yani is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yani is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yani manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Henderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Henderson tries for a kimura but Yani is defending well.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Yani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yani is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yani sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani is trying to get back to full guard.
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yani tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani punching from the bottom.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yani sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vani Yani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Yani is having none of it.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yani defending well though.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani looking for submissions off his back.
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson moves into full mount! Yani won't be happy about that!
Henderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Henderson has hold of Yani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yani manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yani tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson wants to control but Yani is keeping him busy.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Yani defends the submission attempt.
Harry Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Yani defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Henderson!
A relieved looking Harry Henderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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