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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Simpson (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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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 Helsinki, Chael Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson clobbers Hendricks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hendricks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hendricks avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Hendricks does no damage.
A jab lands there for Simpson.
Hendricks wants to clinch.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendricks looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Hendricks's body. Hendricks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simpson throws a series of punches but Hendricks avoids them all with ease.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hendricks loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Hendricks.
Simpson has Hendricks pressed against the cage, preventing Hendricks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
Hendricks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
It looks like Chael Hendricks has been cut.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Hendricks takes a shot to the head.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson cracks Hendricks with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hendricks is rocked!
Simpson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hendricks up against the cage.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simpson just leaning against Hendricks, taking a breather.
Simpson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simpson just leaning against Hendricks, taking a breather.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hendricks.
Simpson is leaning against Hendricks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simpson is working Hendricks over against the cage.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hendricks.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hendricks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hendricks seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Simpson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chael Hendricks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simpson stuns Hendricks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendricks staying out of range there.
Chael Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendricks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hendricks. Those never looked like landing.
Hendricks is looking to clinch.
Hendricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson jabs Hendricks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simpson lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Simpson.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hendricks momentarily.
Hendricks walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Hendricks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Hendricks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simpson cracks a nice hook into Hendricks's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendricks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hendricks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendricks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hendricks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hendricks scrambles back to his feet.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Hendricks moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Simpson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simpson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendricks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simpson throws a jab when Hendricks was well out of range.
Simpson jabs at Hendricks's body.
Hendricks moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Hendricks moved out of range.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Guy Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson works Hendricks's body with a nice hook.
Simpson misses with a right hand
and Hendricks counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendricks moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hendricks counters with a nice body shot.
Hendricks tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Simpson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simpson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hendricks counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Hendricks avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendricks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hendricks tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Hendricks tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hendricks swinging wildly here.
Simpson drops his hands momentarily and Hendricks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hendricks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hendricks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendricks throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Hendricks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendricks blocks a jab.
Hendricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Hendricks loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Hendricks defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson scores with a nice head shot.
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hendricks. Those never looked like landing.
Hendricks slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson lands the left hand.
Simpson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Hendricks ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hendricks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chael Hendricks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendricks scores with a jab. Simpson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpson scores with a one two! Hendricks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hendricks.
Hendricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Simpson cracks a nice hook into Hendricks's ribs.
Simpson clinches.
Hendricks working aggressively here.
Hendricks tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Hendricks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson lands a body shot.
Guy Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Hendricks takes a shot to the head.
Simpson pushes Hendricks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simpson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Simpson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Simpson pushes Hendricks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hendricks.
Hendricks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson has Hendricks pressed against the cage, preventing Hendricks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Hendricks's ribcage. Hendricks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson cracks Hendricks with a nice body shot.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendricks looking to slow down the pace here.
Simpson prevents Hendricks from breaking the clinch.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendricks's elbow.
Chael Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson cracks Hendricks with a nice body shot.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Hendricks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Hendricks throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Hendricks has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendricks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hendricks is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simpson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simpson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Simpson!
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