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Event:
CACC 52
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 1998 p4p, 194 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 11510 p4p, 457 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Huhrera ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Huhrera (0) vs (4) Henley
Huhrera is trying to work for a sweep but Henley has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (0) vs (6) Henley
Huhrera tries to hold on but Henley pushes him away.
Huhrera is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huhrera is working to get back to half guard.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley controlling his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera working to try and regain half guard.
Henley controlling his opponent.
Henley tries to control but Huhrera wriggling away.
Henley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huhrera is working to get back to half guard.
Henley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huhrera is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henley trying to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huhrera trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is pressing down on Henley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Henley postures up.
Henley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huhrera working for submissions but it's allowed Henley to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Huhrera is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Huhrera is trying to maintain the position but Henley is very close to passing his half guard.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Henley wants to take a breather but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huhrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Henley is controlling well.
Henley wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy.
Huhrera actively working from the bottom here.
Henley wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy.
Huhrera is looking to improve his position.
Huhrera trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huhrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henley pulls his head out easily.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
Huhrera is positioning himself well to prevent Henley advancing to mount.
Henley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Huhrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is trying is best to control the position here.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Henley's head to control him but Henley postures up.
Henley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huhrera trying to control from the bottom.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henley's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huhrera (4) vs (6) Henley
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera controlling the position well here. Henley rolled but Huhrera kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Huhrera is not going to allow Henley to sit and survive in this position.
Huhrera trying to control momentarily.
Huhrera is looking for a choke. Henley gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Henley manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (8) Henley
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Huhrera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Huhrera working a defensive guard but Henley passes into half guard.
Huhrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Henley's head to control him but Henley postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henley pulls his head out easily.
Henley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huhrera is looking to improve his position.
Henley content to control rather than advance.
Huhrera is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera controlling the position for now.
Henley content to control rather than advance.
Huhrera wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is trying to maintain the position but Henley is very close to passing his half guard.
Huhrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henley trying to move into half guard but instead Huhrera has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (6) vs (8) Henley
Henley trying to control the position.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Henley is retaining full guard.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Henley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huhrera (6) vs (12) Henley
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henley wins on points by 12 to 6.
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 47
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 4291 p4p, 353 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 11705 p4p, 449 weight class). Gorski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Broken People. Ben Henley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Grzegorz Gorski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gorski instigates a clinch.
Henley wants a takedown.
Henley is working for takedown but Gorski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Henley manages to get underhooks.
Henley has Gorski pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gorski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grzegorz Gorski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Henley.
Henley wants a takedown.
Henley has Gorski pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Henley pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Gorski tumbling to the mat - Henley dives into Gorski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gorski (0) vs (2) Henley
Gorski keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Henley stopping the sweep attempt from Gorski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henley is trying to control. Gorski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gorski trying to control from the bottom.
Henley trying to control from half guard but Gorski is working away.
Henley is stalling here. Gorski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Henley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gorski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gorski (4) vs (2) Henley
Gorski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gorski wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley struggling a bit here.
Henley is looking for a sweep.
Henley stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Henley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gorski off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gorski (4) vs (6) Henley
Good control from Henley.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Gorski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gorski is defending well though. Henley let's go of the attempt for now.
Henley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Henley is not going to allow Gorski to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Gorski right now.
Gorski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Henley gets his way!
Henley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley has managed to slip his arm under Gorski's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gorski is tapping out! Submission win for Henley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Henley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ben Henley thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11783 p4p, 452 weight class) and Roman Boesku (ranked 3431 p4p, 297 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boesku slaps away a takedown attempt from Henley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boesku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (0) vs (2) Boesku
Henley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Henley is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henley has his hands on Boesku's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley looking to control.
Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boesku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Henley is tightening it up a little... Boesku has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boesku reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boesku taps out! Nice BJJ there by Henley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 34
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1409 p4p, 161 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 11724 p4p, 486 weight class). Pavlov comes to the ring accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in but Henley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henley with the counter takedown but Pavlov avoids it easily.
Henley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pavlov on his heels. He'll look to pass Pavlov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Henley
Henley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has his hands on Henley's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Henley preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Henley wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Henley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov pulls Henley in close to prevent any damage.
Henley passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Henley controlling the action here.
Henley trying to control from Pavlov's half guard. Pavlov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Henley
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henley is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henley is keeping the position for now.
Henley is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov passes Henley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henley is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henley avoid being mounted?
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is pressing down on Henley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henley is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henley won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Henley wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is pressing down on Henley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henley is holding on for now.
Henley is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Henley is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov is thwarting Henley's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Henley is having none of it.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Henley
Pavlov staying calm.
Henley is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Henley! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Henley
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henley is looking to escape.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Henley
Henley is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Henley pushed the leg off.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Henley.
Henley is really stuck here.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Henley tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Henley tries to break free.
Henley keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Henley trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Henley tries to break free.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Henley rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Henley's body.
Henley tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henley wants to escape the position.
Henley is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Henley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Henley is trying to escape the mount.
Henley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov prevents Henley from getting the reversal.
Pavlov tries to control but Henley wriggling away.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control but Henley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henley wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Henley is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henley has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Henley
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Henley trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is hanging on to Henley's back as he tries to escape.
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Henley manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Henley
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Henley postures up.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Henley wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Henley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Henley
Henley can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henley wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henley is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henley avoid being mounted?
Pavlov wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Balbus Michael (ranked 4185 p4p, 349 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 11732 p4p, 473 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Balbus Michael! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Michael moves into the clinch.
Henley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Michael regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Michael (0) vs (2) Henley
Henley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michael is keeping the position for now.
Henley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Michael is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Michael has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (2) vs (2) Henley
Henley is looking for a triangle but Michael pushes his legs off easily.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael content to stall in guard here.
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Michael defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michael is pushing down on Henley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henley is fighting to maintain full guard but Michael has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henley is looking to improve his position.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy.
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michael pulls his head out easily.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michael is looking to advance position but Henley won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Henley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michael can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michael passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (5) vs (2) Henley
Michael moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Michael (7) vs (2) Henley
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking to improve his position but Michael isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Michael's attempts to control the action.
Henley is working to get back to half guard.
Michael controlling from mount.
Michael continues to stall.
Henley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Michael is working for a kimura but Henley is defending it quite comfortably.
Michael is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henley actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henley is staying active underneath Michael, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Michael performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Michael prevents Henley from improving his position.
Michael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Michael moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Henley. Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (10) vs (2) Henley
Michael tries to advance to mount but Henley denies him.
Michael wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henley, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking for a sweep.
Henley prevents Michael from moving into mount.
Michael trying to control the position but Henley is working away.
Henley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michael passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henley! Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (13) vs (2) Henley
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking to get to half guard.
Michael trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Michael sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Michael's attempts to control the action.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Michael.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Michael's attempts to control the action.
Michael takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to reverse the position but Michael maintains control.
Henley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Michael (16) vs (2) Henley
Henley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Michael is riding his opponent, not letting Henley buck him off.
Henley breaks Michael's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (16) vs (4) Henley
Henley has gone for a leg lock! Michael slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (18) vs (4) Henley
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michael passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michael trying to control from half guard but Henley is working away.
Henley actively working from the bottom here.
Michael trying to control the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael is keen to just control but Henley is a slippery customer.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Michael trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley wants to get back to full guard.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Michael is taking a breather. Henley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Michael is trying to control. Henley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michael trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Michael pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (21) vs (4) Henley
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henley is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
After the fight, Balbus Michael was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 22
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11820 p4p, 497 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1822 p4p, 202 weight class). Sagaki has chosen One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sagaki looking to score a takedown here. Henley is defending well but Sagaki drives through and ends up in Henley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (0) vs (2) Sagaki
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Henley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.
Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Henley keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Sagaki stands and throws Henley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henley is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagaki trying to mount his opponent but Henley defends it.
Sagaki seems to be working for a kimura but Henley defends the submission attempt.
Sagaki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (8) Sagaki
Henley working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Henley is squirming around nicely.
Sagaki working for a submission but Henley is keeping him at bay.
Sagaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henley is looking to escape.
Sagaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Henley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Henley shrugs it off.
Sagaki tries to control but Henley wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (8) Sagaki
Henley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley postures up.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Sagaki is still trying to improve position.
Sagaki is looking for a triangle but Henley pushes his legs off easily.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henley 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.
Henley pushing down on Sagaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henley wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henley.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki manages to get to full guard.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Sagaki has his foot on Henley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henley works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sagaki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (10) Sagaki
Henley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sagaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sagaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sagaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sagaki forces his way into half guard.
Henley wants to get back to full guard.
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (2) vs (13) Sagaki
Sagaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Henley is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (2) vs (16) Sagaki
Sagaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Henley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Henley! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (4) vs (16) Sagaki
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Sagaki controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees himself.
Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sagaki working for a triangle but Henley defends it easily.
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sagaki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Sagaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henley defends it easily.
Henley stopping the sweep attempt from Sagaki.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sagaki looking to control.
Henley stands and throws Sagaki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (7) vs (16) Sagaki
Henley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sagaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sagaki is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Henley yanks on the arm and Sagaki is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Henley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11607 p4p, 461 weight class) and Rafael Mendes (ranked 5024 p4p, 380 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Henley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Henley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henley tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Henley wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes controlling Henley's posture.
Henley wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mendes has locked up a guillotine! Mendes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Henley is holding on here and Mendes must be using up a lot of energy. Henley has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mendes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Mendes!
A relieved looking Rafael Mendes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11561 p4p, 493 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3869 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Henley, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Henley against the ropes but Henley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jennings's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings is trying to control the position but Henley postures up.
Henley wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings is trying to control the position but Henley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley content to stall in guard here.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Henley tries to pass.
Jennings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jennings isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Henley stacks Jennings on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Henley! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (5) vs (0) Jennings
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to improve position but can't.
Jennings prevents Henley from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henley trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Jennings is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but Jennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henley advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henley (7) vs (0) Jennings
Henley content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to get to half guard.
Jennings is just holding on here. Henley manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Henley (10) vs (0) Jennings
Henley looking for the choke from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to get the hooks in deep but Jennings pushed the leg off.
Henley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jennings defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Henley has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Henley struggling to keep hold of the position.
Henley working for a choke but Jennings is defending well.
Henley is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jennings knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jennings for a finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but not successfully.
Jennings can't escape the position.
Henley trying to control.
Henley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jennings is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jennings wants to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the hands but Henley breaks the grip.
Henley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jennings trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jennings is in a bad position with Henley working for a choke. Jennings manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (10) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Henley is keeping the position.
Jennings trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Jennings won't allow Henley to sweep him here.
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Jennings defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Henley is keeping the position.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Jennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jennings has managed to get both his arms back between Henley's legs - danger averted.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
Jennings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (10) vs (5) Jennings
Henley struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to move to mount but Henley blocks the move with his legs.
Jennings looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley is not content to let Jennings control the position.
Jennings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jennings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley manages to get back to half guard.
Jennings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jennings looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jennings trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jennings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jennings's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henley (14) vs (5) Jennings
Will Henley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jennings tries to escape but Henley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings staying busy and making it hard for Henley to control.
Henley looking for the RNC.
Henley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Henley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jennings fending off the submission attempt from Henley.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking to hold on to the position here but Jennings rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henley defends well.
Henley is stalling in the full guard.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley is really struggling to control Jennings but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jennings has his foot on Henley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henley works his way back into a safe position though.
Jennings looking for a guillotine here but Henley defends easily.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control the position but Henley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jennings is looking for a sweep. Henley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jennings manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henley passes Jennings's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jennings desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henley takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 58 p4p, 12 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 2875 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ben Henley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jolly Leg Byrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byrd clinches with his opponent.
Byrd jumps guard.
Henley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Byrd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley pushes down on Byrd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byrd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Byrd is trying to get back to full guard.
Henley trying to pass the guard but Byrd defending well.
Byrd wants to improve his position but Henley is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrd keeps working.
Byrd is looking for a sweep. Henley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Byrd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Byrd trying to control but Henley postures up.
Byrd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Byrd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henley controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Henley wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Byrd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byrd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henley is one step ahead there.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byrd holds on and takes a little breather.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henley passes Byrd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henley trying to control from half guard but Byrd is working away.
Byrd is looking to improve his position.
Henley is looking to advance position but Byrd won't allow it.
Well, if Henley 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.
Byrd wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Henley trying to control the pace.
Henley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henley is trying to control the action in half guard but Byrd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Byrd gets back to full guard.
Byrd is pulling down on Henley's head. It's preventing any offense from Henley, at least for the moment.
Byrd being controlled here, momentarily.
Henley looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byrd (2) vs (0) Henley
Henley is looking to improve his position.
Byrd wants to advance to full mount but Henley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Byrd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henley is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Byrd advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byrd (5) vs (0) Henley
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking for a sweep.
Byrd is looking to take a break and control but Henley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byrd controls the position.
Henley regains half guard.
Henley wants to improve his position but Byrd is controlling well.
Henley keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is keen to just control but Henley is a slippery customer.
Henley is controlling Byrd's trapped leg to prevent Byrd from advancing to side control.
Byrd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byrd wants to advance to full mount but Henley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Henley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henley can't keep his opponent in guard - Byrd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byrd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henley tries to get to full guard but Byrd has control of the leg.
Byrd trying to control from half guard but Henley is working away.
Byrd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Byrd not doing much here.
Byrd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byrd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byrd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henley keeps working.
Henley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byrd passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byrd (8) vs (0) Henley
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Henley wants to control but Byrd postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking to regain half guard here but Byrd keeps moving and retains side control.
Henley looking for a sweep but Byrd has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byrd (10) vs (0) Henley
Byrd controlling the position easily from mount.
Byrd pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Henley working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byrd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henley tries to lock up and control but Byrd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henley prevents Byrd from taking his back.
Byrd controlling from mount.
Henley wants to hold on but Byrd pushes him away.
Byrd controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to hold on but Byrd postures up.
Byrd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Byrd (13) vs (0) Henley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byrd slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byrd takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Jolly Leg Byrd gave a big smile as he said 'Hello, top 10!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 2865 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Charles (ranked 2596 p4p, 245 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Charles's choice of entrance music: Pony. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mike Charles!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Henley forces Charles back against the cage and clinches.
Charles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henley uses from the top position.
Charles pulls Henley in close to his closed guard and prevents Henley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles pulls Henley in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henley defends it easily.
Henley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Charles pulls Henley in close to prevent any damage.
Charles working a defensive guard but Henley manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (3) vs (0) Charles
Charles seems a little lost for a moment, as Henley dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Henley taking a breather here.
Henley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Charles for as long as he can get away with.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henley trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles is trying to get back to half guard.
Charles is letting Henley control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Henley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles is trying to control but can't.
Charles wants to control but Henley passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (6) vs (0) Charles
Henley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Henley keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles being controlled for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Henley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Henley is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
Henley trying to control the position but Charles is working away.
Charles struggling a bit here.
Henley staying calm.
Henley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley wants to control for a moment but Charles uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Henley prevents Charles from improving his position.
Charles is trying to maintain the position but Henley is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charles tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
Henley is pressing down on Charles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Charles is holding on for now.
Henley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henley.
Henley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Charles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henley is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henley is trying to work for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
Charles looking for submissions off his back.
Charles is trying to maintain the position but Henley is very close to passing his half guard.
Henley has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Charles defend it? Henley steps over the head and cranks it - Charles is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Henley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Syn 557 - Revolve
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Henley blocking some punches.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Henley pulls guard.
Henley 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.
Smith preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Smith stands up from Henley's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
A cross from Smith lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Smith.
Henley tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henley. That's going to slow Smith down. #T1#
Smith throws a wild body kick that Henley sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Henley.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to work over Henley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henley blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Henley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Henley.
Smith lands an elbow just above Henley 's eye.
Smith is leaning against Henley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith working Henley over with knees to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henley blocks an uppercut.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Henley avoids the damage to the body.
Smith working aggressively here.
#TD#
Henley wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Henley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Henley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henley won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Henley wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Henley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Smith is looking to stand up but Henley isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Henley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henley prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Henley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henley passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to kick Henley off but Henley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith pushes Henley off looking to stand but Henley dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henley counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Henley is just out of range.
Henley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henley under the eye.
Henley connects with a high kick.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Henley moved away.
Matt Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henley throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a hook but Henley avoids it easily.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henley throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Henley is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henley working aggressively here.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Henley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henley's face.
Henley looking for a takedown.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Henley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henley is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henley has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Henley.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Henley.
Smith tries a body shot but Henley blocks it.
Henley looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henley avoids it.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Henley.
Henley avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Henley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Henley.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Henley.
Smith working aggressively here.
Matt Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Henley cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henley's face.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
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!
Smith tries a body shot but Henley blocks it.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henley is defending well for now.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Henley controls the action.
#T3#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henley effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henley backwards.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow just above Henley 's eye.
Henley managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to work over Henley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henley backwards.
Henley managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Henley.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Henley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws the left hand but Henley avoids the punch easily.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Henley.
Henley lands a jab to the nose.
Smith misses with a hook
and Henley counters with a solid body kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Henley ducks down to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab. Henley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matt Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Henley counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a nice hook to Henley's body. Henley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Henley throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Henley stumbling back into the cage.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Henley slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henley.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Henley throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Henley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Henley and pushes him back against the cage.
Henley blocking some punches.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Henley is blocking nicely.
Henley blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henley. #T2#
Henley managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Henley blocks a body shot from Smith.
Henley looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henley avoids it.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Henley is looking for a takedown.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henley.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henley.
Henley blocks the elbow strike.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henley blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henley managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Henley stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Henley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henley avoids it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Henley.
Henley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henley.
Smith tries to work over Henley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henley.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ben Henley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henley avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands an elbow just above Henley 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Smith!
Matt Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
MMMA 49 Kelly vs James
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Hays shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hays keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henley.
Hays avoids the head kick by Henley.
Nice shot lands for Hays.
Hays swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henley with the counter takedown but Hays avoids it easily.
Hays looks to land a combination. Henley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hays takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hays misses with an uppercut
enabling Henley to counter with a crisp jab.
Henley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hays throws a body punch but Henley moves out of range.
Henley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hays scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hays fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henley manages to avoid it.
Henley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hays defends it well.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Henley responds with a good body kick, but Hays manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Hays tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hays.
Henley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Hays rushes Henley and presses him up against the cage.
Henley pushes Hays back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Henley.
#BC#
Hays pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch but Henley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Hays.
Henley misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Hays misses.
Hays lands a two punch combo.
Hays is looking to wear down Henley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hays tries to clinch but Henley is having none of it.
Henley tries a quick counter leg kick but Hays is wise to it.
Hays fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hays wants to clinch up but Henley keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Henley 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Hays pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Hays throws a sloppy head kick
and Henley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Micah Hays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hays throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henley is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body punch from Henley.
Hays misses with a head kick.
Hays moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenley.
Hays cracks the inside of Henley's front leg.
Hays doesn't manage to clinch there - Henley circles away.
Henley throws out a counter right but Hays avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Hays has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hays.
Henley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hays doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Hays escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Henley walks into a stiff left hand from Hays.
Henley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hays has time to react.
Hays is looking to clinch.
Henley feints a counter leg kick.
Hays throws a predictable looking body shot
and Henley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henley throws a looping overhand right but Hays ducks down to avoid it.
Hays looks to land a left hand but Henley moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Henley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Hays closes the distance and clinches.
Henley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henley's elbow.
Henley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Hays escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hays fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henley avoids the head kick by Hays.
#T4#
Hays connects with a leg kick. Henley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hays tries a head kick but it misses.
Hays takes a swing at Henley's ribcage but misses.
Henley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hays.
Henley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hays scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henley tries to land a front kick but Hays steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hays throws a sloppy head kick
and Henley counters with a low kick, right behind Hays 's knee.
Hays is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Henley coming out on top.
Hays tries to clinch up but Henley circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hays dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Hays throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hays throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hays rushes Henley and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Henley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hays creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hays misses with a body punch.
Henley tries to work over Hays's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hays lands a hook that snaps the head of Henley backwards.
Hays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henley misses with a body punch.
Henley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Henley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Henley jumps into guard, dragging Hays to the mat.
#SUB2#
Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hays defends it easily.
Henley controls Hays momentarily but Hays frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Hays's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Henley pulls Hays in close to prevent any damage.
Henley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hays has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hays looking to pass the guard.
Hays working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henley is controlling Hays's posture.
Henley controls Hays momentarily but Hays frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henley misses with an uppercut.
Henley misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henley.
Micah Hays is winning the standup battle so far.
Hays lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hays moves in looking to clinch but Henley pushes him off.
Henley counters with a body kick.
Hays lunges at Henley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henley's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Hays. Those never looked like landing.
Hays tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Hays throws the left hand but Henley avoids the punch easily.
Hays tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Henley tries to counter it with a takedown but Hays pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henley walks into a jab.
Henley blocks a head kick by Hays.
The fighters circling - Hays throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henley throws out a counter right but Hays avoids it with no problem.
Hays smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hays jabs Henley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Henley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hays tries to clinch up but Henley circles away and keeps his distance.
Hays looks to land a body kick but Henley moved away.
Micah Hays is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hays throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hays swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henley counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Hays tries to clinch there but Henley circles away.
Hays misses with a body shot.
Henley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henley ducks under a wild hook from Hays.#CL#
Hays has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
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!
Hays working aggressively here.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hays prevents a body shot from Henley.
Henley tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Hays lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henley backwards.
Henley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henley scores with a hook to the body.
Henley scores with a hook to the body.
Henley stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hays dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Henley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hays takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hays misses with a shot to the body
and Hays takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hays tries to work over Henley's front leg with a kick but Henley checks it.
Hays ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hays walks into a stiff left hand from Henley.
Henley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Henley.
Henley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hays blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch but Henley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hays throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henley with the counter takedown but Hays avoids it easily.
Hays 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.
Henley keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Henley misses with a hook to the body
and Hays counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hays will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hays throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hays throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hays lands a leg kick that knocks Henley off balance momentarily.
Henley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hays misses the jab.
Hays misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Henley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hays's guard.
Henley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hays works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hays keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully. #T2#
Henley with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henley stops Hays from standing up.
Henley landing some decent shots from guard.
Henley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henley landing some decent shots from guard.
Hays avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henley chips away with some ground and pound.
Hays keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully. #T3#
Henley looking to pass the guard.
Henley trying to control but Hays is working from the bottom.
Hays preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hays is looking to clinch.
Henley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hays misses with a wild body shot.
Hays swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Henley to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hays throws a hook but Henley avoids it easily.
Henley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hays blocks it well.
Hays misses with a two punch combination.
Henley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hays is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henley can do to turn this around?
Henley throws the kick towards the body but Hays avoids it.
Henley moves out of range as Hays throws a body kick.
Hays tries to clinch but Henley moves away
and Henley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Micah Hays is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Hays.
Henley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hays.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hays.
Henley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ben Henley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Hays pushes Henley up against the cage in a clinch.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Henley tries to work over Hays's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Hays scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Micah Hays.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hays, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hays!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Micah Hays waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
MMMA 43 FW Tourny Rd 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Henley slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
It looked like Henley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Henley attempts a counter takedown but Van Gaal avoids it well and moves away.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Gaal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
enabling Henley to counter with a crisp jab.
Henley blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
Henley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Henley defending well as Van Gaal loads up on a big left hand.
Henley feinted with a counter takedown.
Henley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley slips under a jab.
Van Gaal misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Henley counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henley misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Henley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Van Gaal 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.
Van Gaal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Henley swings around for an armbar but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henley's guard.
Van Gaal won't allow Henley to sweep him here.
Van Gaal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van Gaal is fighting to break Henley's control of his arms but Henley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Van Gaal postures up.
Henley trying to control the position here.
Van Gaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SU2#
Van Gaal gets to his feet. Henley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
A little feinted left hand from Henley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Gaal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henley manages to avoid it.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Henley counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Gaal connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Van Gaal. Those never looked like landing.
Henley looks to throw the jab but Van Gaal is out of range.
Van Gaal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henley has his takedown stuffed
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Van Gaal scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henley jabs Van Gaal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Gaal lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Henley falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 39: Featherweigt Tourny Rd1
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Bujol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henley! But no joy.
Henley avoids the body shot from Bujol.
Bujol thuds his right hand into Henley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Henley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been informed that Henley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bujol misses the shot to the body.
Henley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henley misses with a straight right.
Bujol lands with a shot to the body.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Henley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Henley is just out of range.
Bujol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bujol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bujol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Bujol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bujol throws a head kick that misses.
Henley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bujol misses with a right hand
and Henley counters with a right hand to the body.
Bujol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bujol throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bujol's calf.
A lazy body kick from Bujol
and Henley counters with a head kick.
Sergio Bujol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bujol digs a good body shot into Henley's ribs.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Henley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henley scores with a nice body kick.
Bujol scores with a body shot.
Bujol is looking to wear down Henley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol takes a swing at Henley's ribcage but misses.
Henley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Henley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bujol.
Henley with the counter takedown but Bujol avoids it easily.#CL#
Bujol clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Henley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bujol regains guard immediately.
Henley landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Henley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bujol is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 15
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Henley staying out of range there.
Henley tries to counter with a takedown but Van Gaal is quick to defend against it.
Van Gaal scores with a nice strike.
Henley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Henley slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal throws a right hand that misses
and Henley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Henley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Gaal sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Henley moves out of range.
Van Gaal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Gaal with a nice cross.
A combination from Van Gaal does no damage.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Henley counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Van Gaal pushes Henley up against the cage in a clinch.
Henley looking to stall.
Henley can't get the takedown.
Henley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Henley blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Henley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Henley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Gaal to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henley blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Good body shot from Henley.
Henley struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Henley can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Henley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henley blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Henley avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Van Gaal lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Henley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henley misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Henley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Van Gaal regains guard.
#SUB#
Henley drops back looking for a leg! Van Gaal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Gaal manages to kick Henley off! Henley jumps back into Van Gaal's guard.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Gaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Henley throwing strikes but missing.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henley 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.
Henley is working Van Gaal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Gaal has momentary wrist control but Henley slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Gaal has momentary wrist control but Henley slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Gaal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henley is controlling him.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Henley postures up in Van Gaal's guard and throws a big left but Van Gaal blocks it.
Henley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Gaal keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Henley is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Gaal has wrist control.
Henley throwing strikes but missing.
Henley is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Gaal has wrist control.
Henley scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Van Gaal misses with a leg kick
and Henley counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Gaal lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Gaal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henley.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Gaal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Van Gaal slams his shin into Henley's torso.
Van Gaal throws a shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henley has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Henley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henley takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Van Gaal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Gaal scores with a jab. Henley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Henley is rocked!
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Gaal drops Henley with a huge uppercut! Henley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Van Gaal is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 26: Fist of Fury
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanma.
Hanma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henley is able to avoid easily.
Henley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanma can pounce on him.
Henley throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma throws out a leg kick but Henley moves out of range and Hanma only half commits.
Henley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanma throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Henley counters with a shoot takedown. Hanma fights it but they end up in guard.
Henley throwing strikes from guard but Hanma blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma wants to sweep but no luck.
Henley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henley looking to pass the guard.
Henley being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanma is pulling down on Henley's head. It's preventing any offense from Henley, at least for the moment.
Henley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanma works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanma wants to sweep but no luck.
Henley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henley is keeping the position for now.
Henley trying to control the position.
Henley has his hands on Hanma's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Henley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Henley holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henley tries to land a leg kick but Hanma saw it coming and moves away.
Hanma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Henley checks a leg kick.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henley.
Hanma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanma connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Hanma throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Henley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanma trying to control here.
Henley prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Henley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanma trying to hold on to Henley's head to control him but Henley postures up.
Henley throwing shots but Hanma is blocking nicely.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Henley is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Henley there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanma defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henley scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Henley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hanma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Henley with the counter takedown but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hanma defends it well.
Good leg kick by Hanma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a leg kick
and Henley counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanma.
Hanma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henley feints the counter takedown.
Hanma throws a leg kick
and Henley counters with a huge left! Hanma is in big trouble! He's backing up but Henley isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hanma from any more damage. A dominating finish by Henley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Henley misses with the combination.
De Fran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henley misses with a left hand
and De Fran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Henley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Fran defending well as Henley loads up on a big left hand.
De Fran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Henley finds it's target.
De Fran ducks under a wild hook from Henley.
Henley misses with a hook.
De Fran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley lands with a cross.
De Fran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henley throws out the jab.
De Fran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
A jab from Henley does it's job there.
Andr De Fran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henley looks for the body kick but De Fran saw that one coming.
De Fran misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Fran ducks under a wild hook from Henley.
De Fran throws a counter combo.
Henley misses with a right hand
and De Fran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henley misses with an uppercut.
Henley throws a lazy uppercut
and De Fran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fran manages to avoid it.
Henley lunges at De Fran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Fran's hand.
Henley 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henley.
Henley scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Henley throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Fran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henley throws a right and a left that De Fran avoids nicely.
Henley throws a shot to the body.
Henley swings for the body but De Fran moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on De Fran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henley throws a leg kick but De Fran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Henley fails to land with a series of punches.
De Fran avoids the head kick by Henley.
Henley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Fran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Fran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henley misses with a hook
and De Fran counters with a two punch combo.
De Fran avoids the body shot from Henley.
#T3#
Henley throws a hook to the side of De Fran's head but De Fran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henley thows a leg kick but De Fran checks it
and De Fran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Fran blocks the body kick.
Henley throws a leg kick that misses.
De Fran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henley looks to land a left hand but De Fran moved out of range nicely.
De Fran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Fran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Henley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by De Fran.
Henley throws a poor cross that misses
and De Fran counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Henley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andr De Fran!
Andr De Fran is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Andr De Fran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Madness MMA 17: Wrecked
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Henley misses with a kick to the body.
Ben Henley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belleville takes one to the chin there.
Belleville 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.
Belleville tests Henley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henley jabs Belleville right on the nose. Belleville blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Benjamin Belleville has been cut.
Belleville fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henley staying out of range there.
Henley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Henley 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Belleville misses the target.
Belleville takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henley slips a jab from Belleville.
An inside leg kick from Belleville misses.
Belleville defending well as Henley loads up on a big left hand.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
Henley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belleville to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belleville's head.
Belleville takes one to the side of the head.
Belleville ducks under a wild hook from Henley.#T1#
Henley throws a head kick that misses.
Henley throws a shot from downtown. Belleville moves away and avoids it.
Henley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henley lands a jab to the head.
Belleville shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Belleville gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henley throws a big right hand that misses.
Belleville looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henley is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Belleville working for a triangle but Henley defends it easily.
Henley postures up and lands a big shot to Belleville's brow.
Henley cracks Belleville with a solid left hand.#T2#
Belleville looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Henley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belleville has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henley has managed to get both his arms back between Belleville's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Belleville has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Henley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Belleville.
Henley working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Check out the look on Henley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belleville keeps working.
Henley lands an elbow.
Belleville sneaks back into half guard.
Belleville is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Henley there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belleville looking for submissions off his back.
Belleville moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Henley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Belleville is looking for a triangle but Henley pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Belleville is looking for a triangle here but Henley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Henley wants to control but Belleville is keeping him busy.
Belleville is trying to improve his position.
Henley scoring with punches and elbows.
Henley is working Belleville over with some ground and pound from side control.
Belleville takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Belleville tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henley scores with punches from side control.
Belleville is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Belleville takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Belleville gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Belleville actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Belleville looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henley lands a nice short elbow.
Henley is nestled in close to Belleville, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belleville taking some punishment here, with Henley in his half guard. #ROC#
Belleville is rocked!
Belleville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belleville is still in real trouble! Can Henley finish him?
Henley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belleville does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henley scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#
That has opened up Benjamin Belleville's cut even more.
Henley is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Belleville is hurt! He's hurt bad - Henley fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Belleville from any more punishment! Congratulations to Henley! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley retains his featherweight title!
Ben Henley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Madness MMA 14: Insanity
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Steroidi Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henley defends well and Steroidi Jr ends up having to push Henley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but Henley avoids it easily.
Henley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Henley throws a chopping leg kick but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Henley throws a hook but Steroidi Jr avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr throws out a counter right but Henley avoids it with no problem.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut. Henley saw that one coming.
Henley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Henley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steroidi Jr dodges the punch combination from Henley.
Henley tries to land a front kick but Steroidi Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Steroidi Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steroidi Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Henley is blocking nicely.
Henley can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.
#TD#
Henley jumps into guard, dragging Steroidi Jr to the mat.
Steroidi Jr is in close to Henley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Steroidi Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Henley trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steroidi Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Henley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steroidi Jr is fighting to break Henley's control of his arms but Henley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steroidi Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steroidi Jr.#T2#
Henley with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley postures up.
Henley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steroidi Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steroidi Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Henley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Steroidi Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steroidi Jr keeping full guard, as Henley tries to pass.
Henley 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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Steroidi Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henley is aware though and is defending well.
Henley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steroidi Jr pulls Henley in close to prevent any damage.
Henley throwing strikes from guard but Steroidi Jr blocks nicely.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steroidi Jr controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees himself.
Steroidi Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Henley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Henley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Henley scores with the left hand. Steroidi Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Henley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Henley misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henley checks a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr cracks the inside of Henley's front leg.
Steroidi Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Henley scores with a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henley but Henley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr lands with a right hand.
Henley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steroidi Jr can do to turn this around?
Henley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Henley.
Henley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steroidi Jr.
Henley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steroidi Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Henley avoids the head kick by Steroidi Jr.
Henley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steroidi Jr as he avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Henley shakes him off and moves away.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice looking combination but Henley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henley moves away from the strike by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henley scores with the left hand. Steroidi Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Henley thumps Steroidi Jr with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr blocks a head kick by Henley.
Steroidi Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Steroidi Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but Henley avoids it.
Steroidi Jr missing with a left hand there. Henley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steroidi Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steroidi Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Henley misses the target.
A solid body kick from Steroidi Jr. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henley throws a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr tries to clinch but Henley moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steroidi Jr duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henley.
Henley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Steroidi Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Henley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steroidi Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Henley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping left.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a right hand but Henley moved out of range.
Henley throws a wild body kick that Steroidi Jr sees coming a mile off.
Steroidi Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steroidi Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Henley if he has to take too many more of those.
Steroidi Jr thuds a left hand into Henley's body.
Steroidi Jr walks into a straight right hand from Henley.
Steroidi Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henley has time to react.
Steroidi Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Steroidi Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henley looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Henley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr checks the leg kick.#TD#
Henley looking to score a takedown here. Steroidi Jr is defending well but Henley drives through and ends up in Steroidi Jr's guard.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Steroidi Jr working for a triangle but Henley defends it easily.
Henley is stalling in the full guard.
Henley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Henley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Henley is working Steroidi Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henley throwing strikes from guard but Steroidi Jr blocks nicely.
Henley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henley stopping the sweep attempt from Steroidi Jr.
Henley cracks Steroidi Jr with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Henley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Henley moves out of range of the body kick.
It appears Henley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Henley throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr slips a jab from Henley.
Henley throws a right hand that misses
and Steroidi Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Henley 's knee.
Henley misses the jab.
Henley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Steroidi Jr gets caught flat footed, as Henley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steroidi Jr controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees himself.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steroidi Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben Henley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Steroidi Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Henley uses it to pass to side control.
Steroidi Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Henley keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Henley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a sweep.
Henley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Steroidi Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henley working the ground and pound. #T2#
Steroidi Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steroidi Jr keeps working.
Henley lands some shots froms side control.
Henley just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroidi Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Henley's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Henley.
Steroidi Jr tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Henley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Steroidi Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henley pulls his head out easily. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henley connects with a nice short shot to Steroidi Jr's temple. #SUB#
Henley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steroidi Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henley.
Henley throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steroidi Jr to regain full guard.
Steroidi Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steroidi Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Henley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steroidi Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Henley pulls Steroidi Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Steroidi Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henley is trying to keep Steroidi Jr in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steroidi Jr is working Henley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steroidi Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Henley clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Henley looks to throw a body kick
and Steroidi Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Steroidi Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henley avoids the body shot from Steroidi Jr.
A big right from Henley misses.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick as Henley jumps back.
Steroidi Jr avoids the body shot from Henley.
Henley misses with a kick to the body.
Henley throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steroidi Jr.
Henley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henley misses with a hook. Steroidi Jr ducked under it nicely.
Steroidi Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley throws out a powerful jab.
Henley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steroidi Jr scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr missing with a left hand there. Henley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Henley throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Steroidi Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr working aggressively here.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Henley has a couple of punches blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Henley trying to stall but Steroidi Jr improves his position.
Henley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steroidi Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steroidi Jr crunches a lovely knee into Henley's ribcage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Steroidi Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr slows down the pace here.
Henley scores with a shoulder strike.
Henley scores with a shot to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
Steroidi Jr stalling against the cage.
Steroidi Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henley backwards. #T2#
Steroidi Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steroidi Jr working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Henley blocks a body shot from Steroidi Jr. #BC2#
Steroidi Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steroidi Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steroidi Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henley's sensitive parts.
Henley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot
and Henley counters with a stiff right hand.
Henley throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr drops his hands momentarily and Henley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steroidi Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Steroidi Jr.
Henley defending well as Steroidi Jr loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Henley lands with a straight right. Steroidi Jr didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
A head kick misses from Henley.
Henley misses with a kick to the body
and Steroidi Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Henley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steroidi Jr scores with the left hand. Henley knows he should have avoided that one.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Henley half committed to a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Steroidi Jr finds it's target.#TD2#
Steroidi Jr gets a double leg takedown into Henley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Steroidi Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steroidi Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Henley's legs - danger averted.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Henley controls Steroidi Jr momentarily but Steroidi Jr frees himself.
Henley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Steroidi Jr preventing the sweep.
Steroidi Jr working some strikes from top position.
Henley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
A big right from Henley misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henley or perhaps it was just good defense by Steroidi Jr, which made it look bad.
Steroidi Jr stuffs the takedown.
Henley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Henley looks to throw the jab but Steroidi Jr is out of range. #TD2#
Steroidi Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steroidi Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Steroidi Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steroidi Jr controls the pace.
Steroidi Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steroidi Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr cracks Henley with a solid left hand.
Henley is pulling down on Steroidi Jr's head to control his posture.
Steroidi Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henley keeping full guard, as Steroidi Jr tries to pass.
Steroidi Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henley controls Steroidi Jr momentarily but Steroidi Jr frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henley is pulling down on Steroidi Jr's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steroidi Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steroidi Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steroidi Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Steroidi Jr moves into range and clinches up with Henley.
Henley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steroidi Jr misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henley.
Henley tries to pull guard but Steroidi Jr won't allow it.
#T3#
Henley lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Steroidi Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henley lands a head kick. Steroidi Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Henley throws a hook but Steroidi Jr avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henley. That did some damage!
Henley with a nice cross.
Steroidi Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Henley takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Henley lands with an uppercut that bounces Steroidi Jr off the cage and back into range.
Henley lands a nice shot that snaps Steroidi Jr's head back.
Steroidi Jr walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr tries to work over Henley's front leg with a kick but Henley checks it.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henley manages to avoid it.
Henley misses with a right hand
and Steroidi Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Steroidi Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henley looks to land a body kick but Steroidi Jr moved away.
Steroidi Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Henley will feel that in the morning.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Henley swats away the attempt to clinch by Steroidi Jr.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Henley catches Steroidi Jr right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Henley.
Henley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henley.
Steroidi Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Henley!
Ben Henley retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ben Henley thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Madness MMA 10: Apocolypse
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Uggla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uggla tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Uggla drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Uggla trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Uggla preventing the sweep.
Henley keeping full guard, as Uggla tries to pass.
Henley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uggla looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley pulls Uggla in close to prevent any damage.
Uggla trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Uggla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Henley working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Henley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uggla to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henley is trying to keep Uggla in close.
Uggla is stalling in the full guard.
Henley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Uggla wants to pass the guard but Henley is keeping the position.
Uggla trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henley is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uggla can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henley controls the pace.
Henley trying to control but Uggla is working from the bottom.
Henley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uggla's head.#SUB#
Uggla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Henley uses it to pass to side control.
Uggla tries to bench press Henley off him but Henley keeps the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Henley working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Henley landing a few strikes.
Henley lands some shots froms side control.
Uggla tries to bench press Henley off him but Henley keeps the position.
Henley scoring with punches from side control.
Henley in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Uggla is rocked!
Henley landing strikes.
Oh Uggla is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henley is putting a hurting on Uggla here, landing some big shots from side control.
Uggla is looking for a sweep.
Uggla is working hard here to advance position.
Henley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Henley scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Uggla is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Henley can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ben Henley waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Algot Uggla stepped up to the mic, saying '*spits out blood* haven't you got something better to do than beating up 18-year olds in QFC?!'.
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Event:
T171 Olympics Round 1.2
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli avoids the body shot from Henley.
We've been informed that Dilli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dilli punishes Henley's body with a nice straight punch.
Henley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilli lands a jab to the head.
Henley 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.
Dilli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henley. That did some damage!
Dilli dips to his left and cracks Henley with an uppercut!
Dilli's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henley moves away.
Henley is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli checks a low kick from Henley.#T1##TD2#
Dilli shoots in and gets a takedown into Henley's guard.
Henley trying to keep a closed guard but Dilli is proving a slippery customer.
Dilli throws an elbow that misses. Henley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dilli's guard. Nice move by Henley!#REVR#
Henley won't allow Dilli to sweep him here.
Henley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilli looking for a sweep. Not yet Dilli, not yet.
Henley passes into half guard.
Dilli trying to control here.
#T2#
Dilli keeping control of the position.
Henley trying to control the pace.
Dilli trying to control but Henley postures up.
Henley prevents Dilli from standing back up.
Dilli trying to control here.
Dilli is staying active underneath Henley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Henley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dilli is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henley throws a body punch but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henley, right into the meat.
Henley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henley looks for the body kick but Dilli saw that one coming.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henley.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Henley is just out of range.
Henley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
Henley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henley takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Dilli finds it's target.#T4#
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henley throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli throws a leg kick but Henley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Henley.
A counter left hand to the body from Henley misses its target.
Dilli connects with a jab.
Dilli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temel Dilli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Henley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henley slips a jab from Dilli.
Good leg kick by Dilli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dilli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilli.
Dilli tries to bum rush Henley with a series of wild strikes but Henley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Henley is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.
Dilli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Temel Dilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henley walks into a stiff left hand from Dilli.
A shot to the liver by Dilli. Beautiful body shot.
Henley misses with a looping left.#T1#
Henley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henley misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
Dilli throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Henley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henley lands with a punch from half guard.
Henley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dilli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dilli wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Henley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilli defending well though. #T2#
Henley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henley working the head and body with strikes.
Henley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilli's head. #SUB#
Henley is working for a kimura but Dilli is defending it quite comfortably.
Dilli is trying to get back to full guard.
Dilli wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Henley is nestled in close to Dilli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henley 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.#T3#
Dilli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Dilli is rocked!
Henley looks to land a strike but Dilli avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dilli is still in real trouble! Can Henley finish him?
Dilli wants to sweep but no luck.
Henley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Henley wants to control from the top but Dilli keeps moving.
Dilli has control of Henley's left arm, preventing Henley from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Dilli 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.
Henley wants to control from the top but Dilli keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henley postures up in Dilli's guard and throws a big left but Dilli blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dilli throws an overhand right that lands on Henley's shoulder, as Henley tries to avoid the shot.
Henley with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
A big right from Dilli misses.
Henley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dilli stuns Henley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilli lands a nice looking body shot.
Henley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilli throws a hook but Henley avoids it easily.
Dilli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henley. Dilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Henley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
That's time! Henley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dilli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Henley lands a big head kick that sends Dilli tumbling to the mat! Henley takes a step backwards and waves Dilli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henley lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Dilli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dilli trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dilli trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dilli postures up in Henley's guard and throws a big left but Henley blocks it.
Dilli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henley is trying to control the position but Dilli postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dilli chips away with some ground and pound.
Dilli advances position into side control!
Henley holds on to Dilli's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ben Henley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dilli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley tries to bench press Dilli off him but Dilli keeps the position. #T2#
Dilli throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dilli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Henley down.
Dilli working the ground and pound.
Henley trying to remain calm as Dilli controls from the top position.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dilli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dilli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Henley to see if he's OK.
Dilli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dilli lands a nice forearm strike.
Dilli controlling from side mount. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dilli.
Henley is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Dilli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henley, who protects the arm well.
Dilli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Henley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Henley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henley throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Dilli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilli feints and then cracks Henley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henley down.
Henley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilli swings widly with a right hand
and Henley counters with a good low kick that Dilli was not able to check.
Henley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henley lands a nice looking body shot.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Henley misses its target.
Henley slips under a jab from Dilli.
Henley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temel Dilli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilli 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!
A relieved looking Temel Dilli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
T170 Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Bardanos there.
Henley throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Henley.
Bardanos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henley.
Bardanos works Henley's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Bardanos.
Henley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Bardanos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bardanos showed some decent athleticism there.
Henley trying to hold on to Bardanos's head to control him but Bardanos postures up.
Bardanos 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.
Bardanos controlling the pace.
Bardanos prevents Henley from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Bardanos not doing much here.
Henley keeping hold of Bardanos's head, controlling as best he can.
Bardanos stalling.
Henley works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily.
Bardanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henley is keeping the position for now.
Bardanos cracks Henley with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Henley has his foot on Bardanos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bardanos works his way back into a safe position though.
Bardanos is pushing down on Henley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henley is fighting to maintain full guard but Bardanos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bardanos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bardanos's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Henley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T3#
Bardanos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henley's guard. Nice work there by Bardanos.
Bardanos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bardanos lands a couple of elbows.
Henley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bardanos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bardanos postures up.
#SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Bardanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bardanos is one step ahead there.
Bardanos working some strikes from top position.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bardanos postures up and lands a big shot to Henley's brow. #SUB2#
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boreste Bardanos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bardanos tests Henley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Henley throws out a counter right but Bardanos avoids it with no problem.
Bardanos throws a body punch but Henley moves out of range.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henley.
Bardanos misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Henley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bardanos's guard.
Henley trying to control from Bardanos's half guard. Bardanos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Henley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Bardanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Bardanos, not yet.
Bardanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Henley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henley wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Henley working for submissions but it's allowed Bardanos to get to half guard.
Bardanos prevents Henley from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henley is trying to control but can't.
Henley is trying to control but Bardanos manages to pass to mount!
Henley tries to lock up and control but Bardanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bardanos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bardanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bardanos tries to control but Henley wriggling away.
Henley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bardanos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bardanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henley can do to turn this around?#T4#
Henley is desperately trying to improve his position but Bardanos has a good base and remains in mount.
Bardanos trying to control but Henley is having none of it.
We've been informed that Henley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Henley wants to hold on but Bardanos pushes him away.#SUB#
Bardanos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Henley is now in Bardanos's guard. A big mistake from Bardanos there, giving up the dominant position!
Henley trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Henley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boreste Bardanos dominated that second round.
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#
Bardanos misses with a jab to the body
and Bardanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henley takes a swing at Bardanos's ribcage but misses.
Bardanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Henley.
Bardanos loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
Henley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henley throws a head kick but Bardanos moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bardanos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henley is looking to control Bardanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henley avoid being mounted?
Henley tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg. #T1#
Henley is still trying to improve position.
Henley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bardanos working Henley over with strikes.
Bardanos controlling the action here.
Henley trying to hold on to Bardanos's head to control him but Bardanos postures up.
Henley is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henley is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henley is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bardanos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henley swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos moves out of range of the leg kick from Henley.#TD#
Bardanos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bardanos controls the pace.#T3#
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardanos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Henley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bardanos defends well.
Bardanos forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bardanos pulls his head out easily.
Henley trying to control here.
#SUB#
Bardanos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henley is just riding it out for now. Bardanos eventually gives up the hold.
Henley is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boreste Bardanos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bardanos 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreste Bardanos!
An out of breath Boreste Bardanos 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:
T168
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Henley misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Dilli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli throws a body punch but Henley moves out of range.
Dilli scores with a nice strike.
Henley 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.
Henley misses with a body shot.
Dilli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilli.
Henley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Dilli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dilli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Henley is looking for a triangle but Dilli pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Henley has his hands on Dilli's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Dilli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dilli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henley's guard.
Henley tries to roll over but Dilli keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilli wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Henley actively working from the bottom here.
Henley is trying to maintain the position but Dilli is very close to passing his half guard.
Henley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Henley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henley trying to control from the bottom.
Henley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dilli. #SUB#
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dilli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dilli lands a jab to Henley's midsection.#T3##TD2#
Henley gets caught napping as Dilli dives in and scores a takedown. Henley manages to retain guard.
Henley trying to keep a closed guard but Dilli is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Dilli defends easily.
Henley controls Dilli momentarily but Dilli frees himself. #SUB#
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dilli wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving. #T4#
Dilli is in close to Henley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dilli wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving. #SUB#
Henley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilli is aware though and is defending well.
Henley trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley is adopting a defensive guard.
Henley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dilli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temel Dilli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dilli throws out a powerful jab.
Henley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henley.#CUT#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
A solid body kick from Dilli.
Henley throws a body shot but no joy.
Henley slips a jab from Dilli.
Henley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henley.
A slow jab from Dilli misses its intended target.
Henley takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses.
Dilli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Henley sends Dilli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Henley is motioning to the referee to let Dilli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Dilli is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henley dodges the punch combination from Dilli.
Dilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Henley finish him?
Dilli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Henley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dilli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henley somewhat.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Henley moved out of range.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Henley misses with an uppercut. Dilli saw that one coming.
Henley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilli's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Dilli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henley is pressing down on Dilli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dilli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dilli trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dilli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dilli trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Henley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henley pulls Dilli in to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Dilli has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Henley to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dilli is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Henley pulls down on the head and he's put Dilli to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
T162 Spillane vs Rubin IV
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Henley lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
And Henley tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Hermano.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henley with the counter takedown but Hermano avoids it easily.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
Henley misses with a hook. Hermano ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Henley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hermano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hermano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hermano is trying to keep Henley in close.
#T1#
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hermano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hermano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henley wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Henley with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henley lands a couple of digs.
Henley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hermano trying to keep a closed guard but Henley is proving a slippery customer.
Henley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henley is working Hermano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henley works over Hermano with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Hermano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hermano is working Henley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermano defends it easily.
Henley looking for a sweep. Not yet Henley, not yet.
Henley looking to control.
Henley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Hermano wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Hermano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henley has momentary wrist control but Hermano slips an elbow through the middle.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano scoring with some ground and pound.
Hermano content to stall in guard here.
Henley has Hermano pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Henley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Henley. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermano is looking to counter punch.
Hermano throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Henley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henley clobbers Hermano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hermano swings widly with a right hand
and Henley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henley throws a hook to the side of Hermano's head but Hermano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hermano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Hermano tenderised Henley's leg. Henley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Henley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermano thinking.
Hermano feints and then cracks Henley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henley down.
Henley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Henley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henley prevents Hermano from improving his position.
Henley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hermano is looking for a sweep. Henley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hermano's head.
Henley stays in close to Hermano's body and controls the position.
Henley scoring with some ground and pound.
Henley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Henley looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hermano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henley defends well.
Henley looking to sit in guard and control but Hermano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermano passes into side control.
The referee asks Hermano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hermano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
Hermano wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy.
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
Henley throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermano landing a few strikes.
Henley struggling a bit here.
Hermano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henley keeps working.
Henley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ben Henley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Henley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Henley defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
Hermano moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henley's calf.#TD#
Henley gets caught flat footed, as Hermano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Henley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hermano escapes and throws Henley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Henley tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Hermano lands a nice forearm strike.
Hermano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henley keeps working.
Henley tries to bench press Hermano off him but Hermano keeps the position.
Henley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Henley manages to get back to half guard.
Henley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henley is not content to let Hermano control the position.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henley wants to control but Hermano passes easily into half guard.
Hermano is trying to control the action in half guard but Henley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermano thows a huge punch but Henley dodges it nicely.
Hermano is just content to waste time from the top position. Henley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Henley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermano connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB2#
Henley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henley looking to control.
#SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermano passes into half guard.
Henley trying to hold on to Hermano's head to control him but Hermano postures up.
Henley wants to control the action here but instead Hermano manages to pass to full mount!
Henley is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Hermano breaks from Henley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hermano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Henley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henley gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Henley has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hermano. Oh but Henley has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hermano goes limp - he's gone! Henley jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MFN 342: Voodoo
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Del Toro lands an overhand right.
Henley misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Henley as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Ernesto Del Toro has been cut.
Del Toro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Del Toro gets a takedown into half guard.
Henley trying to hold on to Del Toro's head to control him but Del Toro postures up.
Henley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Del Toro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Henley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Henley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Del Toro looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Toro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Del Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Toro advances position into side control!
Del Toro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Henley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Del Toro. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Henley is not content to let Del Toro control the position.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Toro is putting a hurting on Henley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Henley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Toro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Henley is controlling Del Toro's trapped leg to prevent Del Toro from advancing to side control.
Henley manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Toro is aware though and is defending well.
Del Toro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henley has his hands on Del Toro's head, controlling the position.
Del Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henley is keeping the position for now.
Henley controlling Del Toro's posture.
Del Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Del Toro wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henley wants to sweep here but Del Toro controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Del Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Toro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Del Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Toro cracks Henley with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Del Toro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Del Toro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Toro. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Del Toro there.
Henley scores with a nice strike.
Henley throws out a loose jab but Del Toro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Toro half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Del Toro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Henley working for a triangle but Del Toro defends it easily.
Henley working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Toro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Henley pulls Del Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents Del Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Del Toro postures up in Henley's guard and throws a big left but Henley blocks it. #SUB2#
Henley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Del Toro stacks Henley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Del Toro!
Henley wants to control but Del Toro postures up.
Del Toro working the head and body with strikes.
Del Toro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Henley some visible discomfort.
Henley regains half guard.#T2#
Henley trying to control but Del Toro postures up.
Del Toro prevents Henley from improving his position.
Del Toro lands strikes from half guard.
Henley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Henley working for a triangle but Del Toro defends it easily.
Henley wants to improve his position but instead Del Toro has moved into half guard.
Del Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henley can do to turn this around?#T3#
Del Toro with the ground and pound but Henley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Del Toro looking to pass the guard.
Del Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Del Toro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Del Toro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Del Toro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Henley has an active guard here but Del Toro has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Henley is trying to control but can't.
Del Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Del Toro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Henley wants to control but Del Toro is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley is looking to improve his position.
Henley is trying to control but Del Toro manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Del Toro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Del Toro'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Del Toro ducks under a wild hook from Henley.
Del Toro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henley.
Henley swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
Del Toro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Del Toro moves away from the strike by Henley.
Del Toro moves away from the strike by Henley.
Henley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henley takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Toro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Del Toro connects with a looping right hand.
Henley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Toro throwing a counter right hand but Henley manages to avoid it.#T1#
Del Toro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henley.
Henley moves out of range of the strikes.
Henley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Toro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henley.#TD#
Del Toro looking to score a takedown here. Henley is defending well but Del Toro drives through and ends up in Henley's guard.
Del Toro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henley's head.
Del Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Toro. #T2#
Henley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Toro with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Henley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Toro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Del Toro lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Toro distracts Henley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Del Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Toro passes Henley's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Del Toro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henley is not content to let Del Toro control the position.
Del Toro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Del Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henley has his hands clasped together around Del Toro's back. He's all about the action.
Henley trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Del Toro stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Del Toro scores with a head kick. Henley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Del Toro misses with a body shot.
Del Toro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Henley.
Ben Henley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Toro scores with a leg kick.
Henley with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Del Toro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Del Toro, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Del Toro!
During a confident post fight interview, Ernesto Del Toro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 338: Mangrove v. Scouser 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Singh is looking to land body kicks.
Henley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Singh misses with a looping right.
Singh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Singh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henley counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.
Singh 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.
Singh lands with a nice body punch.
Henley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singh. Singh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh scores with a nice right hand.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henley takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh scores with a sloppy right hand. Henley should have avoided that one. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Singh digs a good hook to Henley's body.
Singh tries a low kick but Henley avoids it.
It seemed like Henley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Henley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Singh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Henley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Henley down.
Singh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Singh digs a good hook to Henley's body.
Henley checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Henley misses.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Singh lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Singh.
Singh lands an overhand right.
Singh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Singh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Henley. That one must have hurt.
Singh connects with a body shot that sends Henley's belly button to the back.
Singh throws an off balance right hand
and Henley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh is looking to slow Henley down with leg kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Singh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Henley drops his hands momentarily and Singh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henley 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.#T3#
Henley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Henley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Henley moves out of range easily.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Henley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Singh looks for the body kick but Henley saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Henley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A leg kick checked by Henley.
Henley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh throws a leg kick
and Henley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Singh misses with a shot to the body
and Henley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh throws a good cross that connects.
Singh throws out a loose jab but Henley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henley throws a fast counter high kick but Singh manages to duck under it in time.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henley manages to avoid it.
Singh throws a leg kick
letting Henley counter with a right hand. #T4#
Singh cracks Henley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henley.
Singh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Singh throws a head kick that misses
enabling Henley to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Singh is rocked!
Arshnoor Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh cracks Henley with an open hand slap.
Singh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henley 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.
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henley misses with a right hand
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh misses the body punch
and Henley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Arshnoor Singh's cut is getting worse.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Henley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Singh scores with a push kick.
Henley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Singh works Henley's body with a nice hook.
Singh throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Henley counter with a right hand.
Oh Singh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
and Henley counters with a nice body shot.
Henley checks a leg kick.
Singh seems to have got his legs back now.
Singh throws a body punch but Henley moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henley! But no joy.
Singh misses with a low kick as Henley jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henley! But no joy.
Singh scores with a jab to the body.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henley can do to turn this around?
Singh throws a combination that misses
letting Henley counter with a right hand. #T1#
Singh throws out a loose jab but Henley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Henley misses with a straight right.
Henley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Henley misses with a straight right.
Singh misses with a leg kick
and Henley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Henley counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Singh! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Henley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Arshnoor Singh spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley and Ivan Putski. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Putski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henley is fending him off so far but Putski persists. Nope, Henley circles away and we're back to standing.
Henley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Putski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Henley quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (0) vs (2) Putski
My spies in NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym) inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Henley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Putski is thwarting Henley's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henley is looking for a sweep. Putski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski controlling the action here.
Henley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Henley manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley pulls Putski in close to his closed guard and prevents Putski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henley keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Henley working for a triangle but Putski defends it easily.
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Putski defends easily.
Putski trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Putski is stalling in the full guard.
Putski trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Putski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henley is trying to keep Putski in close.
Henley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Putski has picked Henley up and slammed him! Henley can't keep hold of the triangle and Putski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (5) Putski
Henley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Henley wants to get back to full guard.
Putski is looking to take a break and control but Henley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (8) Putski
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putski happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henley (0) vs (10) Putski
Putski controlling from mount.
Putski prevents Henley from getting the reversal.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henley working to try and regain half guard.
Putski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Putski's attempts to control the action.
Henley is desperately trying to improve his position but Putski has a good base and remains in mount.
Henley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Putski controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski avoids the attempt from Henley to control.
Putski controlling from mount.
Henley tries to control the position but Putski now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Henley (0) vs (13) Putski
Henley tries to roll but Putski sticks to his back.
Putski avoiding Henley 's attempts to control his hands.
Putski has the hooks in. Henley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Putski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (16) Putski
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Putski's attempts to control the action.
Henley is trying to escape the mount.
Henley tries to hold on but Putski pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski prevents Henley from getting the reversal.
Putski controlling the pace for now.
Putski looking to control but Henley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Putski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henley is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henley is looking to escape.
Putski controlling from the full mount.
Putski trying to control but Henley is having none of it.
Henley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Putski's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to control Putski's body but Putski pushes him off. Henley squirms to his side and now Putski has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Henley (0) vs (19) Putski
Putski is looking to control Henley but Henley is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Putski keeps control of the position as Henley tries to break free.
Putski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henley has hold of Putski's leg, trying to break free but it's let Putski lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Henley is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Putski throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Putski!
An out of breath Ivan Putski 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:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn and Ben Henley. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; The Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henley clinches with his opponent.
Henley pulls Steel Penn into guard.
Henley keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Henley
Steel Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Henley is proving a slippery customer.
Henley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Henley
Henley wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Henley is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel Penn is defending well.
Henley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn sneaks back into half guard.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley is controlling the pace.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Henley is thwarting Steel Penn's attempts to control the position.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henley 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.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn controlling Henley's posture.
Steel Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Henley is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Henley drops back looking for a leg! Steel Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel Penn manages to kick Henley off! Henley jumps back into Steel Penn's guard.
Steel Penn is trying to keep Henley in close.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn is pulling down on Henley's head. It's preventing any offense from Henley, at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Henley is proving a slippery customer.
Henley looking to pass the guard.
Henley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn is concentrating on defense, preventing Henley from advancing position.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Henley passes into side control, despite Steel Penn's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (8) Henley
Henley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henley swings around for an armbar but Steel Penn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (8) Henley
Henley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Henley keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Henley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Henley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (8) Henley
Henley tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (7) vs (8) Henley
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henley is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Henley tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn maintains control.
Steel Penn is looking to work his way around to Henley's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Henley is now in Steel Penn's guard. A big mistake from Steel Penn there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (10) Henley
Steel Penn has control of Henley's left arm, preventing Henley from doing any damage.
Henley wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henley drops back looking for a leg! Steel Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel Penn manages to kick Henley off! Henley jumps back into Steel Penn's guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Henley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henley trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Henley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henley is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henley is taking a breather. Steel Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henley trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Henley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (10) Henley
Henley controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (12) vs (10) Henley
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking for a sweep.
Henley is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
Steel Penn tries to move to mount but Henley blocks the move with his legs.
Henley struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henley is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Henley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel Penn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (12) vs (14) Henley
And that's the end of the fight!
Henley wins on points by 14 to 12.
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Brent and Ben Henley. Brent kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David Brent - 'Life on the Road'. David Brent had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Brent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brent forces Henley back against the cage and clinches.
Brent tries for a takedown but Henley manages to get underhooks.
Henley gets control of Brent's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brent trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley wants to sweep here but Brent controlling him for the moment.
Brent trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Brent should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Henley has tightened it up now! Brent should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Henley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ben Henley thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley and Potap Kononov. Potap Kononov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Potap Kononov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kononov wants to clinch.
Henley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henley keeps the fight on the outside.
Henley feinted with a counter takedown.
Kononov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Henley (0) vs (4) Kononov
You can see the frustration on Henley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kononov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kononov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kononov working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kononov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henley (4) vs (4) Kononov
Henley keeps control of the position as Kononov tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kononov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Henley's arms.
Henley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Henley struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kononov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Henley off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Henley looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Kononov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Henley is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kononov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kononov for a finish.
Kononov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kononov working to try and regain half guard.
Henley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kononov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kononov shrugs it off.
Kononov wants to control but Henley is having none of it.
Kononov is looking to improve his position but Henley isn't that keen on the idea.
Henley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kononov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kononov is controlling Henley's trapped leg to prevent Henley from advancing to side control.
Henley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kononov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henley seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kononov is looking to improve his position.
Henley trying to control the action but Kononov is working from the bottom.
Kononov moves into full guard.
Kononov trying to control the position.
Henley looking to pass the guard.
Kononov keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Henley won't allow Kononov to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kononov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henley seems to be working for a kimura but Kononov defends the submission attempt.
Kononov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kononov.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Kononov is keeping the position.
Kononov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kononov is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley pushing down on Kononov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kononov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kononov.
Henley passes into half guard.
Kononov trying to control here.
Henley tries to pass to full mount but Kononov defends it.
Kononov is not content to let Henley control the position.
Henley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kononov tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Kononov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kononov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henley.
Kononov is refusing to be controlled, as Henley sits in half guard.
Henley prevents Kononov from improving his position.
Kononov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kononov looking for subs from the bottom but Henley mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (7) vs (4) Kononov
Henley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kononov is looking to escape.
Henley content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to control the pace but Kononov is squirming around nicely.
Kononov tries to reverse the position but Henley maintains control.
Henley wants to control the pace but Kononov is squirming around nicely.
Kononov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henley is working for a guillotine from mount but Kononov frees his head quite easily.
Henley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kononov tries to hold on but Henley postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Henley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kononov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kononov shrugs it off.
Kononov regains half guard.
Well, if Henley 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.
Henley seems to be working for a kimura but Kononov defends the submission attempt.
Henley wants to pass to mount but Kononov is defending the position.
Kononov tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Kononov moves into full guard.
Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kononov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henley defends well.
Kononov wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kononov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kononov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kononov controlling the position.
Kononov trying to control the position.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Kononov is keeping the position.
Kononov working for a triangle but Henley defends it easily.
Henley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kononov is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley pushes down on Kononov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kononov! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (10) vs (4) Kononov
Henley controlling from mount.
Kononov is working to get back to half guard.
Henley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kononov tries to hold on but Henley pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kononov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kononov is looking to escape.
Kononov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kononov is squirming around, avoiding Henley's attempts to control the action.
Kononov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kononov is looking to escape.
Kononov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Henley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kononov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henley working for a submission but Kononov is keeping him at bay.
Kononov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kononov wants to control but Henley passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (13) vs (4) Kononov
Henley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kononov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kononov's legs.
Henley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henley working away.
Henley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kononov, who protects the arm well.
Henley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kononov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kononov tries to improve position but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kononov tries to buck Henley off but Henley is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Kononov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kononov keeps working.
Henley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kononov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kononov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henley off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henley (13) vs (8) Kononov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kononov keeps control of the position as Henley tries to break free.
Kononov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Henley's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henley takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
An out of breath and clearly excited Ben Henley thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
MFN 321: Two Title Pow Wow
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Romero scores with a decent looking hook.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Romero tries to bum rush Henley with a series of wild strikes but Henley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henley swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Henley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Romero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henley dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Henley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Romero thuds his right hand into Henley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henley counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero digs a good hook to Henley's body.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Henley pushes him off.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Henley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Henley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A head kick misses from Romero.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Henley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henley throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Henley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henley slips under a jab.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Henley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Henley.
Romero throws a hook but Henley blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Henley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Romero scores with the left hand. Henley knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Henley staying out of range there.
Romero punishes Henley's body with a nice straight punch.
Henley throws a big shot that misses.
Romero scores with the left hand. Henley knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero misses with a shot to the body
and Henley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Henley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero lands a nice hook to Henley's body. Henley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romero lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Henley is rocked!
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Henley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Henley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Romero digs a good body shot into Henley's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Henley misses its target.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Henley seems to have got his legs back now.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Henley moves out of range easily.
Henley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Henley throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero lunges at Henley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henley's hand.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Henley moved out of range.
Henley throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicodemo Romero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Henley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Henley avoids the body shot from Romero.
Henley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henley moves out of range of the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Henley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romero scores with the left hand. Henley knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Henley moves away and avoids it.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henley.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henley counters with a straight right hand.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Romero misses.
Henley misses with a body punch
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Nicodemo Romero's cut even more.
Romero lands a head shot.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Henley.
Henley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henley blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Henley misses the target.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henley thinks about countering with a head kick.#KD#
Henley drops Romero with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Romero looks back up at him and smiles so Henley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Henley scores with a counter punch that sends Romero to the canvas! Henley smells blood - he's punishing Romero with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Romero has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MFN 315: Koski vs. Mamba
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
McQuade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henley's calf.
Henley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McQuade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQuade doesn't manage to clinch there - Henley circles away.
Henley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McQuade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by McQuade.
A jab from McQuade finds it's way through Henley's defenses.
Henley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McQuade.
McQuade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Henley counters with a left and a right that stings McQuade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuade cracks Henley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McQuade misses with a right hand
and Henley counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
McQuade is rocked!
McQuade tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McQuade is still on wobbly legs! Can Henley finish him?
Henley jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
McQuade misses with an uppercut.
McQuade seems to have recovered his senses.
Henley throws the left hand but McQuade avoids the punch easily.
Henley backing away here, and McQuade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McQuade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McQuade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henley moves away.
Henley moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Henley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McQuade lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McQuade misses.
Henley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McQuade.
and Henley counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McQuade! He's just covering up as Henley starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) in his post fight interview.
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