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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen Lets get sweattttty betty! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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148 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks throws a leg kick
enabling Taphorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Hendricks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Taphorn wants to clinch.
Taphorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hendricks swings widly with a right hand
and Taphorn counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taphorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hendricks misses with a leg kick.
Taphorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hendricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Taphorn does no damage.
A nice side step and Hendricks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taphorn moves away.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Hendricks feints a counter leg kick.
Taphorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks missing with a left hand there. Taphorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taphorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hendricks.
Taphorn fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks lands with a right hand.
Hendricks clobbers Taphorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Hendricks misses
and Taphorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Taphorn does no damage.
Hendricks connects with a crisp jab.
Taphorn misses with a body kick.
Taphorn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hendricks avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Taphorn moved away.
Hendricks scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks connects with a right hand. Taphorn shakes it off.
Hendricks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendricks.
Johnny Hendricks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendricks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taphorn tries to clinch up.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendricks takes a swing at Taphorn's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Hendricks finds it's target.
Taphorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a wild body kick that Taphorn sees coming a mile off.
Taphorn attempts a counter takedown but Hendricks avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taphorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendricks throws out a leg kick but Taphorn moves out of range and Hendricks only half commits.
Taphorn misses with the combination.
Johnny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taphorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hendricks finds it's way round the side to connect with Taphorn's head.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Taphorn checks it.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taphorn wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taphorn.
Hendricks misses the jab.
Taphorn throws the kick towards the body but Hendricks avoids it.
Hendricks misses with a looping left.
Taphorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taphorn looks to land a combination. Hendricks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taphorn counters with a three punch combo that has Hendricks backing up. Hendricks nods at Taphorn to acknowledge the strikes.
That kick from Taphorn tenderised Hendricks's leg. Hendricks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taphorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taphorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taphorn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taphorn takes a swing at Hendricks's ribcage but misses.
Taphorn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taphorn off to one side.
Hendricks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hendricks dominated that round.
That's time! Taphorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hendricks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendricks works Taphorn's body with a nice hook.
Johnny Hendricks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taphorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taphorn throws a solid leg kick but Hendricks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taphorn.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taphorn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hendricks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taphorn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Hendricks misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taphorn thumps Hendricks with a low kick.
Hendricks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn checks a leg kick nicely.
Hendricks loads up on a big right hand but Taphorn slips the punch.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks defending well as Taphorn loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Hendricks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taphorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Taphorn.
Hendricks swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn tries to counter with a takedown but Hendricks is quick to defend against it.
Taphorn clinches up against the cage.
Taphorn lands with a short shot to the head.
Taphorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendricks is defending well for now.
Taphorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendrickss head.
Hendricks tries to score a body lock takedown but Taphorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taphorn is trying to maintain a safe position but Hendricks gets an underhook and turns Taphorn into the cage.
Taphorn seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Hendricks is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taphorn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
Hendricks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendricks is defending well for now.
Hendricks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taphorn backwards.
Hendricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taphorn's elbow.
Taphorn working aggressively here.
Taphorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taphorn prevents Hendricks from breaking the clinch.
Taphorn trying to land knees to the body.
Taphorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Taphorn just leaning against Hendricks, taking a breather.
Taphorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taphorn working aggressively here.
Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taphorn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peter Taphorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hendricks.
Taphorn scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taphorn.
Hendricks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peter Taphorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taphorn throws an elbow that misses.
Hendricks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taphorn tries a body shot but Hendricks blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taphorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendricks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Taphorn has him pressed against the cage.
Hendricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Taphorn controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hendricks - that landed with a thud.
Taphorn avoiding damage.
Hendricks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Hendricks.
Taphorn looking to throw knees to the head but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Hendricks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taphorn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taphorn throws an elbow but it misses.
Taphorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Taphorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendricks avoids the damage to the body.
Taphorn 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.
Taphorn prevents a body shot from Hendricks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn tries a knee to the head but Hendricks blocks it.
Hendricks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taphorn up against the cage.
Hendricks working hard to break the clinch.
Hendricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendricks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks jabs at Taphorn's body.
Taphorn loads up on a big right hand but Hendricks slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Taphorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hendricks takes a swing at Taphorn's ribcage but misses.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Taphorn is just out of range.
Hendricks with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hendricks throws a shot to the body.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Hendricks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taphorn swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Donk. Hendricks catches Taphorn right on the button with a cross.
Hendricks lands a jab to Taphorn's midsection.
Taphorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taphorn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taphorn to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendricks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taphorn is working away from the top position though.
Taphorn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Hendricks is pressing down on Taphorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taphorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Taphorn is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendricks is just out of range.
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.
Taphorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendricks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taphorn at a distance.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut. Taphorn saw that one coming.
Hendricks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendricks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taphorn scores with a hook to the body. Hendricks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hendricks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taphorn momentarily.
Hendricks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taphorn counters with a shoot takedown. Hendricks fights it but they end up in guard.
Hendricks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taphorn is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taphorn throwing strikes but missing.
Hendricks controls Taphorn momentarily but Taphorn frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taphorn thuds his right hand into Hendricks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taphorn connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendricks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taphorn feinted with a counter takedown.
Taphorn clinches up against the cage.
Taphorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taphorn crunches a lovely knee into Hendricks's ribcage.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
Taphorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taphorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taphorn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Johnny Hendricks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was only putting in 71.86%'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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