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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Zarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Hendricks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodrigo Zarco's chin.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Zarco!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zarco pushes Hendricks off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zarco stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendricks. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendricks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zarco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hendricks wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zarco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zarco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendricks.
Zarco misses with the combination.
Zarco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hendricks backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zarco throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zarco lands a jab to Hendricks's midsection.
Zarco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into Zarco's guard.
Hendricks stops Zarco from standing up.
Hendricks wants to pass the guard but Zarco is keeping the position.
Hendricks is working hard here to advance position.
Zarco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendricks is controlling him.
Hendricks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zarco on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zarco, up you get!
A punch combination from Zarco misses.
Hendricks has closed the distance and engaged Zarco in a clinch.
Zarco working hard to break the clinch.
Hendricks decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zarco wanted to stand there but Hendricks had control of the position.
Hendricks managing to control the position.
Zarco wants to stand but Hendricks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is working an open guard so Zarco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hendricks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zarco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendricks somewhat.
Hendricks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zarco pinned against the cage. Zarco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zarco swinging wildly here.
Hendricks shoots for a double leg takedown but Zarco sprawls well. He's pushed Hendricks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zarco jabs at Hendricks's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Zarco. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Hendricks looks to land a combination but Zarco avoids it well.
Zarco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zarco throws a shot to the body.
Hendricks misses with a wild combination.
Hendricks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zarco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zarco lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zarco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hendricks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Zarco will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zarco looks to land a combination but Hendricks avoids it well.
Zarco goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been informed that Zarco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zarco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zarco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johny Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zarco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendricks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zarco, as that shot connected.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with Zarco, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes Zarco against the cage but Zarco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendricks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zarco tries to bum rush Hendricks with a series of wild strikes but Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendricks moves into range and clinches up with Zarco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks successfully pulls guard.
Zarco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendricks, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zarco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hendricks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Zarco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Zarco moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left and a right from Zarco both land. Nice combination.
Zarco jabs Hendricks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zarco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zarco as he avoids it easily.
Hendricks throws a poor cross that misses
and Zarco counters with a series of strikes. Hendricks will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarco throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zarco stuns Hendricks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zarco defends well and Hendricks ends up having to push Zarco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zarco has had enough of the clinch but Hendricks keeps him there for the moment.
Hendricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendricks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zarco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigo Zarco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendricks tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zarco throws a nice looking combination but Hendricks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zarco but Zarco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hendricks shoots for a takedown but Zarco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hendricks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zarco throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.
Zarco scores with a one two! Hendricks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zarco tries to land a front kick but Hendricks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown but Zarco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hendricks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendricks dodges the punch combination from Zarco.
Zarco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks darts in and clinches Zarco up against the cage.
Hendricks breaks the clinch.
Zarco throws a right hand that Hendricks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendricks also avoids with ease.
Zarco's corner calls for a 1-2. Zarco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zarco thows a leg kick but Hendricks checks it
and Hendricks counters by clinching up.
Hendricks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigo Zarco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendricks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zarco misses with a combination
and Hendricks counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hendricks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodrigo Zarco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hendricks pushes Zarco up against the cage in a clinch.
Zarco tries to circle away but Hendricks has him pinned against the cage.
Zarco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zarco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zarco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hendricks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zarco wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks drags him back down.
A lull in the action here as Hendricks stalls from top position.
Zarco is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hendricks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zarco explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Zarco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zarco throws a sloppy head kick and Hendricks moves out of range easily.
Zarco is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hendricks shoots in but no luck this time.
Hendricks throws a sloppy head kick
and Hendricks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendricks moves into the clinch.
Hendricks successfully pulls guard.
Zarco is looking to stand up but Hendricks won't let him.
Hendricks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zarco is one step ahead there.
Johny Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hendricks's guard.
Zarco won't allow Hendricks to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zarco throws a right hand that Hendricks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendricks also avoids with ease.
Zarco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zarco is trying to stand back up but Hendricks is controlling him
Zarco taking some punishment here, with Hendricks in his half guard.
Hendricks decides to return to a standing position.
Nice takedown defense from Zarco. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
Zarco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hendricks back to the cage. Zarco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zarco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zarco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zarco was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zarco jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zarco misses with a series of wild punches.
Hendricks moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks has Zarco pressed against the cage, preventing Zarco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hendricks breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks moves into range and clinches up with Zarco.
Johny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigo Zarco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hendricks works on Zarco's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zarco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Zarco!
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