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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Tigas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hendo - Highlights. 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 middleweight 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, Juan Tigas!
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, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tigas tries to avoid it but Henderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tigas to the ground. Tigas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Juan Tigas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
Tigas swinging wilding here.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tigas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tigas looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson dives in and grabs Tigas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tigas pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Tigas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tigas misses with a wild combination.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tigas shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson looks gassed!
Tigas swinging wilding here.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Tigas.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tigas counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigas forces his way into half guard.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Tigas sits in half guard.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tigas.
Tigas blocks the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson scores with a few weak punches.
Tigas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tigas thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Henderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tigas but Tigas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
No joy there for Tigas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tigas could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tigas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Tigas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Tigas.
Tigas looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Tigas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tigas throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Tigas shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tigas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tigas counters with a head kick. That will keep Henderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tigas fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Tigas.
Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Check out the look on Henderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigas regains half guard.
Tigas tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Henderson working over Tigas with some ground and pound. Tigas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tigas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henderson winds up and cracks Tigas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tigas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Henderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tigas's guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Tigas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tigas, not yet.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tigas keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Tigas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tigas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson is working for takedown but Tigas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tigas can't get the takedown.
Henderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tigas trying to hold on to Henderson's head to control him but Henderson postures up.
Tigas tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Tigas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tigas is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson is thwarting Tigas's attempts to control 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 Juan Tigas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tigas was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tigas wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Tigas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Tigas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tigas working Henderson over with strikes here.
Tigas blocks Henderson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tigas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Henderson because Tigas loaded up on that one.
Tigas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Henderson?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigas avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henderson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tigas. What's that going to do exactly?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tigas prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Tigas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tigas landing strikes from the mount.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Tigas isn't that keen on the idea.
Tigas landing shots from mount.
Tigas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Henderson's face.
Tigas unloads with some shots from mount but Henderson bucks and avoids them well.
Henderson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Henderson punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tigas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tigas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henderson.
Henderson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Tigas stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Henderson trying to strike off his back.
Henderson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tigas stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tigas darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigas prevents the takedown attempt.
Tigas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tigas 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 has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tigas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tigas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tigas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Tigas is trying to stick to Henderson's back but Henderson is turning into Tigas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tigas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Henderson.
Tigas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tigas is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tigas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henderson punching from the bottom.
Tigas throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigas prevents Henderson from improving his position.
Henderson trying to hold on to Tigas's head to control him but Tigas postures up.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Tigas in his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tigas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juan Tigas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson 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. This is the final round!
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Tigas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
Tigas slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Henderson.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Tigas in his half guard.
Tigas is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Tigas there.
Tigas prevents Henderson from standing back up.
Tigas wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tigas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Tigas circles away easily
and Tigas counters with a head kick. That will keep Henderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick misses from Tigas.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tigas defends it nicely.
Juan Tigas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tigas. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Tigas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Tigas shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Tigas. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Tigas throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Tigas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Tigas shows good takedown defense.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tigas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tigas throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Tigas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henderson shoots and misses
and Tigas counters with a big head kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Tigas counters with a big head kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Tigas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tigas shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tigas counters with a head kick. That will keep Henderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Tigas misses with a wild combination.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tigas as he jumps to the side.
Juan Tigas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tigas lands a front kick.
Tigas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tigas leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigas fails with the takedown.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tigas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Henderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Tigas throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Tigas shows good takedown defense.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tigas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Henderson looks for a takedown but Tigas sprawls well.
Tigas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Tigas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Tigas does no damage.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tigas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tigas's half guard.
Tigas wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy.
Tigas is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson is nestled in close to Tigas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tigas wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson is nestled in close to Tigas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tigas pushes Henderson off and gets back to his feet.
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tigas pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Tigas's hands, connecting with Tigas's forehead.
Tigas gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Tigas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tigas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Tigas!
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