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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Wane (ranked 3985 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Erik Henderson (ranked 0 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Walter Wane!
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, Erik Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wane lands a jab-cross combination.
Wane lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Wane.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Wane is avoiding it.
Henderson gets a clinch.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wane fails with the takedown.
Wane gets a clinch.
Wane tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Wane back into the cage.
Wane is trying to push Henderson away but Henderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Wane has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wane tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson has Wane up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
Erik Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson has Wane up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wane closes the distance and clinches.
Wane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wane tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Wane wants to stall.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Wane in a clinch.
Henderson keeps control of Wane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wane clinches up against the cage.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Wane is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Wane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wane working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson instigates a clinch.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wane misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson forces Wane back against the cage and clinches.
Wane wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Wane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson rushes Wane and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wane has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Wane in a clinch.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson prevents Wane from breaking the clinch.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wane misses with a double jab.
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Wane back into the cage.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Wane.
Wane has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Henderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Henderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wane misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wane throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Wane darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Erik Henderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson prevents Wane from breaking the clinch.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wane, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson avoids the elbow strike from Wane, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Wane rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wane, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wane takes the fight into the clinch.
Wane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Wane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson has managed to clinch.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wane gets tackled into the cage by Henderson. Henderson maintains the clinch.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wane throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
A low kick lands for Henderson.
Wane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Henderson if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice combination there by Wane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson has Wane up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson darts in and clinches Wane up against the cage.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wane throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
A right hand to the body from Henderson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson gets a clinch.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson has Wane up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Erik Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wane takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson has Wane up against the cage in a clinch.
Wane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Wane back into the cage.
Henderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wane up against the cage.
Come on Henderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Wane throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson darts in and clinches Wane up against the cage.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson has Wane up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Wane working hard to break the clinch.
Wane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wane tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wane rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Wane has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Wane rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wane.
Wane has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wane clinches up against the cage.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wane's efforts to push away.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wane's sensitive parts.
Wane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson pushes Wane up against the cage in a clinch.
Wane wants to break free but Henderson has control.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Wane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
A frustrated look appears on Wane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wane's sensitive parts.
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Wane.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson drives through and clinches with Wane against the cage.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson instigates a clinch.
Henderson slows down the pace here.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Erik Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wane dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Wane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wane manages to break the clinch.
Henderson clinches.
Wane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henderson after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson forces Wane back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Wane has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson avoiding damage as Wane throws knees to the body.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wane wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Wane is trying to break free.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walter Wane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson drives through and clinches with Wane against the cage.
Walter Wane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson pushes Wane up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson clinches.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wane lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson's hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Henderson!
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energy
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