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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haloti Gnata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Henderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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206 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haloti Gnata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gnata blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Henderson throws a right hand that Gnata ducks under and follows up with a left that Gnata also avoids with ease.
Henderson tries to bum rush Gnata with a series of wild strikes but Gnata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gnata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gnata jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gnata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gnata.
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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson stands and steps away. Gnata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gnata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gnata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gnata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
Gnata fails to land with a series of punches.
Gnata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gnata misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gnata is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Gnata circles away and we're back to standing.
Haloti Gnata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
Gnata lands a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gnata.
Gnata cracks Henderson with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Gnata shows good takedown defense.
Gnata works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Gnata does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Gnata circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Gnata.
Henderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gnata counters with a two punch combo.
Gnata connects with a looping right hand.
Gnata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Haloti Gnata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gnata lands the left hand.
Gnata throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Gnata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gnata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gnata throws a low kick, looking for Henderson's leg but Henderson calmly moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Gnata scores with a four punch combination!
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gnata connects with a jab.
Henderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gnata manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson postures up.
Gnata wants to sweep but no luck.
Gnata is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Gnata is controlling Henderson's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Haloti Gnata.
Nice straight punches there by Gnata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gnata.
Gnata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Gnata.
Henderson cracks Gnata with a good jab.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Gnata throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Gnata throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Gnata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gnata. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson takes a swing at Gnata's ribcage but misses.
Gnata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haloti Gnata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson throws the left hand but Gnata avoids the punch easily.
Henderson misses with a hook. Gnata ducked under it nicely.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Gnata avoids it well.
Gnata misses with a double jab.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Gnata avoids it well.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gnata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henderson tries to move into range but Gnata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gnata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Gnata's shoulder, as Gnata tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson dives in and grabs Gnata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gnata pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Gnata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Gnata finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gnata was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gnata is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Gnata misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a three punch combo that has Gnata backing up. Gnata nods at Henderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gnata lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gnata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gnata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gnata.
Gnata throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Gnata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gnata with a nice cross.
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson drops his hands momentarily. Gnata doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Henderson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Henderson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haloti Gnata!
A less than humble Haloti Gnata misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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