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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Falcon (ranked 3199 p4p, 128 weight class) and Thomas Henrikson (ranked 3483 p4p, 140 weight class). Thomas Henrikson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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266 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julio Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Henrikson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henrikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Falcon 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.
Henrikson regains half guard.
Falcon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Falcon throws a strike but Henrikson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falcon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henrikson is on top in guard.
Henrikson wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.
Henrikson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falcon working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcon is controlling Henrikson's posture.
Henrikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henrikson landing with the ground and pound.
Henrikson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henrikson landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henrikson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Henrikson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henrikson trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Falcon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falcon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Falcon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henrikson on the ground.
Falcon has momentary wrist control but Henrikson slips an elbow through the middle.
Falcon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Falcon tries to get out of the position.
Henrikson chips away with some ground and pound.
Falcon is trying to control the position but Henrikson postures up.
Henrikson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henrikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henrikson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Falcon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henrikson with a poor takedown
and Falcon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henrikson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon misses with a combination
and Henrikson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Henrikson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henrikson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falcon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henrikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henrikson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henrikson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henrikson connects with a couple of short punches.
Henrikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henrikson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henrikson working some strikes from top position.
Henrikson throwing strikes from guard but Falcon blocks nicely.
Henrikson is in close to Falcon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henrikson.
Falcon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henrikson is trying to control but can't.
Falcon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falcon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henrikson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henrikson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Falcon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henrikson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Falcon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Falcon's back!
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!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Henrikson controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Henrikson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Falcon tests Henrikson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henrikson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Falcon tries to get to full guard but Henrikson has control of the leg.
Henrikson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henrikson is looking to pass Falcon's guard but actually Falcon recovers to full guard.
Henrikson wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henrikson.
Henrikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon looking to control.
Henrikson scoring with some ground and pound.
Henrikson won't allow Falcon to sweep him here.
Henrikson lands a couple of elbows.
Henrikson trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Henrikson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Henrikson from controlling successfully.
Henrikson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henrikson wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.
Falcon is trying to control the position but Henrikson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falcon has his hands on Henrikson's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Falcon.
We've been informed that Henrikson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Falcon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Falcon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Falcon lands an elbow.
Falcon landing a few strikes.
Henrikson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Henrikson is looking for a sweep. Falcon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Falcon trying to control the action but Henrikson is working from the bottom.
Henrikson is doing well to control the position and prevent Falcon from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon trying to control the action but Henrikson is working from the bottom.
Falcon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Falcon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Falcon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henrikson is doing well to control the position and prevent Falcon from advancing to side control.
Falcon passes to side control.
Falcon misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrikson tries to bench press Falcon off him but Falcon keeps the position.
Thomas Henrikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falcon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Henrikson some visible discomfort.
Henrikson is rocked!
Henrikson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Falcon.
You can see the frustration on Henrikson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Falcon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Henrikson is still in real trouble! Can Falcon finish him?
Falcon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henrikson seems to have recovered his senses.
Henrikson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcon is trying to work for a kimura but Henrikson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Falcon dominated that second round.
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!
Henrikson gets the takedown into side control.
Falcon taking a bit of punishment here - Henrikson scoring with strikes.
Falcon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henrikson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henrikson wants to take a breather but Falcon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Henrikson.
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Henrikson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrikson lands a couple of digs.
Henrikson trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Henrikson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrikson won't allow Falcon to sweep him here.
Falcon keeping full guard, as Henrikson tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henrikson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Henrikson from controlling successfully.
Falcon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henrikson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henrikson.
Henrikson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henrikson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falcon.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Falcon in particular looking to stall.
Falcon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falcon prevents Henrikson from improving his position.
Henrikson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Falcon is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Falcon lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrikson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falcon.
Henrikson trying to control here.
Falcon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henrikson's head.
Falcon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falcon working over Henrikson with some ground and pound. Henrikson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Henrikson is defending well.
Henrikson taking some punishment here, with Falcon in his half guard.
Henrikson manages to get to full guard.
Henrikson pulls Falcon in close to his closed guard and prevents Falcon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henrikson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Falcon throwing strikes but missing.
Henrikson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henrikson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henrikson drops an elbow to the side of Falcon's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Henrikson.
I think Henrikson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Henrikson!
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