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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Duggan thuds a left hand into Hendriksen's body.
Duggan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hendriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duggan throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Morten Hendriksen has been cut.
Hendriksen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Hendriksen is rocked!
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Hendriksen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendriksen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Duggan swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Duggan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Hendriksen connects with a single shot there.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendriksen but Hendriksen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendriksen tries to counter by clinching up but Roberts breaks away and moves out of range.
Roberts takes one on the button.
Roberts 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendriksen with a nice cross.
Hendriksen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##CL#
Hendriksen moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Hendriksen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hendriksen works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
Hendriksen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Morten Hendriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Roberts.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Hendriksen prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendriksen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hendriksen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Hendriksen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hendriksen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Roberts tries for a takedown but Hendriksen manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendriksen.
Good body shot from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Hendriksen.
Roberts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendriksen lands a body shot.
Hendriksen digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
Hendriksen digs a right hand underneath Roberts's ribcage. Roberts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen has Roberts pushed against the cage.#BC#
Hendriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morten Hendriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hendriksen counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Hendriksen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Hendriksen manages to break the clinch.
Hendriksen scores with a spinning back kick!
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendriksen circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hendriksen. Roberts shrugs it off though.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hendriksen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roberts manages to circle out of the way.
Hendriksen scores with a one two! Roberts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hendriksen connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Hendriksen tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hendriksen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Hendriksen gets a clinch.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
A short right from Hendriksen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Hendriksen dominated that round.
That's time! Hendriksen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hendriksen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roberts throws a strike but Hendriksen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hendriksen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendriksen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts stops Hendriksen from standing up.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendriksen has wrist control.
Roberts throws a strike but Hendriksen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Roberts throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU#
Hendriksen stands and steps away. Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Hendriksen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hendriksen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morten Hendriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Roberts.
Hendriksen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hendriksen scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Hendriksen lands a body shot.
Hendriksen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Hendriksen. #TD2#
Roberts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hendriksen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Hendriksen is pushing Roberts's head away, looking to escape. Roberts manages to hold on to the position though.
Hendriksen prevents Roberts from improving position.
Roberts with the ground and pound but Hendriksen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Roberts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts winds up and cracks Hendriksen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Hendriksen is rocked!
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Hendriksen's hands, connecting with Hendriksen's forehead.
Oh Hendriksen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roberts lands a big elbow - Hendriksen is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Li Citra just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendriksen is looking to counter punch.
Li Citra tries to clinch but Hendriksen moves away
and Hendriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li Citra goes for a double leg but Hendriksen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendriksen continues to drive forward.
Hendriksen is looking to counter the offense by Li Citra and move into the clinch.
Hendriksen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li Citra.
Li Citra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Hendriksen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Li Citra misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hendriksen counters by clinching up. #BC#
Hendriksen breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Citra shoots in for a double leg but Hendriksen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morten Hendriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Li Citra.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li Citra.
Li Citra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Li Citra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hendriksen.
Li Citra with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hendriksen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Li Citra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendriksen controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Hendriksen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Li Citra is predictable there #CL#
and Hendriksen counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li Citra is working for takedown but Hendriksen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hendriksen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li Citra tries to stall but Hendriksen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Hendriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li Citra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Hendriksen moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Hendriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li Citra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendriksen is fending him off so far but Li Citra persists. Nope, Hendriksen circles away and we're back to standing.
Li Citra misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hendriksen counters by clinching up.
Hendriksen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hendriksen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li Citra throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Hendriksen moves into the clinch.
Li Citra tries to pull guard but Hendriksen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hendriksen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Hendriksen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendriksen keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Hendriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li Citra.
Li Citra unleashes a big counter combination but Hendriksen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morten Hendriksen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li Citra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hendriksen counters with an inside leg kick.
Hendriksen throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Hendriksen.
Hendriksen scoring well with a low kick there.
Hendriksen moves away from the strike by Li Citra.
Hendriksen tries to counter by clinching up but Li Citra breaks away and moves out of range.
Hendriksen throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Hendriksen does no damage.
Hendriksen avoids the head kick by Li Citra.
#T4#
Li Citra misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Hendriksen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li Citra moves out of range as Hendriksen throws a body kick.
Li Citra misses with a takedown attempt - Hendriksen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luca Li Citra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendriksen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Li Citra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li Citra throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Hendriksen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Li Citra tries to break the clinch but Hendriksen is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Hendriksen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Li Citra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li Citra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hendriksen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li Citra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendriksen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li Citra shoots in but Hendriksen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendriksen throws a big shot that misses.
Li Citra wants to clinch.
Hendriksen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendriksen misses the shot to the body.
Li Citra moves to clinch but Hendriksen breaks away
and Hendriksen counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Li Citra tries to bum rush Hendriksen with a series of wild strikes but Hendriksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Li Citra tries to get set, Hendriksen tries to push him back and clinch up but Li Citra manages to avoid the attempt.
Li Citra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hendriksen throws a sloppy head kick and Li Citra moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Li Citra.
Li Citra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendriksen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hendriksen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Li Citra tries to bum rush Hendriksen with a series of wild strikes but Hendriksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li Citra loads up on a big right hand but Hendriksen slips the punch.
Li Citra fails to land the takedown.#T2##CL#
Hendriksen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Hendriksen breaks the clinch.
Hendriksen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Li Citra misses with a takedown attempt
and Hendriksen counters with a nice uppercut.
Morten Hendriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Li Citra.
Li Citra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hendriksen counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendriksen lands a head shot.
Li Citra tries to clinch up but Hendriksen circles away and keeps his distance.
Li Citra swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Hendriksen moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hendriksen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Li Citra working hard to break the clinch.
Hendriksen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hendriksen taking a breather.
Hendriksen lands with a light punch inside.
Hendriksen throws a punch but it's blocked by Li Citra.
Li Citra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hendriksen prevents it.
Li Citra blocks a body shot from Hendriksen. #BC#
Hendriksen breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Li Citra misses #CL#
and Hendriksen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Li Citra takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Hendriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendriksen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Li Citra misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hendriksen moves into the clinch.#T4#
Hendriksen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li Citra.
Hendriksen lands a shoulder strike.
Li Citra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Li Citra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hendriksen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendriksen just leaning against Li Citra, taking a breather.
Li Citra is working for takedown but Hendriksen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hendriksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li Citra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Hendriksen breaks from the clinch.
Hendriksen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li Citra's sensitive parts.
Li Citra shoots for a takedown but Hendriksen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Hendriksen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Li Citra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendriksen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendriksen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendriksen. Li Citra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li Citra wants to counter the offense by Hendriksen and move into the clinch position.
Li Citra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hendriksen.
Hendriksen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li Citra can do to turn this around?
Hendriksen slaps away a takedown attempt from Li Citra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li Citra wants to clinch
and Hendriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendriksen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li Citra.
Hendriksen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morten Hendriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Li Citra.
Hendriksen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Li Citra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Li Citra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendriksen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendriksen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Li Citra.
Hendriksen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hendriksen lands a front kick.
Li Citra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li Citra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li Citra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Hendriksen counters by clinching up. #BC#
Hendriksen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hendriksen drives through and clinches with Li Citra against the cage.
Hendriksen lands a body shot.
Hendriksen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Li Citra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendriksen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Li Citra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendriksen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Li Citra tries to pull guard but Hendriksen won't allow it.
#BC#
Hendriksen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li Citra has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Hendriksen moves into the clinch.
A short right from Hendriksen on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Hendriksen on the inside. #BC#
Hendriksen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li Citra tries to clinch up
and Hendriksen counters with a straight right hand.
Li Citra shoots in but no luck this time.
Li Citra darts in trying to clinch
and Hendriksen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A head kick by Li Citra misses
and Hendriksen counters with a right hand to the body.
Li Citra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hendriksen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morten Hendriksen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendriksen lands a slapping body shot.
Hendriksen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hendriksen takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Hendriksen can't find room to land a body shot as Li Citra controls the action.
Li Citra is trying to pull guard but Hendriksen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hendriksen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hendriksen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hendriksen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendriksen.
A body shot lands from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Li Citra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hendriksen is defending well.
Li Citra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendriksen is defending well for now.
Hendriksen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luca Li Citra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morten Hendriksen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li Citra has Hendriksen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hendriksen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Hendriksen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendriksen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Hendriksen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Crunch! Hendriksen slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendriksen, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hendriksen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hendriksen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hendriksen can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendriksen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nurmagomedov will feel that in the morning.
Decent striking displayed by Hendriksen there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Hendriksen ducked under it nicely.
Hendriksen lands with a shot to the body.
Hendriksen throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Hendriksen with a nice calf kick.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendriksen tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendriksen to the ground. Hendriksen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendriksen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hendriksen lands a front kick.
That kick from Hendriksen tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hendriksen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hendriksen. Nurmagomedov shrugs it off though.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Hendriksen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendriksen works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Hendriksen lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hendriksen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hendriksen!
#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hendriksen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hendriksen can pounce on him.
Hendriksen jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
Hendriksen lands a nice looking body kick.
Hendriksen scores with a leg kick.
Hendriksen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hendriksen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hendriksen scores with a kick to the body.
Hendriksen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hendriksen scores with a kick to the body.
Hendriksen scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morten Hendriksen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hendriksen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hendriksen throws a front kick that sends Nurmagomedov stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hendriksen. Hendriksen obviously looking to wear him down.
Hendriksen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hendriksen scores with a spinning back kick!
Hendriksen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurmagomedov's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendriksen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hendriksen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendriksen defends it nicely.#T4#
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid body kick from Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hendriksen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendriksen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendriksen throws a front kick that sends Nurmagomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Hendriksen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Hendriksen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov'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.#R2#
Hendriksen feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hendriksen. Hendriksen obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Hendriksen.
A left lands for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hendriksen lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendriksen thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
Hendriksen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hendriksen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendriksen lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendriksen scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hendriksen finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.
Nice cross by Hendriksen.
Hendriksen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hendriksen with the inside leg kick.
Hendriksen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hendriksen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hendriksen slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Hendriksen connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendriksen lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hendriksen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Crunch! Hendriksen slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Hendriksen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendriksen connects with a crisp jab.
Hendriksen throws a good cross that connects.
Hendriksen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nurmagomedov will feel that in the morning.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nurmagomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hendriksen - the referee stops the clock and Nurmagomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hendriksen. Nurmagomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hendriksen finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Hendriksen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendriksen continues to drive forward.
Hendriksen lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hendriksen.
Hendriksen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendriksen lands an uppercut.
Hendriksen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hendriksen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not.
Hendriksen misses with a body punch.
#T3#
A short left from Hendriksen.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hendriksen won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hendriksen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hendriksen digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank.
Hendriksen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hendriksen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov can't break the clinch.
Hendriksen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.#T4#
A short right from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hendriksen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Hendriksen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Hendriksen is controlling him.
Good body shot from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hendriksen cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
A short right from Hendriksen on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Hendriksen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Hendriksen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hendriksen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Hendriksen sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hendriksen throws a front kick that sends Nurmagomedov stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Hendriksen and presses him up against the cage.
Hendriksen pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hendriksen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morten Hendriksen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hendriksen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not.
Hendriksen scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hendriksen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendriksen lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hendriksen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendriksen works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Hendriksen lands a body punch. #T1#
Hendriksen is leaning against Nurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hendriksen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hendriksen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hendriksen scores with a shoulder strike.
Hendriksen gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hendriksen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hendriksen pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hendriksen lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendriksen lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Hendriksen. #T2#
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hendriksen lands a shot to the body.
Hendriksen lands a left hand.
A short right from Hendriksen.
A short body shot lands from Hendriksen as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hendriksen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hendriksen lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Hendriksen - that landed with a thud.
Hendriksen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Hendriksen works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A short left from Hendriksen.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nurmagomedov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hendriksen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hendriksen is defending well.
Hendriksen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hendriksen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Hendriksen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Hendriksen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hendriksen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hendriksen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hendriksen lands an uppercut.
Hendriksen lands a body punch.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendriksen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hendriksen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen scores with a hook to the body.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendriksen cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
Hendriksen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hendriksen.
A hook to the body from Hendriksen.
A left hand lands to the body for Hendriksen.
Morten Hendriksen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hendriksen pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Hendriksen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendriksen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Hendriksen! |
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