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Event:
CDFC 27: Havoc vs Taylor
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Henriksen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damorning. #TD2#
Henriksen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Damorning controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henriksen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Henriksen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Damorning is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henriksen, into his guard. #REVR#
Henriksen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damorning is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Damorning drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Damorning as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Henriksen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Damorning! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Toppo Damorning!
Our winner, Toppo Damorning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CDFC 20: Havoc vs Nemeth
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Henriksen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henriksen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Henriksen is looking for a kimura but Higuchi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henriksen to get the leverage. #SUB#
Henriksen is looking for a kimura here.
Higuchi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Henriksen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Higuchi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Henriksen seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Henriksen is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Henriksen 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.
#SUB#
Henriksen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Henriksen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Higuchi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Henriksen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Henriksen! |
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Event:
CDFC 12: Della Bella vs Kosmod
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Henriksen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Henriksen dives in and grabs Ahola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahola pushes down on Henriksen's head and hops out.
We've been told by Ahola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henriksen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henriksen scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola leaves Henriksen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ahola as Henriksen shoots in.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Henriksen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahola is fending him off so far but Henriksen persists. Nope, Ahola circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahola lands with an overhand left.
Henriksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Ahola lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Ahola rushes Henriksen and presses him up against the cage.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Henriksen.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Henriksen goes for a takedown attempt but Ahola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahola wants it to stay on the feet.
Henriksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahola jabs Henriksen right on the nose. Henriksen blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Henriksen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henriksen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henriksen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahola lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand.
Ahola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henriksen's hands.
Jab by Ahola.
Nice cross by Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahola lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand.
Henriksen closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Henriksen pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Ahola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahola scores with a jab.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henriksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Ahola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henriksen doesn't seem phased though.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Henriksen moves away and avoids it.
Henriksen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henriksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahola sprawls well. He's pushed Henriksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henriksen looks winded!
Henriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Ahola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen moves forwards but Ahola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Henriksen moved out of range nicely.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahola as he avoids it easily.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
Ahola scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Henriksen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahola sizes up Henriksen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahola, as that shot connected.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola connects with a jab.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
Ahola 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.
Henriksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahola sprawls well. He's pushed Henriksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henriksen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahola's waist but Ahola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henriksen off to one side.
Ahola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
Ahola connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henriksen tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Henriksen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ahola is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Henriksen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ahola's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Henriksen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henriksen wants to control from the top but Ahola keeps moving. #SUB2#
Henriksen has gone for a leg lock! Ahola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henriksen's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Henriksen is looking for a triangle but Ahola pushes his legs off easily.
Ahola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Henriksen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ahola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henriksen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB2#
Henriksen working for submissions but it's allowed Ahola to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Henriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahola pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Henriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahola pulls his head out easily.
Henriksen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Henriksen looking for submissions off his back.
Henriksen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Henriksen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henriksen is trying to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Henriksen actively working from the bottom here.
Henriksen is pressing down on Ahola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henriksen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahola defends it nicely.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henriksen's head.
Henriksen tries for a takedown but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henriksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ahola lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Ahola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahola.#CL#
Ahola moves into the clinch successfully.
Henriksen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
A short right from Ahola on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarkko Ahola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahola.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a nice body shot.
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henriksen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Henriksen is rocked!
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?#T3#
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Ahola digs a right hand into Henriksen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henriksen's gas tank.
Ahola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ahola is leaning against Henriksen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD#
Ahola drops Henriksen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Henriksen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Emil Henriksen has been cut.
Nice body punch from Ahola - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Ahola drops Henriksen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Henriksen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahola creates a bit of distance and cracks Henriksen with a massive left hook! Henriksen crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Ahola stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarkko Ahola!
Our winner, Jarkko Ahola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CDFC 5:Tarver vs Goff
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Ableman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henriksen feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henriksen. #SUB#
Henriksen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henriksen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ableman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henriksen asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Henriksen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ableman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ableman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Henriksen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ableman pushes Henriksen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henriksen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##SUB#
Henriksen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ableman is trying to buck Henriksen off.#SUB#
Henriksen is trying to get an arm triangle but Ableman is defending well. #SUB#
Henriksen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Henriksen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ableman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Henriksen swings around for an armbar but Ableman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henriksen's guard.#T2#
Ableman preventing the sweep.
Ableman wants to get up but he can't break Henriksen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Ableman stands up and waves to Henriksen to follow him.
Ableman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henriksen tries to counter with a takedown but Ableman is quick to defend against it.
Ableman swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Henriksen dives in and scores a takedown into Ableman's guard.#SUB#
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ableman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henriksen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Henriksen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Henriksen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ableman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ableman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ableman! #REVB##T3##SU2#
Ableman stands up and beckons Henriksen to his feet.
Henriksen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ableman with a nice cross.
Ableman lands with a kick to the temple. Henriksen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Henriksen avoids the head kick by Ableman.
Ableman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Henriksen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Henriksen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ableman dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Ableman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Ableman.
Ableman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ableman throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Henriksen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ableman looking to control.
#SUB#
Henriksen drops back looking for a leg! Ableman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ableman manages to kick Henriksen off! Henriksen jumps back into Ableman's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA (Public Gym) inform us that Ableman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Henriksen drops back looking for a leg! Ableman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ableman manages to kick Henriksen off! Henriksen jumps back into Ableman's guard. #SUB#
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benny Ableman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Henriksen shoots in looking for a takedown but Ableman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henriksen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Ableman misses #TD#
and Henriksen counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Henriksen has an Americana. Ableman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Henriksen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Henriksen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Emil Henriksen! |
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Event:
CDFC 1
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Schruuuuuuuut dives in and grabs Henriksen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henriksen pushes down on Schruuuuuuuut's head and hops out.
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown but Schruuuuuuuut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Henriksen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schruuuuuuuut quickly recovers to half guard.
Schruuuuuuuut has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Henriksen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schruuuuuuuut is looking for a sweep. Henriksen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schruuuuuuuut has hold of Henriksen's hands but Henriksen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schruuuuuuuut tries to roll over but Henriksen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Henriksen seems to be looking for submissions.
Henriksen 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.
Henriksen passes to side control. #SUB#
Henriksen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Schruuuuuuuut looks calm but he's in trouble here. Henriksen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Schruuuuuuuut is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Henriksen lets go of the hold and Schruuuuuuuut can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Henriksen! |
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