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Event:
GDL 118: Hawthrone VS Schmidt
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hendricks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Preston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hendricks trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
Hendricks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Preston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Preston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Hendricks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Preston keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Preston is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Preston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Preston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hendricks is not content to let Preston control the position.#SUB#
Preston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hendricks is just riding it out for now. Preston eventually gives up the hold.
Hendricks is looking to control Preston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hendricks avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.
Preston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Preston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hendricks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Preston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hendricks to regain full guard.
Preston pushing down on Hendricks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Preston not doing much here.
Hendricks trying to control but Preston postures up.
Preston content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Preston to get the leverage. #SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Preston to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Preston decides to stand and escape the position.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendricks as he avoids it easily.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Preston was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.#TD2#
Hendricks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Preston makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hendricks throws a jab when Preston was well out of range.#TD2#
Preston tries to sprawl but Hendricks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Preston kicks Hendricks off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Preston. #TD2#
Hendricks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Preston!
Preston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Preston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Preston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hendricks did well to prevent Preston getting side control.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Preston seems to be working for a kimura but Hendricks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Preston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Preston. #SUB#
Preston looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Preston thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Preston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Preston thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Preston has control of the leg.
Preston controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
Preston throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Preston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendricks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks wants to control the action here but instead Preston manages to pass to full mount!
Preston thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Preston with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Preston controlling his opponent.
Preston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?#T3#
Preston thowing shots but they're missing.
Preston looking to finish with strikes here!
Preston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hendricks hang on?
Hendricks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Preston thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Preston looking for a guillotine from mount but Hendricks is having none of it. #T4#
Preston controlling the pace for now.
Allan Preston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Preston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hendricks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Preston.
Preston looking to control but Hendricks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Preston looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Preston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hendricks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hendricks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hendricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Preston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendricks is trying to control the action in half guard but Preston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Preston is looking to improve his position.
Preston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Preston.
Hendricks trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston trying to keep a closed guard but Hendricks is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hendricks is sitting in close to Preston's body. Preston has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hendricks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hendricks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Preston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Allan Preston!
An out of breath Allan Preston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 113: Perkele VS Dilbrandt
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Hendricks throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Hendricks avoids the body shot from Harris.
An attempted straight right counter from Hendricks misses the target.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Hendricks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hendricks misses with a double jab
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hendricks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hendricks misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hendricks scrambles back to his feet.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris cracks Hendricks with an open hand slap.
Hendricks fails to land the takedown.
Terrance Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendricks is just out of range.
Harris lands a head shot.
Hendricks misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris takes a swing at Hendricks's ribcage but misses.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris scores with a jab.
Harris has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hendricks.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendricks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris misses with the combination.
A low kick from Hendricks misses
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hendricks thinking.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hendricks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks takes one to the chin there.
Harris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hendricks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hendricks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hendricks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Hendricks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Hendricks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hendricks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harris throws a leg kick which misses Hendricks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendricks tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Harris misses.
Hendricks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hendricks doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hendricks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hendricks with a poor takedown
and Hendricks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Harris instigates a clinch.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hendricks being controlled against the cage.
Hendricks looking for a takedown.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hendricks looking to stall.
Harris has Hendricks pushed against the cage.
Hendricks fails to pull guard.
Harris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hendricks turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hendricks manages to end up in side control.
Harris throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Harris is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Harris is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hendricks off and has taken his back!
Harris controlling well, preventing Hendricks from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Hendricks showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Harris has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hendricks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Harris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hendricks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Harris misses.
Kenny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws out a powerful jab.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hendricks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Hendricks persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Hendricks sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Hendricks avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hendricks gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris wants to improve his position but Hendricks is controlling well.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Hendricks is very close to passing his half guard.
Hendricks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris missing with punches from the bottom.
Harris wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Hendricks is thwarting Harris's attempts to control the position.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Hendricks is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hendricks with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendricks.
A bone on bone clash there as Hendricks blocks the leg kick.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Kenny Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Hendricks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Hendricks darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Hendricks into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris lands a left hand.
Hendricks can't get the takedown.
#T4#
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris stuns Hendricks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hendricks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris digs a good body shot into Hendricks's ribs.
Hendricks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hendricks 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.
Hendricks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Hendricks's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harris lands with a good body shot.
Hendricks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Hendricks misses with a double jab
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hendricks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Harris throws a series of strikes that have Hendricks backpedaling.
#ROC2#Hendricks is rocked!
Hendricks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harris connects with the punch.
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris stuns Hendricks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hendricks walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris cracks Hendricks with an open hand slap.
Hendricks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Harris cracks a nice hook into Hendricks's ribs.
Harris punishes Hendricks's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hendricks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Harris.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Hendricks's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Harris catches Hendricks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Hendricks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hendricks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harris punishes Hendricks's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris wants to land a leg kick but Hendricks is out of range.
Harris thuds a left hand into Hendricks's body.
Harris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hendricks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Hendricks tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Harris dips to his left and cracks Hendricks with an uppercut!
Harris throws out a powerful jab.
Hendricks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris's corner calls for a 1-2. Harris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hendricks walks into a straight right hand from Harris.
Kenny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Hendricks.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hendricks at a distance.
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hendricks's sensitive parts.
Hendricks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Harris scores with a body shot.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Hendricks misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris works Hendricks's body with a nice hook.
Hendricks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris cracks Hendricks with a good jab.
Hendricks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terrance Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Harris! |
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Event:
GDL 108: Submission VS Camble
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Hendricks misses with the combination.
Piper throws a counter combo.#CL#
Hendricks gets a clinch. #TD#
Hendricks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Piper uses from the top position.
Piper looking to sit in guard and control but Hendricks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Piper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Piper keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks stands up over Piper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hendricks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Piper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendricks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hendricks distracts Piper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hendricks content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Hendricks distracts Piper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Piper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hendricks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hendricks lands a couple of digs.
Hendricks works over Piper with some ground and pound from guard.
Hendricks pushing down on Piper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Hendricks there.
Hendricks slows the pace down in half guard.
Piper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Hendricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Piper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Piper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendricks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hendricks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendricks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Hendricks is trying to work for a kimura but Piper is defending well.
Hendricks working Piper over with strikes. #T3#
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks winds up and cracks Piper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hendricks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Piper is bucking up trying to escape but Hendricks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hendricks tries to control but Piper wriggling away.
The referee warns Piper that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Piper tries to reverse the position but Hendricks maintains control.
Hendricks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hendricks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hendricks postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Piper looks a forlorn figure.
Piper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
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!
Piper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hendricks landing shots from mount.
Hendricks avoids the attempt from Piper to control.
Hendricks cracks Piper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hendricks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hendricks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hendricks raining down shots from the mount!
Hendricks breaks from Piper's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hendricks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Piper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Hendricks is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Piper can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Hendricks looking for a guillotine from mount but Piper is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Hendricks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hendricks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Hendricks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piper tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hendricks manages to move to mount!
Hendricks working Piper over with strikes here.
Hendricks 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.
A nice elbow there by Hendricks.
Piper is bucking up trying to escape but Hendricks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hendricks lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hendricks has control of Piper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Piper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hendricks with the ground and pound from mount.
Hendricks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T1##SUB#
Hendricks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Piper has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hendricks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Hendricks working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Piper looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hendricks! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kenny Hendricks!
Kenny Hendricks made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This is everything I predicted. Assad is strong with his Muay Thai but my grappling is just so much better. He's a hell of a competitor and he will be back!'. |
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Event:
GDL 102: Sloan VS Hunt
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Lyons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hendricks distracts Lyons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyons working a defensive guard here.
Hendricks is in close to Lyons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hendricks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lyons wants to stand but Hendricks is controlling the position.
Lyons being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyons seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks lands a couple of elbows.
Hendricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hendricks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Hendricks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyons's head.
Lyons has momentary wrist control but Hendricks slips an elbow through the middle.
Hendricks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lyons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendricks on the ground.
Hendricks distracts Lyons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyons is retaining full guard.
Hendricks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hendricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hendricks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hendricks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hendricks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hendricks is in close to Lyons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hendricks pushes down on Lyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Let's hope that Hendricks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Lyons's hands, connecting with Lyons's forehead.
Well, if Hendricks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lyons has hold of Hendricks's hands but Hendricks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hendricks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Lyons defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hendricks. #T3#
Hendricks landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hendricks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hendricks landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lyons hang on?
Hendricks dominating with strikes here.
Hendricks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Hendricks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hendricks raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Hendricks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Lyons is rocked!
Hendricks controlling the position easily from mount.
Hendricks unloading with bombs!
Oh Lyons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Hendricks is landing with some decent strikes but Lyons is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lyons seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Hendricks wants to finish this one by submission but Lyons is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hendricks.
Hendricks controlling the pace for now.
Hendricks raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Hendricks.
Lyons in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hendricks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hendricks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Hendricks looking to secure an arm triangle but Lyons defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Hendricks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lyons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendricks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Lyons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hendricks landing with the ground and pound.
Hendricks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kenny Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendricks forces his way into half guard.
Hendricks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Hendricks there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lyons strikes from the bottom but Hendricks passes into mount!
#T1#
Hendricks with the ground and pound from mount.
Hendricks with a couple of short strikes.
Hendricks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lyons is working to get back to half guard.
Hendricks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hendricks postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lyons bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hendricks and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Hendricks!
In his post fight interview, Kenny Hendricks gave a big smile as he said 'This is everything I predicted. Assad is strong with his Muay Thai but my grappling is just so much better. He's a hell of a competitor and he will be back!'. |
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Event:
GDL 95: Killer Jr VS Lasombra
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Hendricks moves away from the strike by Teb.
Teb just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks misses with a hook.
Teb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Hendricks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Teb quickly recovers to half guard.
Teb trying to control here.
Hendricks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hendricks is keen to just control but Teb is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hendricks is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Teb to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Teb has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hendricks throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Teb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hendricks content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Teb is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hendricks throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Teb's body to avoid the submission. Teb has instead reached around Hendricks's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Teb arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Teb!
Kenny Hendricks was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost to a hell of a guy. His Muay Thai is unbelievable. Everytime I went to move somewhere looking for a opening, he was there. I regroup, and I come back stronger. Thanks for the fight brother. '. |
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Event:
GDL 89: West VS Camble
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Hendricks connects with the punch.#TD#
Hendricks dives in and scores a takedown into Konrad's guard.
Konrad being controlled here, momentarily.
Konrad throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hendricks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hendricks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hendricks stands up over Konrad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hendricks throwing strikes from guard but Konrad blocks nicely.
Hendricks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hendricks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hendricks looking to pass the guard.
Hendricks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Konrad controlling Hendricks's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Konrad is positioning himself well to prevent Hendricks advancing to mount.
Konrad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Konrad.
Konrad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konrad tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Konrad looking for a guillotine here but Hendricks defends easily.
Hendricks is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Hendricks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendricks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hendricks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hendricks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Konrad's guard.#SUB2#
Konrad is looking for a triangle but Hendricks pushes his legs off easily.
Hendricks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hendricks stopping the sweep attempt from Konrad.
Konrad working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hendricks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hendricks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hendricks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Konrad trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Hendricks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Konrad moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hendricks lands a takedown into guard.
Konrad controls Hendricks momentarily but Hendricks frees himself. #ES2#
Konrad is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Konrad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Konrad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendricks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad jumps guard but Hendricks stands there with Konrad around his waist. Konrad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenny Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Konrad.#TD#
Hendricks decides to pull guard.
Konrad wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Hendricks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hendricks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Konrad forces his way into half guard.
Konrad tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Konrad looks to land a strike but Hendricks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Konrad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Konrad trying to pass the guard but Hendricks defending well.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
Konrad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Konrad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Konrad tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3##SUB2#
Konrad is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Konrad to get the leverage.
Hendricks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Konrad. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hendricks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendricks is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Konrad.#TD#
Hendricks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Konrad to the ground. Hendricks is now in Konrad's guard.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Konrad can do to turn this around?
Hendricks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Konrad keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Konrad working a defensive guard but Hendricks manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kenny Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Konrad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Konrad keeps working.
Hendricks working away.
Hendricks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hendricks lands some shots froms side control.
Hendricks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konrad on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Konrad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hendricks's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Hendricks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hendricks gets tackled into the cage by Konrad. Konrad maintains the clinch.
Hendricks stalls.
Konrad tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendricks avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Hendricks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Konrad missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hendricks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Konrad is pressing down on Hendricks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad working a defensive guard here.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving. #T1#
Hendricks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hendricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hendricks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Konrad keeping full guard, as Hendricks tries to pass.
Konrad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hendricks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Konrad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hendricks working some strikes from top position.
Hendricks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hendricks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Hendricks trying to control but Konrad is working from the bottom.
Konrad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hendricks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Konrad pushes Hendricks off but Hendricks dives into side control.
Konrad taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Hendricks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Konrad rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hendricks's guard! Nice work there by Konrad! #T3#
Konrad wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.
Konrad wants to stand but Hendricks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kenny Hendricks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konrad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hendricks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Konrad wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.
Hendricks pulls Konrad in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hendricks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konrad wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Konrad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peter Konrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendricks has control of Konrad's left arm, preventing Konrad from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenny Hendricks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hendricks, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Hendricks!
As Kenny Hendricks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This is everything I predicted. Assad is strong with his Muay Thai but my grappling is just so much better. He's a hell of a competitor and he will be back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Fez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hendricks sprawling to the canvas! Hendricks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fez finish him?!
#ROC2#Hendricks is rocked!#CL2#
Fez clinches.
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendricks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fez lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendricks 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!
Still in the clinch, Fez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hendricks has Fez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Hendricks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fez lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Fez.
Fez gets through Hendricks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Fez.
Fez is muscling Hendricks up against the cage and as Hendricks bounces back off, Fez cracks him with a huge right hand! Hendricks crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Assad Fez!
Kenny Hendricks spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost to a hell of a guy. His Muay Thai is unbelievable. Everytime I went to move somewhere looking for a opening, he was there. I regroup, and I come back stronger. Thanks for the fight brother. '. |
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