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Event:
DARE 78
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Borodin.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Borodin slips a straight right by Henderson.
A little jabbing left from Borodin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Borodin moves into the clinch successfully.
Borodin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Borodin tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Borodin back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borodin.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Borodin won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Borodin misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Borodin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Borodin controls the action.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borodin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Borodin avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson wants to break free but Borodin has control.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borodin backwards.
A right hand to the body from Borodin.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson is leaning against Borodin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Borodin lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Borodin's ribcage. Borodin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Borodin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodin.
Borodin dodges an elbow strike from Henderson.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Borodin controls his hands.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Borodin as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Borodin scores with a shoulder strike.
Borodin lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Borodin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borodin swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borodin.
Borodin blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Borodin lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Borodin throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borodin backwards.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borodin's elbow.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Borodin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Borodin effectively controlling the action here.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
#T3##BC#
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henderson.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Borodin is able to avoid easily.
Borodin misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Borodin loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson throws the left hand but Borodin avoids the punch easily.
Borodin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson digs a good hook to Borodin's body.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Borodin's head.
Borodin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Borodin checks a leg kick.
Borodin throws a right hand that misses
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Henderson.#T4#
A big left from Borodin misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borodin.#CL2#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Borodin. Borodin maintains the clinch.
Borodin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borodin stalling.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borodins head.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Borodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson working aggressively here.
Borodin misses with some punches.
Borodin misses with the head strike.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Henderson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Henderson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Borodin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borodin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Borodin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borodin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson slips under a jab from Borodin.
Borodin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Borodin's belly button to the back.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Borodin slips the punch.
A slow jab from Borodin misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson lands a front kick.
Borodin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Henderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Borodin's front leg but catches the back leg as Borodin tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borodin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It appears Henderson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Borodin with a hook.
Borodin looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borodin.
Henderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Henderson throws a solid leg kick but Borodin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Henderson.
Harry Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Borodin.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Henderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Henderson scores with a nice strike.
Borodin lands an overhand right.#T2#
That kick from Henderson tenderised Borodin's leg. Borodin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson slips a jab from Borodin.
Henderson lands a head shot.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Henderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Henderson looks to land a body kick but Borodin moved away.
Henderson misses with a hook. Borodin ducked under it nicely.
Henderson slips a jab from Borodin.
Henderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borodin.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Borodin moved out of range nicely.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Borodin stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson slips a jab from Borodin.
Henderson misses with a low kick as Borodin jumps back.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Borodin. #T3#
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Borodin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Borodin throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Borodin. Beautiful body shot.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borodin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borodin moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Borodin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Borodin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
A nice left hand lands by Borodin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Aleksey Borodin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Borodin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Borodin blocking some punches.
Henderson working aggressively here.
Borodin stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Borodin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borodin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borodin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Borodin.
A shot in the inside from Borodin.
Borodin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Borodin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borodin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD2#
Borodin connects with a big uppercut there that sends Henderson tumbling to the ground! Borodin follows him down into his guard.
#ROC2#
Henderson is rocked!#SU2#
Borodin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borodin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henderson seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Borodin moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Henderson goes down! Can Borodin finish him!?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borodin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borodin tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Borodin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Borodin.
Borodin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Henderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Borodin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Henderson! Borodin dives in looking to finish! Henderson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksey Borodin!
In his post fight interview, Aleksey Borodin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DARE 71
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Henderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Henderson slips a jab from Bon.
It seemed like Henderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
Henderson connects with a leg kick. Bon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bon throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Bon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henderson thuds a left hand into Bon's body.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henderson swings for the body but Bon moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Henderson is predictable there
and Bon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Bon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bon moves out of range of the body kick from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a low kick as Bon jumps back.
Bon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Bon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Bon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Bon.
Henderson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henderson thinking.
Henderson throws a solid leg kick but Bon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Henderson.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson throws a head kick but Bon moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bon. That did some damage!#T2#
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon is just out of range.
Bon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bon counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bon scores with a kick to the body.
Henderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henderson misses with a leg kick
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
Bon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson misses with a hook
and Bon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henderson.
A head kick by Henderson misses
and Bon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bon throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Bon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bon is able to avoid easily.
Bon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Henderson lands the left hand.
Henderson misses with a kick to the body
and Bon counters with a nice uppercut.
Bon avoids a kick to the body.
Henderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bon checks a leg kick nicely.
Bon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bon.
A little feinted left hand from Bon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bon misses the shot to the body.
Bon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bon throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bon.
Bon throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Henderson misses with a kick to the body
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bon.
Henderson moves out of range as Bon strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bon. That did some damage!
A left lands for Henderson.
Bon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bon misses the target.
Henderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bon.
Bon throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Henderson misses
and Bon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bon moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson throws a leg kick
and Bon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oson Bon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Henderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Bon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Henderson sprawling to the canvas! Henderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bon finish him?!
Bon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bon counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oson Bon!
Oson Bon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
EFA 75 Vermeulen vs Hyang
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Douglass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Douglass checks it.
Douglass thinks about countering with a body kick.
Douglass avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson swings for the body but Douglass moves out of range.
Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
Douglass lands a lovely overhand right.
Douglass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson cracks Douglass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Douglass moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Henderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson cracks Douglass with an open hand slap.#T1#
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass.
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#
It looks like Murdo Douglass has been cut.
Douglass throws a big shot that misses.
Douglass throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglass was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglass throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henderson! But no joy.
Henderson clobbers Douglass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Douglass circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglass cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Douglass finds it's target.#T2#
Henderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
Douglass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglass is just out of range.
Douglass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglass walks into a jab.
Henderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Douglass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Douglass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Douglass throws a body kick that misses.
Douglass fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Douglass ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson.
Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Douglass's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglass tries to avoid it.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson. That snapped Douglass's head back.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Henderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Douglass had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Douglass is looking to land body kicks.
Henderson clobbers Douglass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Douglass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglass looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Douglass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Henderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Douglass's head backwards.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
It looked like Douglass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Douglass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglass. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murdo Douglass's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Henderson throws a leg kick but Douglass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Douglass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson throws out a leg kick but Douglass moves out of range and Henderson only half commits.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douglass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harry Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson lands a head shot.
Douglass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Douglass moves away from the strike by Henderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Douglass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Douglass throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Douglass.
Douglass missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Douglass throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Douglass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglass slips a straight right by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Douglass counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Douglass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Douglass misses the target.#CL#
Douglass moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Douglass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Douglass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Douglass struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Douglass.
Good body shot from Douglass.
#T2#
Douglass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Douglass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
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!#BC#
Douglass breaks the clinch.
Henderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Douglass tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
Douglass tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Douglass misses with a body kick.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Douglass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglass.
Henderson lands an overhand right.
Douglass slips a straight right by Henderson.
Douglass bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Henderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Douglass.#T3#
Douglass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Douglass counters with a quick kick to the body but Henderson blocks it.
Douglass throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a good low kick that Douglass was not able to check.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Douglass counters with a stiff right hand.
Douglass walks into a straight right hand from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Douglass counters with a good low kick that Henderson was not able to check.
Henderson misses with a left hand
and Douglass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Douglass pushes Henderson away with a front kick.
Henderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Douglass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet.
Douglass throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Henderson throws a hook but Douglass blocks it.
Henderson misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Henderson looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way.
Douglass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglass lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Douglass.
Douglass lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Douglass scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murdo Douglass dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Douglass looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Douglass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Douglass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson misses with a kick to the body.
Douglass throws a front kick that sends Henderson stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douglass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Douglass throws the kick towards the body but Henderson avoids it.
Douglass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Douglass throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Douglass misses the jab.
Douglass throws out a leg kick but Henderson moves out of range and Douglass only half commits.
Douglass misses with a low kick.
Douglass lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Douglass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henderson misses with a hook
and Douglass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglass checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Douglass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henderson scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Douglass misses its target.#KD#
Douglass cracks Henderson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Douglass has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Henderson to stand back up!#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Douglass throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Henderson's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Douglass dives in looking to finish as Henderson flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Douglass's strikes! Douglass is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Henderson's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Henderson was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murdo Douglass!
A relieved looking Murdo Douglass thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EFA 59 Watanabe vs Strawberry
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Henderson misses. #CL2#
Menezes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Henderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Henderson lands a nice uppercut.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Menezes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menezes.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Menezes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Menezes blocks an elbow strike.
Henderson presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Menezes on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Menezes controls the action.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Menezes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menezes.
Henderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Menezes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menezes takes a shot to the head.
Menezes lands a shoulder strike.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson lands with a light punch inside.
Menezes blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Menezes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
A short right from Menezes.
Menezes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Menezes.
Henderson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Menezes - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Henderson, and another! Menezes is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Harry Henderson!
Harry Henderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EFA 45 Murphy vs Harris
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Henderson scores with a nice body kick.
Henderson tests Deluxe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deluxe misses with a looping left.
Deluxe shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Deluxe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deluxe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deluxe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deluxe slips a straight right by Henderson.
We've been hearing reports that Deluxe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deluxe misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Deluxe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
Deluxe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Deluxe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Deluxe throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson gets full guard.
Deluxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Deluxe controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Deluxe tries to pass. #SUB2#
Henderson has his foot on Deluxe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deluxe works his way back into a safe position though.
Deluxe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deluxe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deluxe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deluxe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Deluxe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Deluxe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deluxe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Deluxe from controlling successfully.
Deluxe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Henderson is pulling down on Deluxe's head. It's preventing any offense from Deluxe, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deluxe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deluxe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henderson's guard.
Deluxe not doing much here.
Henderson tries to kick Deluxe off but Deluxe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Deluxe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deluxe stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Deluxe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deluxe.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deluxe connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Deluxe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deluxe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deluxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Deluxe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deluxe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Deluxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deluxe has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Henderson looking to control.
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deluxe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deluxe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson is trying to hold Deluxe in close to prevent damage but Deluxe has managed to pass into half guard.
Deluxe is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Deluxe is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Deluxe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deluxe wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Deluxe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Deluxe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Deluxe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deluxe throws a shot to the body.
Deluxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Deluxe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deluxe missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Deluxe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Deluxe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deluxe's sensitive parts.
Deluxe throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Deluxe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Henderson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnny Deluxe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Deluxe is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson managing to control the position. #T1#
Henderson wants to sweep here but Deluxe controlling him for the moment.
Deluxe tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Deluxe lands a couple of digs.
Deluxe trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deluxe chips away with some ground and pound.
Deluxe looking to pass the guard.
Deluxe is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Deluxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deluxe wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Deluxe stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Deluxe is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henderson wants to improve his position but instead Deluxe has moved into half guard.
Deluxe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Deluxe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Deluxe throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Henderson has his hands clasped together but Deluxe breaks the hold and Henderson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Deluxe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Deluxe!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Deluxe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TAOC #4
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Henderson throws a front kick aimed at Yu's knee but Yu avoids it well.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Yu throws a leg kick that misses.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Yu.
Henderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Henderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Yu throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Yu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shit House in the buildup to the fight.
Henderson thows a body kick. Yu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab from Henderson.
Henderson thows a leg kick but Yu checks it
and Yu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henderson thinking.
Henderson throws the kick towards the body but Yu avoids it.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson needs to keep his hands up - Yu had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Henderson tenderised Yu's leg. Yu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Henderson misses.
Yu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Henderson just manages to avoid it.
Henderson throws a low kick, looking for Yu's leg but Yu calmly moves out of range.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson lands with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Henderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henderson. That's going to slow Yu down.
Henderson lands a front kick.
Henderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Yu blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Yu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Yu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Henderson.
Yu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson throws the kick towards the body but Yu avoids it.
Henderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That kick from Henderson tenderised Yu's leg. Yu is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Yu takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Yu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu lands with a cross.
Yu just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
Yu tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yu is just out of range.
Yu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Yu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Yu slips under a jab.
Yu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Yu.
Yu throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Henderson.
Yu wants to slow Henderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yu manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Henderson coming out on top.
Henderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson cracks Yu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson cracks Yu with an open hand slap.
Yu is looking to wear down Henderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henderson connects with a leg kick. Yu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yu.
Yu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Henderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yu's hands.
Yu staying out of range there.
Henderson lands a front kick.
Henderson is looking to slow Yu down with leg kicks.
Yu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Henderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Yu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Yu misses.
Yu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Yu misses with a looping right.
Jab from Henderson.
A clash of legs there as Yu blocks the low kick.
Yu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Yu throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.#T5#
Henderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yu misses the shot to the body.
Yu fails to land with a series of punches.
Yu takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson sizes up Yu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Henderson.
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Yu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Yu misses
and Henderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Yu shrugs it off.
Henderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yu in his tracks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Henderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson misses with a body kick.
A big left from Yu misses.
Yu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yu.
Henderson cracks Yu with a good jab.#T6#
Henderson lands a jab to Yu's midsection.
Yu scores with a body shot.
Henderson slips under a jab from Yu.
Henderson misses the jab.
Yu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Yu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yu misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Yu moved out of range nicely.
Henderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henderson lands a leg kick that knocks Yu off balance momentarily.
Yu misses with a series of wild punches.
Yu connects with a body shot.
Henderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T7#
Henderson throws a low kick, looking for Yu's leg but Yu calmly moves out of range.
Henderson moves out of range as Yu strikes.
Yu takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Yu misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Yu throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yu.
Yu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson cracks Yu with a good jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henderson.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Yu misses its target.#T8#
Henderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Henderson.
Henderson clobbers Yu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yu takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson throws a hook but Yu avoids it easily.
Yu lands a jab to Henderson's midsection.
Henderson throws a nice head kick!
Henderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yu's calf.
Yu tried to score with a low kick but Henderson checks it.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Yu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson throws a solid leg kick but Yu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Henderson.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Yu jabs Henderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Henderson coming out on top.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T9#
Yu lands a nice shot that snaps Henderson's head back.
Yu with a nice cross.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Henderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Henderson throws a wild body kick that Yu sees coming a mile off.
Henderson misses the jab.
Yu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Yu does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Yu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Yu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson dominated that 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!
#R2#
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Yu moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yu doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Henderson misses.
It looked like Yu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henderson.
Yu moves out of range of the body kick.
Henderson feints and then cracks Yu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yu down.
Henderson throws a low kick but Yu moves out of range easily.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Yu moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Yu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Harry Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Yu moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a low kick but Yu moves out of range easily.
As Henderson tries to get set, Yu tries to push him back and clinch up but Henderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Henderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yu under the eye.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Henderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Henderson scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
A big left from Henderson misses. #T1#
Yu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Yu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Yu misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson misses with a body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Henderson lunges at Yu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yu's hand.
Yu misses with a wild body shot.
Yu checks a leg kick.
Yu tries to counter by clinching up but Henderson breaks away and moves out of range.
Henderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Yu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson tries to land a front kick but Yu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yu's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T2#
Yu digs a good body shot into Henderson's ribs.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Yu.
Nice shot by Henderson.
Yu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson throws a head kick but Yu moves out of range.
Yu dips to his left and cracks Henderson with an uppercut!
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Yu.
A lazy left from Henderson finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Yu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands a jab.
Yu moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
And Henderson responds with a good body kick, but Yu manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
A combination from Yu does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Yu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Yu.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Yu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Yu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yu's head.
Henderson throws a push kick but Yu slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Yu.
Henderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yu misses with a leg kick.
Yu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson counters with a body kick.
Henderson lands a head kick!
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yu.
Yu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Henderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Yu throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Yu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yu misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.#T5#
Yu just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yu.
Yu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yu ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yu.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Yu misses.
Henderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henderson sizes up Yu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Yu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henderson cracks Yu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yu on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson misses with a looping left.#T6#
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Yu is out of range.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu moves away.
Henderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Yu takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson throws a body kick that misses.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Yu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson throws a body kick that misses.
Yu misses the shot to the body.
Yu misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yu.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Dude Yu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Yu just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yu moves out of range of the body kick.
Yu throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yu's hands.
Yu throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Yu misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Henderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yu at a distance.
Yu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Yu throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Henderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yu misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yu misses the target.
Yu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T8#
Yu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Yu just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson lands with a kick to the temple. Yu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Henderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Henderson lands a head kick!
Yu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Henderson sizes up Yu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yu scores with a nice strike.
Yu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Yu off the cage and back into range.
Henderson cracks Yu with an open hand slap.#T9#
Henderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yu.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Yu. That snapped Henderson's head back.
Henderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yu. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Yu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
A good leg kick by Henderson.
Yu ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson.
Henderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yu misses the jab.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Yu's head back.
Henderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Henderson digs a good body shot into Yu's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Yu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Yu's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Harry Henderson!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Harry Henderson!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Harry Henderson!
Harry Henderson wins by unanimous decision!
Harry Henderson is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Henderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Dude Yu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand and BANG with me BITCH!!!'.
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Event:
DARE VEGAS
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Henderson is looking to clinch but Ellis is avoiding it.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Henderson instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Ellis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
A little feinted left hand from Ellis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ellis circles away.
Ellis misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Ellis pushes him off.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ellis throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ellis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henderson.
Ellis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Henderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ellis gets an underhook and turns Henderson into the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson. #BC#
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson moves to clinch but Ellis breaks away
and Ellis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ellis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ellis throws a leg kick but Henderson checks it.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellis thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A left lands for Ellis.
Henderson tries to land a front kick but Ellis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Henderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ellis lands a nice uppercut.
Ellis takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Marv Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson feints a counter leg kick.
Ellis swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Ellis.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Ellis backs away looking to recover.
Ellis misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Henderson rushes Ellis and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ellis as he jumps to the side.
Marv Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.#CL2#
Henderson has Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Henderson.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Henderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ellis uses from the top position.
Ellis forces his way into half guard.
Ellis wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
Ellis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Ellis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henderson defends it well. #SUB#
Ellis is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Ellis wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
Henderson is not content to let Ellis control the position.
Ellis is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ellis stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Ellis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ellis trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Ellis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ellis swivels and escapes.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Ellis keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Ellis keeps it at a distance.
Ellis throws a shot to the body.
Ellis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ellis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ellis throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellis circles away.
Marv Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range. #CL2#
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ellis is working Henderson over against the cage.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Ellis stalling.
#BC#
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henderson defending well as Ellis loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marv Ellis is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellis loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.#T2#
Ellis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellis misses with a body kick.
Ellis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Ellis finds it's way through Henderson's defenses.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellis lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson moves forwards but Ellis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ellis connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Ellis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ellis scores with a jab.#T3#
Ellis scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellis throws a big counter combination but Henderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ellis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Ellis circles away.
Ellis throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Ellis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ellis misses with a double jab.
Ellis takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A jab from Ellis misses.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Henderson tries to clinch but Ellis moves away
and Ellis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ellis with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis scoring well with a low kick there.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Ellis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Ellis circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Ellis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ellis.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson takes one to the chin there.
Ellis lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ellis.
Ellis scores with a body shot.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Ellis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Henderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Henderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ellis.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
Henderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ellis has knocked Henderson down with a huge combo! Ellis steps away and waves a wobbly Henderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellis is looking to counter punch.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ellis.
Ellis loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson tries to clinch but Ellis is having none of it.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Ellis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson looks to clinch #KD#
and Ellis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Henderson! Ellis lets Henderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ellis drops Henderson with a naaaaasty hook - Henderson is in real trouble here! Ellis dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marv Ellis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Rivera fails to pull guard.
Henderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Henderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rivera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henderson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mountain Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivera.
#TD2#
Henderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rivera is trying to keep an underhook but Henderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Henderson decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Henderson looking to score a takedown here. Rivera is defending well but Henderson drives through and ends up in Rivera's guard.
Henderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivera is proving hard to escape from.
Rivera looking to control.
#SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Rivera.#T1#
Henderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Henderson trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Henderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivera is proving hard to escape from.
Rivera is pulling down on Henderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Henderson, at least for the moment.
Henderson looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Rivera looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Rivera controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Rivera persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Henderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Rivera's takedown attempt.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rivera's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Henderson. #BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.#TD2#
Henderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivera on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivera's guard now, I'm sure.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Henderson stands up from Rivera's guard - Henderson perhaps looking for a knockout. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Henderson has knocked Rivera down with a huge combo! Henderson steps away and waves a wobbly Rivera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4##CL2#
Henderson forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Rivera is rocked!
Henderson working the clinch nicely. Rivera is working for position but Henderson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rivera crumples up against the cage and Henderson lands two more shots before the ref can save Rivera! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Harry Henderson!
Harry Henderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
YL 51: Lee v Draganov
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Sung clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Sung blocks with his arms.
Sung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson's efforts to push away.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sung moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sung.#T1#
Henderson looks to land a combination but Sung avoids it well.
Sung let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sam Sung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Sung circles away.
#CL#
Henderson has Sung up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
A body shot lands from Sung.
Sung lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Sung.#CL2#
Sung rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
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 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sung keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Sung has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Sung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sung wants to break free but Henderson has control.
#BC2#
Sung manages to break the clinch.
Sung fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Sung pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson is leaning against Sung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sung.
Sung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Sung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sung lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Sung has managed to clinch.
Sung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sung blocks an uppercut.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Sung has been cut.#BC2#
Sung manages to break the clinch.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson scores with a head kick. Sung tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sung, pushing him back against the cage.
Sung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Sung prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Sung lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Sung.
#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson slips under a jab from Sung.#T1#
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sung is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Sung takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Sung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Sung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sung connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Sung closes the distance and clinches.
Sung has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Sung has the dominant position.
Sung avoids the elbow strike from Henderson, against the cage.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sung misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Sung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sung forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Henderson clinches.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Sung keeps him there for the moment.
Sung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sung wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sung swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Sung is blocking nicely.
Sung working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson pushes Sung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson is trying to stall.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson tries to work over Sung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Sung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Sung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sung circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson takes a swing at Sung's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sung paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sung instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson tries to clinch but Sung moves out of range.
Sung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sung scores with a punch to the head.
Henderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Sung misses.
Henderson slips a jab from Sung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sung instigates a clinch.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Sung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Sung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Henderson has Sung pressed against the cage, preventing Sung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Sung is blocking nicely.
Henderson stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sung scores with a decent looking hook.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Sung circles away and keeps his distance.
Sung ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sung swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
A little jabbing left from Sung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sung takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Sung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sung misses with a wild combination.
As Sung looks to move away, Henderson throws a big counter combo but Sung just gets out of the way.#T2#
Sung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Henderson forces Sung back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sung paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sung blocks the body kick.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sung misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Sung. Sung maintains the clinch.
Sung blocks a body shot from Henderson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sung has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Sung really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Sung's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4##CL2#
Sung forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sam Sung seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Sung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Henderson to work.
Sung is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Sung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Sung.
#BC#
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Sung lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sung is out of range.
Sung swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
It seemed like Sung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sung.
Sung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.#T1#
Henderson wants to clinch up but Sung keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Sung moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Henderson clinches up with Sung and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sung manages to break the clinch.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson scores with a shot to the side of Sung's head.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harry Henderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sung working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Sung forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#
It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
Henderson wants to clinch.
It seemed like Sung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sam Sung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Sung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Sung manages to break the clinch.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Sung closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Sung rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Henderson lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson works Sung's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Sung.#T1#
Sung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson defending well as Sung loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Sung circles away and keeps his distance.
Sung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Henderson. #CUT#
That has opened up Sam Sung's cut even more.#BC#
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Sung clinches up against the cage.
Sam Sung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Sung.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Sung is blocking nicely.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Sung.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sung has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Sung is blocking nicely.
Sung misses with a body punch.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Sung has him pressed against the cage.
Sung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Harry Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sung 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Sung!
Sam Sung thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
YL 44: McGregor v Umm
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Henderson has managed to clinch.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abrahamian slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abrahamian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Henderson rushes Abrahamian and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson misses with a kick to the body
and Abrahamian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Henderson darts in and clinches Abrahamian up against the ropes.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrahamian.
Abrahamian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abrahamian working hard to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Henderson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Abrahamian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abrahamian has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Abrahamian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries to clinch but Abrahamian is having none of it.
Abrahamian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Henderson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Abrahamian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Abrahamian back into the ropes.#BC#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Abrahamian catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abrahamian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson throws a right hand that Abrahamian ducks under and follows up with a left that Abrahamian also avoids with ease.#T2#
Henderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abrahamian.
Henderson tries to clinch
and Abrahamian counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson looks to clinch
letting Abrahamian counter with a right hand.
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 throws a nice looking combination but Abrahamian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Abrahamian circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Henderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abrahamian misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Abrahamian circles away.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abrahamian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abrahamian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abrahamian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Henderson drives through and clinches with Abrahamian against the ropes.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abrahamian.
Abrahamian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Henderson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abrahamian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abrahamian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Abrahamian is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Abrahamian misses.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abrahamian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abrahamian keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Abrahamian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Artiom Abrahamian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Henderson works over Abrahamian's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Abrahamian. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abrahamian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Abrahamian.
Abrahamian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Abrahamian.
Abrahamian takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson closes the distance but Abrahamian moves to the side
and Abrahamian counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abrahamian looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Harry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Abrahamian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Abrahamian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henderson swings for the body but Abrahamian moves out of range.
Abrahamian is looking for the big counter here.
Abrahamian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Abrahamian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Abrahamian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abrahamian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Henderson looks to land a combination. Abrahamian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Artiom Abrahamian has been cut.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Abrahamian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abrahamian throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artiom Abrahamian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artiom Abrahamian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Henderson wants to clinch.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Abrahamian circles away.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson moves to clinch but Abrahamian breaks away
and Abrahamian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Abrahamian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Abrahamian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abrahamian circles away quickly and effectively.
Abrahamian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Henderson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Henderson clinches up with Abrahamian and pushes him back against the ropes.
Henderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abrahamian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Henderson.
Abrahamian lands a left hand.
Henderson presses Abrahamian against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abrahamian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson has Abrahamian pressed against the ropes.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abrahamian blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson lands an uppercut.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.
Abrahamian misses with the head strike.
A short right from Henderson.
A frustrated look appears on Abrahamian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abrahamian throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
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 lands a nice uppercut.#T2##BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abrahamian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abrahamian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Abrahamian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abrahamian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abrahamian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Abrahamian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Abrahamian scores with a hook to the body.
Abrahamian throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Artiom Abrahamian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Henderson wants to clinch
and Abrahamian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Abrahamian in a clinch.
Henderson cracks Abrahamian with a nice body shot.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrahamian backwards.
Abrahamian tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Henderson.
Abrahamian has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abrahamian.
Abrahamian misses with some punches.
Henderson lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Abrahamian tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harry Henderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Henderson.
Abrahamian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Henderson darts in and clinches Abrahamian up against the ropes.#T1#
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
Abrahamian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Henderson is looking to control Abrahamian's arms but Abrahamian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the ropes.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abrahamian misses with the head strike.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Abrahamian fails to land. #BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Abrahamian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abrahamian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abrahamian swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abrahamian keeps the fight on the outside.
Abrahamian looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Abrahamian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Henderson darts in and clinches Abrahamian up against the ropes.#KD#
Henderson drops Abrahamian with a big knee! Will Abrahamian beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Henderson pushes Abrahamian up against the ropes in a clinch.
Abrahamian struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrahamian backwards.
Abrahamian has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Abrahamian is rocked!#BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Abrahamian is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson wants to clinch up but Abrahamian keeps it at a distance.
Abrahamian seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Abrahamian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Abrahamian counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
The cut man is working on Artiom Abrahamian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Henderson throws a push kick but Abrahamian slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Abrahamian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to clinch
and Abrahamian counters with a straight right hand.
Artiom Abrahamian seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson scores with a shot to the side of Abrahamian's head. #BC#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abrahamian! But no joy.
Abrahamian circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries to clinch but Abrahamian moves away
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abrahamian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Abrahamian keeps it at a distance.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Abrahamian circles away.
Artiom Abrahamian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Abrahamian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Henderson clinches up against the ropes.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Abrahamian blocks it.
#T2#
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrahamian backwards.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Abrahamian backwards.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson tries to clinch but Abrahamian moves out of range.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Henderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abrahamian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson wants to clinch
and Abrahamian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henderson thinking.
Harry Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abrahamian is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Henderson tries to clinch but Abrahamian is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Henderson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harry Henderson made sure he mentioned Ronin Ringwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Combate 9: Khabib vs Xerxes
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Fossmo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fossmo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fossmo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Fossmo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fossmo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henderson defends well and Fossmo ends up having to push Henderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Fossmo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helge Fossmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Fossmo sprawls well.#TD#
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Fossmo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Henderson managing to control the position.
Fossmo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Fossmo tries to pass. #T1#
Fossmo throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Fossmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Fossmo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fossmo goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Fossmo dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Fossmo is avoiding it.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fossmo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fossmo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fossmo shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fossmo as he jumps to the side.
Fossmo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Fossmo fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Fossmo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henderson at a distance.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away.
#T3#
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Fossmo shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fossmo looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
Fossmo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fossmo off to one side.
Fossmo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fossmo is breathing heavily.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown.
Henderson wants to clinch but Fossmo slips to the side
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fossmo defends it nicely.
Henderson tries to clinch but Fossmo moves away
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fossmo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Fossmo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Fossmo just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Fossmo jumps guard and drags Henderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson trying to control but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fossmo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fossmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fossmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fossmo, not yet.
We've been informed that Henderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fossmo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Fossmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Fossmo is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Fossmo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fossmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fossmo wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Henderson wants to stand but Fossmo is controlling the position.
Fossmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
Fossmo distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo preventing the sweep.
Fossmo is stalling in the full guard.
Fossmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Fossmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Fossmo looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fossmo is retaining full guard.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fossmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fossmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Fossmo's legs - danger averted.
Fossmo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Fossmo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Fossmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henderson wants to get up but he can't break Fossmo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fossmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fossmo, not yet. #SUB#
Fossmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Fossmo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Fossmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Henderson gets to his feet - Fossmo follows without any prompting. #T3#
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fossmo shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fossmo.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fossmo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helge Fossmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson shoots in but Fossmo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Henderson clinches. #T4##BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson moves to clinch but Fossmo breaks away
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fossmo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson's head backwards.
No luck for Fossmo with that takedown attempt.
Fossmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Fossmo misses the target.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Fossmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Helge Fossmo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Fossmo in a clinch.
Fossmo is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Fossmo saw that one coming.
Harry Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Fossmo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fossmo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Fossmo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fossmo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1##SUB#
Fossmo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henderson is just riding it out for now. Fossmo eventually gives up the hold.
Fossmo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fossmo wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fossmo working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson is staying active underneath Fossmo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fossmo.
Fossmo moves into full mount! Henderson won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Fossmo looking to secure an arm triangle but Henderson defends it well. #T2#
Fossmo misses with a head shot.
Fossmo avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Fossmo controlling from mount.
Helge Fossmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fossmo scoring with strikes but Henderson is staying in there.
Fossmo controlling from mount.
Henderson wants to control but Fossmo is having none of it.#T3#
Fossmo with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Henderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fossmo landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Fossmo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fossmo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fossmo takes a little break here. Henderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henderson tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Fossmo working away.#SUB#
Fossmo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fossmo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Henderson tries to bench press Fossmo off him but Fossmo keeps the position. #SUB#
Fossmo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fossmo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helge Fossmo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fossmo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Laston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dave Laston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laston throws out the jab.
Laston doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laston back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Laston has been cut.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laston sprawls well. Laston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Laston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Laston fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laston moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laston tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Laston misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Laston is looking to clinch.
Laston throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Laston tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Laston.
#T1#
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laston after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson needs to keep his hands up - Laston had a free shot at his head there.
Henderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laston is out of range.
Henderson dives in and grabs Laston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laston pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Laston moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson defending well as Laston loads up on a big left hand.
Laston wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Laston moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2##CL2#
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Laston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Laston won't allow it.
Laston wants to stall.
Laston misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Laston scores with a jab.
A nice combination there by Henderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laston slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laston throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Laston sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henderson tries to circle away but Laston has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henderson walks into a left hand.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Laston's body. Laston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laston avoids the head kick by Henderson.
A swing and a miss from Laston.
Dave Laston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Laston misses its intended target.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Laston wants to clinch.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laston.
Laston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Laston is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
#T4#
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Laston shakes it off.#CUT2#
Dave Laston's cut is getting worse.
Laston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laston wants to clinch.
Laston tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laston throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Laston.#CL2#
Henderson drives through and clinches with Laston against the cage.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Laston blocks it.
Henderson jumps guard but Laston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laston is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Laston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Laston has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Laston is controlling him.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henderson. Henderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Laston with a nice cross.#CL2#
Henderson forces Laston back against the cage and clinches.
Laston connects with a knee to the head.
Laston is trying to stall.
Laston misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Henderson tries to pull guard but Laston holds him up against the cage and eventually Henderson drops back down to his feet.
Dave Laston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Laston is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Laston managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Dave Laston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laston wants to stall.
Henderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Henderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laston walks away with a smile on his face. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laston putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Laston is controlling him.
Laston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Henderson is trying to push Laston away but Laston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laston misses with a knee strike.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Laston.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laston lands a left hand.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Laston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dave Laston is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laston is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Laston tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Henderson slips a straight right by Laston.
Henderson unleashes a big counter combination but Laston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laston with a nice cross.#TD2#
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Laston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Henderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Henderson scoring with punches from side control.
Henderson lands some shots froms side control.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Henderson slows the pace down.
Laston wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Henderson connects with a decent elbow. #SU2#
Henderson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Laston moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Laston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laston defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Laston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laston misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Laston misses.
Laston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Laston dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Henderson misses with a body kick.
Laston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laston moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenderson.
Henderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laston wants to clinch.
Harry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laston circles away.
Laston tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Laston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks.
Laston lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Laston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Laston drops Henderson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Henderson looks back up at him and smiles so Laston waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!
Laston fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laston, pushing him back against the cage.
Laston is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Laston forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dave Laston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Laston won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laston walks away with a smile on his face. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henderson throws the kick towards the body but Laston avoids it.
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laston to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Laston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laston sprawls well. Laston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Laston.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laston misses with an uppercut.
Laston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laston stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Laston has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laston smiles and moves away.
Henderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laston leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Laston lands a big right hand that sends Henderson crashing to the mat! Laston stays standing though and waves Henderson back to his feet!
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Laston finish him?
Laston tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Laston moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
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!#CL2#
Laston tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.#T4##BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laston is trying to maintain a safe position but Henderson gets an underhook and turns Laston into the cage.
Henderson tries to circle away but Laston has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Henderson fails to pull guard.
Laston looking to stall.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Laston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laston 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Laston!
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