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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandstorm. The key to victory for Austin Stryker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179 cm
26
196 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Stryker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stryker throws out the jab. Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stryker. Henderson cracks Stryker with an open hand slap.
It looks like Austin Stryker has been cut. Stryker darts in trying to clinch and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Henderson advances to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Stryker is defending well.
Henderson works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Henderson trying to control the position but Stryker is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Henderson lands a nice forearm strike. Stryker struggling a bit here. Henderson trying to control the position but Stryker is working away. Stryker tries to escape but Henderson is in control. Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Henderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stryker is pushing Henderson's head away, looking to escape. Henderson manages to hold on to the position though. An elbow from Henderson crashes against the mat.
Henderson working the ground and pound. Stryker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stryker tries to get out of the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Henderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Henderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stryker! Henderson tries to control but Stryker wriggling away. Henderson lands a heavy elbow.
Austin Stryker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Henderson cracks Stryker with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Henderson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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