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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2021 |
#R1#
De Moncey fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henry Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
De Moncey slips a jab and a cross from Henry Jr.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown but Henry Jr shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Henry Jr has De Moncey up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Henry Jr has hold of one of De Moncey's legs. De Moncey is fighting the takedown attempt but Henry Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Henry Jr 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.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is keeping the position.#SUB#
De Moncey has his foot on Henry Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a triangle but Henry Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry Jr controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
De Moncey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
De Moncey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henry Jr content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Henry Jr is sitting in close to De Moncey's body. De Moncey has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Henry Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Henry Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by De Moncey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
Our winner, Bon Adrien De Moncey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TC 13 Mil $ GP vol 1.3
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagestanskiy misses with a straight right.
A combination from Henry Jr does no damage.
Dagestanskiy goes for a double leg but Henry Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henry Jr continues to drive forward.
Dagestanskiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dagestanskiy defends it well.
Dagestanskiy digs a good hook to Henry Jr's body.
Henry Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Dagestanskiy misses its intended target.
Henry Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dagestanskiy at a distance.
Henry Jr slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr tries to clinch up
and Dagestanskiy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Dagestanskiy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dagestanskiy is one step ahead there. #T1#
Henry Jr seems keen to control Dagestanskiy's posture.
Dagestanskiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dagestanskiy is now in half guard.
Dagestanskiy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy content to control rather than advance.
Dagestanskiy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Henry Jr trying to control but Dagestanskiy postures up.
Dagestanskiy drops an elbow to the side of Henry Jr's head.
Dagestanskiy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry Jr defending well though. #T2#
Dagestanskiy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henry Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Dagestanskiy sits in half guard.
Henry Jr gets full guard.
Henry Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Dagestanskiy's head. It's preventing any offense from Dagestanskiy, at least for the moment.
Dagestanskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy throwing strikes but missing.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Dagestanskiy from controlling successfully.
Henry Jr controls Dagestanskiy momentarily but Dagestanskiy frees himself.
Henry Jr controlling Dagestanskiy's posture.
Henry Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr is trying to control the position but Dagestanskiy postures up.
Henry Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We've been hearing that Dagestanskiy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dagestanskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henry Jr has control of Dagestanskiy's left arm, preventing Dagestanskiy from doing any damage.
Henry Jr wants to sweep here but Dagestanskiy controlling him for the moment.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Dagestanskiy from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henry Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy defending well.
Dagestanskiy is controlling Henry Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Henry Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Dagestanskiy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dagestanskiy 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.
Dagestanskiy is holding on to half guard well.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dagestanskiy is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaba Dagestanskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Dagestanskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Henry Jr misses with a double jab
and Dagestanskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dagestanskiy goes for a double leg but Henry Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henry Jr continues to drive forward.
Henry Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dagestanskiy. Henry Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dagestanskiy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henry Jr is looking to clinch.
Henry Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr looks to clinch
and Dagestanskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Dagestanskiy misses its intended target.
Dagestanskiy staying out of range there.
Henry Jr connects with a single shot there.#T1##CL2#
Henry Jr drives through and clinches with Dagestanskiy against the cage.
Dagestanskiy scores with a shot to the side of Henry Jr's head. #BC#
Dagestanskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dagestanskiy misses with a straight left.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dagestanskiy avoids the body shot from Henry Jr.
Dagestanskiy jabs Henry Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dagestanskiy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henry Jr back to the cage. Dagestanskiy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Henry Jr is rocked!
Henry Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a big right hand! Oh Henry Jr is in trouble here! Dagestanskiy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaba Dagestanskiy!
Our winner, Khaba Dagestanskiy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Henry Jr as Velasquez shoots in.
Henry Jr lands with a hook. Velasquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henry Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henry Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henry Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Henry Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Henry Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Henry Jr tightens his grip and picks Velasquez up, before dumping him to the ground. Velasquez manages to land in guard.
Henry Jr 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.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Henry Jr wants to get up but he can't break Velasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velasquez is proving hard to escape from.
Henry Jr stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velasquez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry Jr postures up.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Velasquez 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.
Henry Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velasquez's guard.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Henry Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry Jr uses his free foot to push down on Velasquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Velasquez.
Velasquez is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Henry Jr wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is holding on tight.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position but Henry Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Henry Jr tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #SU#
Henry Jr stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Henry Jr scores with a shot to the body.
#T3##CL#
Henry Jr closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the cage.#TD#
Henry Jr is trying to trip Velasquez. He has hold of a leg but Velasquez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Henry Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Henry Jr tries to stand but Velasquez is controlling from the bottom.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry Jr advances position into side control!
Henry Jr tries to stand but Velasquez is controlling his head.
Velasquez is letting Henry Jr control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Henry Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henry Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry Jr 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.
Velasquez 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.
Henry Jr wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Velasquez pulls Henry Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Henry Jr tries to stand but Velasquez is controlling from the bottom.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henry Jr is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Henry Jr circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Velasquez tries to keep at a distance but Henry Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Henry Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Velasquez regains guard.
Velasquez looking to control.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr postures up.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
Henry Jr passes Velasquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henry Jr stalling.
Henry Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Velasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry Jr tries to stand and escape but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Henry Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Henry Jr is taking a breather. Velasquez 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Velasquez won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry Jr.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez won't allow Henry Jr to pass to mount. #T3#
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Velasquez is defending the position.
Henry Jr trying to control the pace.
Henry Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Velasquez has given up his back. Will we see Henry Jr going for some submissions?
#T4#
Velasquez tries to break free.
Velasquez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Henry Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Velasquez trying to control the hands but Henry Jr breaks the grip.
Henry Jr has the hooks in. Velasquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Henry Jr controlling from the back.
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Henry Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Henry Jr throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Henry Jr throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Henry Jr darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.#TD#
Henry Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr postures up.
Velasquez has control of Henry Jr's left arm, preventing Henry Jr from doing any damage.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Henry Jr controlling him for the moment.
Henry Jr looking to pass the guard.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Henry Jr won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Henry Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velasquez's guard.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry Jr is one step ahead there.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henry Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velasquez doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Henry Jr moves into range and clinches up with Velasquez.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Henry Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Velasquez jumps guard but Henry Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Henry Jr has hold of one of Velasquez's legs. Velasquez is fighting the takedown attempt but Henry Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Henry Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andrew Henry Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Henry Jr passes into half guard. #T3#
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Henry Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Velasquez. #SU#
Henry Jr decides to stand and escape the position.
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henry Jr is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Henry Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrew Henry Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry Jr tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Henry Jr both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Henry Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Henry Jr has clasped his hands together around Velasquez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Henry Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU#
Henry Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Andrew Henry Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Henry Jr gets double underhooks and turns Velasquez into the cage. #T4#
Henry Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!#CL#
Henry Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Henry Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Velasquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Henry Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Velasquez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Henry Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henry Jr 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Henry Jr!
Andrew Henry Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PANDA 13
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Kennedy gets tackled into the cage by Henry Jr. Henry Jr maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that Kennedy 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.
Kennedy is pressed up against the cage. Henry Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kennedy down to the mat. Kennedy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Henry Jr, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Henry Jr against the cage but Henry Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henry Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Henry Jr rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage.
Henry Jr has Kennedy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kennedy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kennedy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry Jr after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Kennedy jumps guard and drags Henry Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henry Jr stays in close to Kennedy's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kennedy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kennedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry Jr 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.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Henry Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Henry Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kennedy 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.
Henry Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy is trying to control the position but Henry Jr postures up. #SUB2#
Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry Jr 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.#SUB2#
Kennedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kennedy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Henry Jr controlling him for the moment.
Kennedy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#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.
Henry Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry Jr controlling the pace.
Kennedy wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kennedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kennedy gets full guard.
Henry Jr content to stall in guard here.
Henry Jr won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kennedy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Kennedy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kennedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kennedy is trying to keep Henry Jr in close.
#SUB2#
Kennedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr 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.
Henry Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kennedy 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#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Henry Jr looking to improve position, pressing down on Kennedy's thigh with his hand. Kennedy seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Henry Jr paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Henry Jr's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kennedy picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steven Kennedy!
Steven Kennedy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Henry Jr rushes Bobby and presses him up against the cage.
Bobby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henry Jr prevents Bobby from breaking the clinch.
Henry Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry Jr can't get the takedown.
Henry Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobby pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Henry Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bobby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Bobby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Henry Jr's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bobby throws the left hand but Henry Jr avoids the punch easily.
Henry Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobby.
Henry Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Bobby is quick to defend against it.
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Henry Jr's head but Henry Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Bobby misses.
Bobby misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Bobby is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Henry Jr rushes Bobby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henry Jr has Bobby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bobby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bobby tries to break free but Henry Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Bobby tries to break free but Henry Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Bobby is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Bobby breaks from the clinch.
Bobby misses with a looping right.
Henry Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Bobby misses the target.
Bobby loads up on a big right hand but Henry Jr slips the punch.
Bobby misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Bobby misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Henry Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bobby!
Bobby tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.#SU#
Henry Jr decides to stand back up.
Donk. Henry Jr catches Bobby right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry Jr moves away.
Henry Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Henry Jr slips under a jab.
Henry Jr jabs at Bobby's body.
Bobby misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby misses with a straight left. #T2##CL#
Henry Jr gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bobby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby looks to land a right hand but Henry Jr moved out of range.
Bobby takes a swing at Henry Jr's ribcage but misses.
Henry Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bobby sprawls and moves away.
Henry Jr scores with a body shot.
Bobby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bobby misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Bobby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry Jr blocks a jab.
Bobby throws a big shot that misses.
Henry Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bobby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Bobby tries to keep at a distance but Henry Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobby prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Henry Jr has Bobby pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Henry Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bobby tumbling to the mat - Henry Jr dives into Bobby's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Henry Jr stands up.
Henry Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bobby on the side of the head.
Bobby looks to throw the jab but Henry Jr is out of range.
Bobby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Bobby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry Jr.
Bobby throws a body punch but Henry Jr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bobby.
Henry Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henry Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bobby throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry Jr.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Henry Jr slips under a jab from Bobby.
Henry Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henry Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Bobby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobby misses the jab.
Bobby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bobby misses with a straight right.
Henry Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobby misses the jab.
Henry Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobby throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Bobby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Henry Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Henry Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby is trying to force a seperation but Henry Jr has the dominant position.
Bobby prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Henry Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Henry Jr gets to his feet. Bobby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bobby throws a jab when Henry Jr was well out of range.
Bobby swings for the body but Henry Jr moves out of range.
Bobby throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bobby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby throws an overhand right that lands on Henry Jr's shoulder, as Henry Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bobby.
Bobby misses with a straight left.
Henry Jr blocks a jab.
Henry Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bobby at a distance.
Bobby missing with a left hand there. Henry Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobby is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bobby looks to land a right hand but Henry Jr moved out of range.
Bobby misses with a left hand #TD#
and Henry Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bobby's guard.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Henry Jr stands and steps away. Bobby gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Henry Jr clinches. #BC2#
Bobby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobby swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Henry Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henry Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bobby!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Henry Jr stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Henry Jr works over Bobby's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Bobby tries to keep at a distance but Henry Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Henry Jr has Bobby pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Henry Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bobby tumbling to the mat - Henry Jr dives into Bobby's guard.
Henry Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SU#
Henry Jr gets to his feet. Bobby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Henry Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Bobby tries to circle away but Henry Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Bobby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby is pressed up against the cage. Henry Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bobby down to the mat. Bobby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Henry Jr clinches up against the cage.
Henry Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby is trying to force a seperation but Henry Jr has the dominant position.
Henry Jr wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Bobby manages to break the clinch.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bobby sprawls and moves away.#T3#
A big right from Bobby misses.
Bobby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henry Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Bobby's head.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobby.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henry Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobby. Henry Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobby.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Henry Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Henry Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henry Jr not doing much here.
Andrew Henry Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobby is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr stalling. #T4#
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Bobby won't be happy about that! #SU#
Henry Jr is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bob Bobby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Henry Jr pushes Bobby up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry Jr is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Henry Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Bobby is defending well.
Henry Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Henry Jr's head but Henry Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Henry Jr does no damage.
Bobby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henry Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henry Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bobby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bobby looks to throw the jab but Henry Jr is out of range.
Henry Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henry Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henry Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobby can do to turn this around?
Bobby throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Henry Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Henry Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bobby is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SU#
Henry Jr stands up and beckons Bobby to join him on the feet.
Bobby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Henry Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Bobby looks to land a left hand but Henry Jr moved out of range nicely.
Henry Jr staying out of range there.
Henry Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bobby sprawls and moves away.
Bobby throws the left hand but Henry Jr avoids the punch easily.
Henry Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Henry Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bobby sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobby misses the target.
Bobby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobby.
Henry Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Bobby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henry Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Henry Jr attempts a counter takedown but Bobby avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bobby.
Bobby looks to throw the jab but Henry Jr is out of range.
Bobby throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry Jr. #T2#
Bobby keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Henry Jr.
Andrew Henry Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bobby.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henry Jr!
#ROC#Bobby is rocked!
Henry Jr connects with a right that clearly hurt Bobby. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Henry Jr proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Bobby collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Henry Jr!
A victorious Andrew Henry Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 91
Date: May 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 1030 p4p, 151 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 2352 p4p, 315 weight class). Sailcirc kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is THE SCOTTS. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sailcirc closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (0) Henry Jr
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sailcirc prevents Henry Jr from improving his position.
Henry Jr is looking to control Sailcirc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry Jr avoid being mounted?
Henry Jr is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Sailcirc seems content to control.
Sailcirc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Henry Jr is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Sailcirc from advancing position.
Henry Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sailcirc stalling.
Henry Jr trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Sailcirc wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sailcirc in particular looking to stall.
Henry Jr moves into full guard.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
Henry Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Henry Jr wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Henry Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Henry Jr keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Henry Jr looking to control.
Henry Jr is controlling Sailcirc's posture.
Sailcirc passes Henry Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henry Jr is looking for a sweep. Sailcirc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sailcirc trying to control from half guard but Henry Jr is working away.
Sailcirc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henry Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Henry Jr trying to control here.
Sailcirc slows the pace down in half guard.
Henry Jr trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr keeping control of the position.
Henry Jr trying to control here.
Henry Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Henry Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Sailcirc sits in half guard.
Henry Jr is controlling Sailcirc's trapped leg to prevent Sailcirc from advancing to side control.
Henry Jr is looking to control Sailcirc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry Jr avoid being mounted?
Henry Jr tries to get to full guard but Sailcirc has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
Henry Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sailcirc trying to control from half guard but Henry Jr is working away.
Henry Jr tries to roll over but Sailcirc keeps him under control.
Henry Jr is still trying to improve position.
Sailcirc trying to control the action but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc not doing much here.
Sailcirc prevents Henry Jr from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is taking a breather. Henry Jr 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.
Henry Jr is looking for a sweep. Sailcirc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sailcirc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry Jr is just riding it out for now. Sailcirc eventually gives up the hold.
Sailcirc wants to take a breather but Henry Jr is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr keeping hold of Sailcirc's head, controlling as best he can.
Henry Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Sailcirc sits in half guard.
Henry Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Sailcirc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henry Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sailcirc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Sailcirc sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henry Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Sailcirc has passed into half guard.
Henry Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry Jr is trying to keep Sailcirc in close.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Sailcirc's head. It's preventing any offense from Sailcirc, at least for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc 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.
Henry Jr controls Sailcirc momentarily but Sailcirc frees himself.
Sailcirc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
Henry Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
Sailcirc advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sailcirc (5) vs (0) Henry Jr
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking for a sweep.
Henry Jr wants to control but Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc controlling from side mount.
Henry Jr tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is looking to take a break and control but Henry Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Sailcirc keeps moving and retains side control.
Sailcirc trying to control the action but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr struggling a bit here.
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Henry Jr is defending well.
Henry Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sailcirc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry Jr.
Henry Jr trying to control the position.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry Jr, not yet.
Henry Jr is trying to keep Sailcirc in close.
Henry Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
Sailcirc trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Henry 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is controlling Sailcirc's posture.
Let's hope that Henry Jr 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.
Sailcirc stays in close to Henry Jr's body and controls the position.
Henry Jr wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry Jr working a defensive guard but Sailcirc passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sailcirc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sailcirc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henry Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sailcirc takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Torcadall Sailcirc took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 84
Date: May 03, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 19910 p4p, 758 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 2291 p4p, 298 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Duff scores with a takedown into Henry Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Duff (2) vs (0) Henry Jr
Henry Jr 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: Duff (2) vs (2) Henry Jr
Duff is trying to maintain the position but Henry Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry Jr stalling.
Henry Jr wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Duff is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
Duff wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff is controlling Henry Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff is trying to control but can't.
Henry Jr not doing much here.
Duff trying to control from the bottom.
Duff gets back to full guard.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duff working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henry Jr wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff is trying to control the position but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duff keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Henry Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry Jr 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henry Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry Jr wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Duff is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is taking a breather. Duff 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.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Duff won't allow it.
Henry Jr prevents Duff from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Henry Jr 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.
Duff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henry Jr passes Duff's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but Duff defending well.
Duff is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
Duff has his foot on Henry Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff can't keep his opponent in guard - Henry Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duff is looking to control Henry Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duff avoid being mounted?
Henry Jr not doing much here.
Duff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henry Jr trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands and throws Duff's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (2) vs (5) Henry Jr
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
Duff is trying to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr controls the position from side control.
Duff is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
A lull in the action here as Henry Jr stalls from top position.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
Duff tries to improve position but can't.
Duff is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr staying calm.
Henry Jr wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr working away.
Duff tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr taking a breather here.
Henry Jr working away.
Henry Jr takes a little break here. Duff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henry Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working.
Henry Jr is staying tight to Duff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Duff wants to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Duff is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Duff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
Duff tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Duff will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Duff wants to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Duff tries to improve position but can't.
Duff is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Henry Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Duff is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Duff is trying to get back to half guard.
Duff trying to remain calm as Henry Jr controls from the top position.
Duff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henry Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duff is trying to escape the position but Henry Jr is controlling the position.
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Duff is being controlled here.
Duff is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
The referee asks Henry Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henry Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Henry Jr wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Duff being controlled for a moment.
Duff tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Henry Jr stalls from top position.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Henry Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Henry Jr 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.
Duff trying to hold on to Henry Jr's head to control him but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Duff wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Duff wants to get back to full guard.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr trying to mount his opponent but Duff defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (2) vs (8) Henry Jr
Duff is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duff is looking to escape.
Duff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Duff is working to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Duff tries to hold on but Henry Jr postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Duff 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.
Duff wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr is keen to just control but Duff is a slippery customer.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr uses his free foot to push down on Duff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duff. Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (2) vs (11) Henry Jr
Henry Jr trying to control but Duff is having none of it.
Duff is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr wins on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Andrew Henry Jr 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:
CACC 78
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 7493 p4p, 615 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 2224 p4p, 277 weight class). Rodrizinho Chai is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henry Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Henry Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Chai can't fight it off and eventually Henry Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Chai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Henry Jr
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Henry Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Henry Jr controlling Chai's posture.
Henry Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Henry Jr
Henry Jr looking to pass the guard.
Henry Jr trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry Jr preventing the sweep.
Henry Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henry Jr trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr content to stall in guard here.
Henry Jr is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Henry Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henry Jr controlling the action here.
Henry Jr is continuing to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
Henry Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Henry Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (7) Henry Jr
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Henry Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henry Jr is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Henry Jr is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Henry Jr works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Henry Jr
Henry Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai tries to hold on but Henry Jr postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai wants to control but Henry Jr is having none of 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.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Henry Jr the control monster continue. Boring.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Henry Jr wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai wants to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
Henry Jr looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henry Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai regains half guard.
Henry Jr is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Chai tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Henry Jr is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Henry Jr not doing much here.
Henry Jr trying to control from Chai's half guard. Chai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (10) Henry Jr
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Henry Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai passes Henry Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is taking a breather. Henry Jr 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.
Henry Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying to control from half guard but Henry Jr is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henry Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr wins on points by 10 to 4.
Andrew Henry Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 61
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 2008 p4p, 245 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 2186 p4p, 264 weight class). Tigran Minasian had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henry Jr can't get the takedown.
Minasian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minasian is pressed up against the ropes. Henry Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minasian down to the mat. Minasian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Henry Jr.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henry Jr as he jumps to the side.
Minasian goes for a double leg but Henry Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Henry Jr continues to drive forward.
Minasian is looking to clinch but Henry Jr is avoiding it.
Minasian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henry Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henry Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henry Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minasian prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr has Minasian pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Minasian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minasian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry Jr has managed to clinch.
Henry Jr is working for takedown but Minasian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Henry Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henry Jr is trying to drag Minasian to the mat but Minasian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Henry Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minasian wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Minasian is pressed up against the ropes. Henry Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minasian down to the mat. Minasian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henry Jr leaves Minasian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Henry Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minasian is defended easily by Henry Jr.
Henry Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minasian defends it well.
Henry Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minasian.
And Henry Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Minasian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henry Jr darts in and clinches Minasian up against the ropes.
Minasian pulls guard successfully.
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minasian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian controls Henry Jr momentarily but Henry Jr frees himself.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Minasian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Henry Jr controlling him for the moment.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Minasian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Henry Jr is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Minasian trying to control here.
Minasian manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Henry Jr 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.
Minasian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minasian is trying to keep Henry Jr in close.
Henry Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Minasian looking for a sweep. Not yet Minasian, not yet.
Minasian is trying to keep Henry Jr in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Henry Jr stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (3) Henry Jr
Minasian is looking to reverse the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face as Henry Jr controls the position.
Minasian is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to improve position but can't.
Minasian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Minasian trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Minasian is controlling Henry Jr's trapped leg to prevent Henry Jr from advancing to side control.
Minasian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Henry Jr prevents Minasian from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Henry Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry Jr wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (6) Henry Jr
Minasian is trying to escape the mount.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr fails to move to back control.
Minasian tries to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Minasian is working to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr tries to control but Minasian wriggling away.
Minasian wants to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henry Jr avoids the attempt from Minasian to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking to work his way around to Minasian's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Minasian is looking to improve his position but Henry Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Henry Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Minasian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Henry Jr.
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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian gets back to half guard.
Henry Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Minasian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Minasian is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry Jr is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minasian actively working from the bottom here.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Minasian is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian controlling the position well.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control here.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr wins on points by 6 to 0.
Andrew Henry Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Laranja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laranja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laranja throws a hook to the side of Henry Jr's head but Henry Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laranja misses with a body kick.
Henry Jr feints the counter takedown.
Laranja dives in and grabs Henry Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henry Jr pushes down on Laranja's head and hops out.
Henry Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Laranja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Laranja misses with a body kick.
And Henry Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Laranja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henry Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laranja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henry Jr.
Laranja throws a head kick but Henry Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laranja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Laranja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henry Jr scores with a nice strike.
Laranja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laranja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Henry Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laranja backs up against the cage.
Henry Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Laranja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laranja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henry Jr.
Andrew Henry Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Henry Jr does no damage.
Laranja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Henry Jr has managed to clinch.
Henry Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Laranja is blocking nicely.
Laranja blocks an uppercut.
Laranja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry Jr works on Laranja's body with a couple of short punches.
Henry Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Laranja looking for a takedown.
Laranja is breathing heavily.
Laranja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laranja is working for takedown but Henry Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laranja wants to take the fight to the mat but Henry Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry Jr obliges.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laranja is defending well for now.
Laranja avoiding damage as Henry Jr throws knees to the body.
Henry Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laranja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Henry Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry Jr lands a knee to the body.
Henry Jr landing knees to the body.
Laranja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr working Laranja over with knees to the body.
Henry Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry Jr.
Henry Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laranja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Henry Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henry Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laranja avoids it.
Henry Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Laranja takes a shot to the head.
Henry Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Henry Jr misses with a body punch.
Laranja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Laranja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laranja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henry Jr backwards.
Henry Jr lands a left hand.
Henry Jr tries to throw a body punch but Laranja avoids it by throwing Henry Jr back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Laranja blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laranja.
Henry Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Laranja blocks an elbow strike.
Laranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laranja tries to pull guard but Henry Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henry Jr gets underhooks to prevent Laranja's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Henry Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Laranja is blocking nicely.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Henry Jr.
Laranja prevents a body shot from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr lands an uppercut.
Henry Jr missing with knees to the body.
Henry Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Laranja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Laranja has Henry Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Laranja blocks with his arms.
Laranja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henry Jr landing knees to the body.
Henry Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Henry Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laranjas head.
Henry Jr pushes Laranja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laranja prevents a body shot from Henry Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Laranja is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Laranja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Henry Jr sizes up Laranja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Henry Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laranja, pushing him back against the cage.
Laranja goes for a takedown attempt but Henry Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Henry Jr moves into range and clinches up with Laranja.
Henry Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laranja is trying to drag Henry Jr to the mat but Henry Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henry Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laranjas head.
Andrew Henry Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Henry Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Henry Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laranja tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr lands with a left to the head.
Henry Jr lands a body shot.
Henry Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laranja lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henry Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Laranja managing to block the knees to the body from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Laranja controls his hands.
Henry Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry Jr.
A hook to the body from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr lands an elbow inside that Laranja shrugs off.
Laranja prevents a body shot from Henry Jr.
Still in the clinch, Henry Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henry Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laranja is defending well for now.
Henry Jr pushes Laranja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry Jr is working Laranja over against the cage.
Henry Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry Jr.
Laranja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Henry Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henry Jr lands with a left to the head.
Henry Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Laranja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Laranja takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Henry Jr.
A short right from Henry Jr on the inside.
Henry Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henry Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laranja's elbow.
Henry Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Knees to the body from Henry Jr.
Laranja avoiding damage as Henry Jr throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry Jr.
Henry Jr lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Henry Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Laranja managing to block the knees to the body from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr working Laranja over with knees to the body.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Laranja avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henry Jr. #T3#
Henry Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Henry Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laranja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henry Jr backwards.
Laranja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henry Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry Jr lands with a right to the head.
Henry Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
A short right from Henry Jr on the inside.
Henry Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Henry Jr on the inside.
Henry Jr digs a right hand into Laranja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laranja's gas tank.
Henry Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry Jr.
Laranja can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Laranja blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Henry Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henry Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Henry Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Laranja backwards. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry Jr obliges.
Henry Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henry Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Henry Jr.
Laranja takes a shot to the head.
Henry Jr misses with a body punch.
Henry Jr tries to work over Laranja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laranja.
Laranja tries to pull guard but Henry Jr won't allow it.
Laranja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laranja blocks a body shot from Henry Jr.
Laranja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henry Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Henry Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laranja avoiding damage as Henry Jr throws knees to the body.
Henry Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laranja is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laranja takes one on the button.
Laranja shoots for a takedown but Henry Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henry Jr feints the counter takedown.
Henry Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Laranja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henry Jr digs a good body shot into Laranja's ribs.
Henry Jr jabs Laranja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Henry Jr as he connects with a hook.
Henry Jr moves in looking to clinch but Laranja pushes him off.
Good exchange - Henry Jr coming out on top.#ROC2#
Laranja is rocked!
Henry Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
No joy there for Henry Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Laranja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laranja swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Laranja misses the target.
Laranja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henry Jr circles away.
OH! Laranja has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Henry Jr smells blood and charges in for the finish! Henry Jr unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Laranja sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Henry Jr!
A very excited looking Andrew Henry Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GC 316 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Tripp looks to throw the jab but Henry Jr is out of range.
Tripp misses the shot to the body.
Henry Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tripp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Henry Jr.
Tripp misses with a straight right.
Tripp cracks a nice hook into Henry Jr's ribs.
Tripp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henry Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tripp throws a body punch but Henry Jr moves out of range.
Henry Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henry Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tripp.
Tripp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry Jr moves away.
A punch combination from Henry Jr misses.
Henry Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tripp counters with a straight right hand.
Henry Jr's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Henry Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Tripp gets tackled into the cage by Henry Jr. Henry Jr maintains the clinch. #T1#
Tripp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry Jr's elbow.
Tripp lands a left hand.
Henry Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tripp controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tripp.
Henry Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tripp's elbow.
Henry Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Tripp's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Henry Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tripp lands a hook that snaps the head of Henry Jr backwards.
Henry Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tripp is defending well for now.
Henry Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tripp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tripp lands with a right to the head.
Tripp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henry Jr backwards.
Henry Jr misses with some punches.
Tripp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tripp pushes Henry Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henry Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tripp's elbow. #T2#
Tripp digs a right hand underneath Henry Jr's ribcage. Henry Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Henry Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henry Jr missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Tripp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henry Jr swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
Henry Jr throws a jab when Tripp was well out of range.
Henry Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tripp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henry Jr looks winded!
Tripp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henry Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Henry Jr is rocked!
Henry Jr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tripp lands a right hand from hell, dropping Henry Jr. Tripp pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Tripp!
A very excited looking CJ Tripp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Oliver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliver there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oliver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oliver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henry Jr defends well and Oliver ends up having to push Henry Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henry Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Henry Jr.
Oliver wants to slow Henry Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henry Jr throws a combination. Oliver tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Henry Jr clinches up with Oliver and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry Jr gets underhooks to prevent Oliver's takedown attempt.
Andrew Henry Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Oliver.
Oliver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Good body shot from Henry Jr.
Oliver is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oliver looks winded!
Henry Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oliver can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henry Jr.
Henry Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Henry Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry Jr. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Oliver has been cut.
Henry Jr lands a body punch.
Henry Jr lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by Henry Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Henry Jr.
Henry Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Henry Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henry Jr lands with a left to the head.
Henry Jr is leaning against Oliver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henry Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henry Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliver backwards. #T2#
Henry Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henry Jr lands with a left to the head.
Henry Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Henry Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Oliver is rocked!
Oliver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henry Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliver is still on wobbly legs! Can Henry Jr finish him?
Henry Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Henry Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Henry Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Oliver won't want to take too many of those.
Henry Jr is working Oliver over against the cage.
Henry Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliver or not.
Henry Jr jerks Oliver's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Oliver drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Henry Jr goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Henry Jr because Oliver was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Andrew Henry Jr!
Andrew Henry Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Henry Jr pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Henry Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Henry Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Henry Jr back against the cage.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
We've been informed that Henry Jr 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.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Henry Jr back against the cage.
Henry Jr tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr misses with a knee strike.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Gracie avoiding damage as Henry Jr throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Henry Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Henry Jr.
With the fighters up against the cage, Henry Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Henry Jr lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Henry Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Henry Jr lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henry Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Henry Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Henry Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry Jr. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henry Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henry Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henry Jr looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Henry Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.#T1#
Henry Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Henry Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henry Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Henry Jr tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henry Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry Jr. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry Jr looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Henry Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2##CL2#
Henry Jr darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Henry Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry Jr.
Henry Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Henry Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Henry Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie working Henry Jr over with knees to the body.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Gracie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henry Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henry Jr is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry Jr.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry Jr.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie avoiding damage as Henry Jr throws knees to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Henry Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Henry Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henry Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.#T4#
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr misses with a knee strike.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Henry Jr.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Andrew Henry Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gracie.
Henry Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Henry Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Henry Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henry Jr misses with the combination.
Henry Jr misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henry Jr misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Henry Jr backing up. Henry Jr nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Henry Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Henry Jr misses.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Henry Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
A big right from Henry Jr misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henry Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Henry Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henry Jr closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Henry Jr backing up. Henry Jr nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Henry Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Henry Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henry Jr is looking to clinch.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry Jr.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henry Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Henry Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henry Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry Jr misses with the combination.
#T3#
Henry Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Henry Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henry Jr tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Henry Jr.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henry Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henry Jr tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henry Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Henry Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Henry Jr.
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!
Henry Jr moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Henry Jr.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henry Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Henry Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henry Jr 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Henry Jr!
Andrew Henry Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Henry Jr moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie wants to stall.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
Henry Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henry Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Henry Jr lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Henry Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Henry Jr gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henry Jr up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Royce Gracie.#CL2#
Henry Jr moves into the clinch.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Henry Jr, against the cage.
#T1#
Gracie prevents a body shot from Henry Jr.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry Jr.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henry Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Gracie gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie trying to stall but Henry Jr improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Royce Gracie.
Henry Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Henry Jr slips the punch.
Henry Jr tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Henry Jr with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.#CL2#
Henry Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Henry Jr. #T2#
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Henry Jr, against the cage.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Henry Jr gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Royce Gracie.
Gracie jabs Henry Jr right on the nose. Henry Jr blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Henry Jr up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Henry Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Henry Jr lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie just leaning against Henry Jr, taking a breather.
Gracie taking a breather.
Henry Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie looking to stall.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henry Jr is keeping busy.
Henry Jr lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Henry Jr misses with a body punch.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henry Jr up against the cage.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Henry Jr improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Royce Gracie.
Henry Jr misses with a wild combination.
Henry Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Henry Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry Jr.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Henry Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Henry Jr ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.#CL#
Henry Jr gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch. #T4#
Henry Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry Jr tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Henry Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Henry Jr to the mat. Henry Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Henry Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Henry Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Henry Jr moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Henry Jr wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry Jr working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie postures up.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henry Jr is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Henry Jr is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie won't allow Henry Jr to sweep him here.
Henry Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Henry Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Henry Jr's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is defending well.
Henry Jr trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henry Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #T3#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Henry Jr defending well.
Henry Jr moves into full guard.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henry Jr's guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henry Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry 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.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr working a defensive guard here.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Henry Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Henry Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Henry Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henry Jr sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Henry Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henry Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henry Jr is keeping busy.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Henry Jr back against the cage.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie just leaning against Henry Jr, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Henry Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Royce Gracie.
Henry Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Henry Jr's legs.
Gracie trying to control the position but Henry Jr is working away.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henry Jr wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henry Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Henry Jr tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#SUB#
Henry Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie. #SUB#
Henry Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie tries to control but Henry Jr wriggling away.
Henry Jr wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Henry Jr is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Gracie moves to the back position.
Henry Jr can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Henry Jr is defending well but eventually Gracie manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Henry Jr has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 21512 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 1280 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Dean Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rockefeller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (2) Rockefeller
Rockefeller wants to pass to mount but Henry Jr is defending the position.
Henry Jr tries to get to full guard but Rockefeller has control of the leg.
Rockefeller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry Jr is just riding it out for now. Rockefeller eventually gives up the hold.
Rockefeller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry Jr keeps working.
Henry Jr tries to roll over but Rockefeller keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller seems to be working for a kimura but Henry Jr defends the submission attempt.
Henry Jr is pressing down on Rockefeller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henry Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henry Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is fighting to break Henry Jr's control of his arms but Henry Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henry Jr keeping full guard, as Rockefeller tries to pass.
Henry Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (2) Rockefeller
Rockefeller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
Rockefeller looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Rockefeller is keeping the position.
Rockefeller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henry Jr looking to pass the guard.
Rockefeller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henry Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (4) Rockefeller
Henry Jr wants to control the position but Rockefeller says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rockefeller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry Jr is trying to maintain the position but Rockefeller is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to control but can't.
Henry Jr keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Henry Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henry Jr is trying to control the position but Rockefeller postures up.
Rockefeller wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
Rockefeller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Henry Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry Jr pulls Rockefeller in to control the position.
Rockefeller stopping the sweep attempt from Henry Jr.
Rockefeller passes Henry Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockefeller controlling the action here.
Henry Jr wants to control but Rockefeller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rockefeller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henry Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henry Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Henry Jr won't allow Rockefeller to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henry Jr is in trouble now - Rockefeller has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (7) Rockefeller
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Rockefeller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Henry Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Rockefeller has a good base and remains in mount.
Rockefeller looking to control but Henry Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henry Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rockefeller content just to control the position here.
Henry Jr wants to control but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller wants to take Henry Jr's back here but Henry Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Henry Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rockefeller.
Henry Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry Jr wants to control but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Henry Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rockefeller is keen to just control but Henry Jr is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry Jr is just riding it out for now. Rockefeller eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr wants to improve his position but Rockefeller is controlling well.
Henry Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockefeller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockefeller's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henry Jr (6) vs (7) Rockefeller
Henry Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Rockefeller tries to buck him off.
Rockefeller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Rockefeller tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is not going to allow Rockefeller to sit and survive in this position.
Rockefeller is really stuck here.
Henry Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Rockefeller buck him off.
Henry Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rockefeller tries to roll but Henry Jr sticks to his back.
Henry Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Rockefeller tries to buck him off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henry Jr's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Rockefeller is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Rockefeller right now.
Rockefeller can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller breaks Henry Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (6) vs (9) Rockefeller
Henry Jr pulls Rockefeller in close to prevent any damage.
Rockefeller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rockefeller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rockefeller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Henry Jr trying to control the position here.
Rockefeller trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to control the position but Rockefeller postures up.
Henry Jr is really struggling to control Rockefeller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rockefeller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr pulls Rockefeller in to control the position.
Henry Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Rockefeller's head. It's preventing any offense from Rockefeller, at least for the moment.
Henry Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (8) vs (9) Rockefeller
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henry Jr looking to pass the guard.
Rockefeller looking for a guillotine here but Henry Jr defends easily.
Henry Jr 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockefeller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henry Jr pushes down on Rockefeller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Rockefeller is looking to control Henry Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockefeller avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rockefeller for as long as he can get away with.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 21428 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 1886 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henry Jr as he jumps to the side.
Henry Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paulman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (2) Paulman
Henry Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry Jr.
Paulman being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr managing to control the position.
Paulman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (5) Paulman
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Henry Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Paulman controls the position.
It looks like Paulman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Henry Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Henry Jr has one of Paulman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Henry Jr is trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman just content to control the position.
Henry Jr wants to control but Paulman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paulman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paulman taking a breather here.
Paulman working away.
Henry Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Paulman dominates the positioning.
Paulman trying to control the action but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Paulman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Henry Jr is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr is looking for a sweep.
Paulman working away.
Paulman taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Henry Jr is being controlled here.
Henry Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry Jr keeps working.
Henry Jr regains half guard.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Henry Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paulman is working away from the top position though.
Henry Jr wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Henry Jr wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Henry Jr defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is defending well.
Paulman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry Jr is trying to control but can't.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
Henry Jr gets back to full guard.
Paulman being controlled here momentarily.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Paulman's head to control his posture.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Henry Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Paulman is controlling Henry Jr's posture.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry Jr forces his way into half guard.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paulman is positioning himself well to prevent Henry Jr advancing to mount.
Henry Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulman 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.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
Henry Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent Henry Jr from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Henry Jr seems content to control.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman is staying active underneath Henry Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry Jr wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Henry Jr 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.
Paulman is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is trying to control. Paulman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paulman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry Jr is one step ahead there.
Paulman controlling Henry Jr's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr 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.
Paulman has Henry Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry Jr trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman is trying to keep Henry Jr in close.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman is pulling down on Henry Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Henry Jr, at least for the moment.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Henry Jr postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands and throws Paulman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (5) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman being controlled for a moment.
Paulman stops Henry Jr from passing to mount.
Paulman is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Paulman is holding Henry Jr down, trying to stall.
Paulman tries to improve position but can't.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Paulman is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Paulman is trying to improve his position.
Paulman is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Paulman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr controlling from side mount.
Paulman is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr works to advance to full mount. Paulman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henry Jr (7) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry Jr avoids the attempt from Paulman to control.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paulman wants to control but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry Jr.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.
Paulman wants to control but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Andrew Henry Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 21471 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Lafayette (ranked 1631 p4p, 214 weight class). 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vicente Lafayette!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lafayette closes the distance and clinches.
Lafayette decides to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Lafayette has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry Jr advances to half guard.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lafayette wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy.
Henry Jr not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Henry Jr seems content to control.
Henry Jr is thwarting Lafayette's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lafayette trying to control here.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Lafayette is defending well.
Lafayette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry Jr is working away from the top position though.
Lafayette wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Lafayette is trying to control but can't.
Henry Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henry Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lafayette knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr is pressing down on Lafayette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lafayette is holding on for now.
Henry Jr controlling the pace.
Lafayette trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henry Jr is thwarting Lafayette's attempts to control the position.
Lafayette makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lafayette.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafayette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lafayette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Lafayette looking for a guillotine here but Henry Jr defends easily.
Henry Jr trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Lafayette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lafayette has his foot on Henry Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafayette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lafayette for as long as he can get away with.
Lafayette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Lafayette is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry Jr passes Lafayette's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lafayette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry Jr controlling the action here.
Lafayette tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Well, if Henry Jr 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.
Lafayette wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette wants to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Lafayette is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lafayette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lafayette wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry Jr stalling.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lafayette controlling the position well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lafayette is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Henry Jr controlling the pace.
Lafayette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr wants to take a breather but Lafayette is having none of it.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lafayette knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lafayette trying to control from the bottom.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry Jr.
Lafayette is trying to control but can't.
Lafayette wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Lafayette is trying to control but can't.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Lafayette defends it.
Henry Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (3) vs (0) Lafayette
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Lafayette tries to hold on but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lafayette is looking to escape.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to control but Lafayette wriggling away.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry Jr continues to hold on tight.
Lafayette can't escape the position.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lafayette is squirming around, avoiding Henry Jr's attempts to control the action.
Lafayette tries to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Lafayette really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry Jr avoids the attempt from Lafayette to control.
Henry Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lafayette is working to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Henry Jr wants to control the pace but Lafayette is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lafayette slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lafayette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lafayette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry Jr is working away from the top position though.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr uses his free foot to push down on Lafayette's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lafayette. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (6) vs (0) Lafayette
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lafayette is trying to escape the mount.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Andrew Henry Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 22103 p4p, 591 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 3223 p4p, 360 weight class). Ebbitt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX-Ain't No Sunshine. Tommy Ebbitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ebbitt drives through and clinches with Henry Jr against the cage.
Ebbitt pulls guard effortlessly.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ebbitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ebbitt is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebbitt working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr 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.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt has his foot on Henry Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ebbitt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebbitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ebbitt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
Ebbitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebbitt, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (3) vs (0) Ebbitt
Henry Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ebbitt is trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr working away.
Henry Jr tries to move to mount but Ebbitt blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ebbitt tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebbitt is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ebbitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ebbitt tries to bench press Henry Jr off him but Henry Jr keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Ebbitt is working away.
Ebbitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr tries to move to mount but Ebbitt blocks the move with his legs.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ebbitt is being controlled here.
Ebbitt tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ebbitt's face as Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ebbitt stops Henry Jr from passing to mount.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ebbitt is trying to improve his position.
Ebbitt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Ebbitt works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Henry Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry Jr passes Ebbitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebbitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ebbitt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry Jr defends well.
Ebbitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.
Ebbitt keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center inform us that Ebbitt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ebbitt working for a triangle but Henry Jr defends it easily.
Henry Jr trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ebbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Ebbitt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henry Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Ebbitt controls Henry Jr momentarily but Henry Jr frees himself.
Henry Jr passes Ebbitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebbitt wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Ebbitt is defending the position.
Henry Jr trying to control the pace.
Henry Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ebbitt! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (6) vs (0) Ebbitt
Ebbitt regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ebbitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry Jr is one step ahead there.
Ebbitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr passes into half guard.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ebbitt looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Ebbitt is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ebbitt for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ebbitt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr is keen to just control but Ebbitt is a slippery customer.
Henry Jr prevents Ebbitt from improving his position.
Ebbitt is trying to maintain the position but Henry Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henry Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Ebbitt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ebbitt is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ebbitt tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Ebbitt wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr controlling the action here.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ebbitt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ebbitt actively working from the bottom here.
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Ebbitt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (9) vs (0) Ebbitt
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ebbitt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ebbitt and Henry Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ebbitt is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Henry Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henry Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ebbitt is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Ebbitt is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt wants to control but Henry Jr postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A relieved looking Andrew Henry Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 5225 p4p, 540 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7900 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aziz Kabulniyazov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aziz Kabulniyazov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kabulniyazov takes the fight into the clinch.
Henry Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kabulniyazov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kabulniyazov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henry Jr passes Kabulniyazov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabulniyazov trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry Jr controlling the pace.
Henry Jr trying to control from half guard but Kabulniyazov is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr stalling.
Henry Jr wants to control but Kabulniyazov is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kabulniyazov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Kabulniyazov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henry Jr trying to control but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry Jr wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kabulniyazov is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabulniyazov working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kabulniyazov looking for a guillotine here but Henry Jr defends easily.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henry Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabulniyazov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Kabulniyazov's legs - danger averted.
Kabulniyazov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kabulniyazov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Kabulniyazov is keeping the position.
Kabulniyazov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kabulniyazov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kabulniyazov wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry Jr pushing down on Kabulniyazov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henry Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kabulniyazov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kabulniyazov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry Jr wants to take a breather but Kabulniyazov is having none of it.
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Kabulniyazov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kabulniyazov (0) vs (3) Henry Jr
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kabulniyazov is looking to escape.
Henry Jr goes for an armbar but Kabulniyazov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kabulniyazov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kabulniyazov (2) vs (3) Henry Jr
Kabulniyazov wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Kabulniyazov's head to control his posture.
Kabulniyazov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henry Jr looking to control.
Henry Jr has Kabulniyazov pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Kabulniyazov 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.
Henry Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kabulniyazov is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr looking to control.
Kabulniyazov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kabulniyazov (2) vs (5) Henry Jr
Kabulniyazov wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kabulniyazov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kabulniyazov can't keep his opponent in guard - Henry Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabulniyazov trying to hold on to Henry Jr's head to control him but Henry Jr postures up.
Kabulniyazov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov trying to control from the bottom.
Henry Jr is keen to just control but Kabulniyazov is a slippery customer.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Henry Jr is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Kabulniyazov has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Kabulniyazov! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aziz Kabulniyazov!
Aziz Kabulniyazov is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7867 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernst Young (ranked 3899 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ernst Young!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Henry Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Young has managed to clinch.
Henry Jr wants a takedown.
Henry Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young pulls guard successfully.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Young is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr stays in close to Young's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Young is pulling down on Henry Jr's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Young for as long as he can get away with.
Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry Jr trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Young keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (4) Young
Henry Jr tries to reverse the position but Young maintains control.
Henry Jr 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: Henry Jr (2) vs (4) Young
Henry Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Henry Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr 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.
Henry Jr wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.
Young keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Henry Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry Jr controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Young looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Young seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Young keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is fighting to break Young's control of his arms but Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henry Jr trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr controlling from the top position.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Young controls Henry Jr momentarily but Henry Jr frees himself.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Young keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Henry Jr stands and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (5) vs (4) Young
Young is trying to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Young is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Young is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Henry Jr tries to advance position but instead Young slips a leg back in to half guard.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henry Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Young holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henry Jr uses his free foot to push down on Young's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Young. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (8) vs (4) Young
Young is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Young tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to control but Young is having none of it.
Young tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
Henry Jr wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely.
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to control but Young wriggling away.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Young 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Donato (ranked 4935 p4p, 525 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7845 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Billy Donato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donato forces Henry Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Donato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donato works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donato (2) vs (0) Henry Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Donato wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
Henry 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.
Henry Jr keeping full guard, as Donato tries to pass.
Donato 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.
Donato won't allow Henry Jr to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donato is stalling in the full guard.
Henry Jr controlling the position.
Henry Jr wants to sweep here but Donato controlling him for the moment.
Donato wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr has Donato pulled in close to control his posture.
Donato trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Donato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donato looking to pass the guard.
Henry Jr has his hands on Donato's head, controlling the position.
Donato drops back looking for a leg! Henry Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry Jr manages to kick Donato off! Donato jumps back into Henry Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donato trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donato 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.
Henry Jr keeping full guard, as Donato tries to pass.
Donato wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
Henry Jr controlling the position.
Henry Jr is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Henry Jr 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.
Donato trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donato wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Donato from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr pulls Donato in close to prevent any damage.
Donato wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
Donato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henry Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henry Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donato (2) vs (2) Henry Jr
Donato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donato has Henry Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry Jr content to stall in guard here.
Henry Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Donato is keeping the position.
Donato being controlled here, momentarily.
Donato working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Donato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
Donato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry Jr defends well.
Henry Jr advances to half guard.
Henry Jr is pressing down on Donato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Donato is holding on for now.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Donato is looking to control Henry Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donato avoid being mounted?
Donato wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (2) vs (5) Henry Jr
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donato tries to hold on but Henry Jr postures up.
Donato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donato is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Donato gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Donato tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Donato actively working from the bottom here.
Donato tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Donato is in trouble now - Henry Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (2) vs (8) Henry Jr
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Henry Jr prevents Donato from getting the reversal.
Henry Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Donato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Henry Jr.
Donato is looking to improve his position but Henry Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Donato is working hard here to advance position.
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donato is looking to improve his position but Henry Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Donato regains half guard.
Henry Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (2) vs (11) Henry Jr
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Donato is working to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Donato tries to hold on but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Donato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Donato tries to reverse the position but Henry Jr maintains control.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Donato tries to reverse the position but Henry Jr maintains control.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Donato sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henry Jr is thwarting Donato's attempts to control the position.
Donato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Donato defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
Donato tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Donato actively working from the bottom here.
Donato trying to control here.
Henry Jr not doing much here.
Henry Jr uses his free foot to push down on Donato's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donato. Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (2) vs (14) Henry Jr
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
Donato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Henry Jr with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Donato is looking to get to half guard.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Henry Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Henry Jr.
Donato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donato is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roli Poli (ranked 5268 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7912 p4p, 0 weight class). Poli comes to the cage accompanied by Tengoku Kara Kaminari. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roli Poli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Poli tries for a takedown but Henry Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henry Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Poli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henry Jr is fending him off so far but Poli persists. Nope, Henry Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
And Henry Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Poli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roli Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry Jr 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: Poli (0) vs (2) Henry Jr
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
Henry Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Poli's legs - danger averted.
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli 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.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poli is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr won't allow Poli to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr stays in close to Poli's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Henry Jr 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
Poli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry Jr stands and throws Poli's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poli (0) vs (5) Henry Jr
Poli tries to bench press Henry Jr off him but Henry Jr keeps the position.
Henry Jr taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli is looking for a sweep.
Poli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poli is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poli wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy.
Henry Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli wants to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poli wants to get back to full guard.
Poli trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Henry Jr seems content to control.
Henry Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Poli (0) vs (8) Henry Jr
Poli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Poli (0) vs (11) Henry Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poli is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Henry Jr controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Henry Jr.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poli tries to escape the position.
Henry Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Poli tries to buck him off.
Henry Jr is hanging on to Poli's back as he tries to escape.
Poli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henry Jr is hanging on to Poli's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yet more stalling tactics from Henry Jr.
Poli tries to escape but Henry Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What can Poli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Poli tries to roll but Henry Jr sticks to his back.
Poli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Poli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Poli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Poli tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Henry Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poli tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Henry Jr controlling the action here.
Henry Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Poli (0) vs (14) Henry Jr
Henry Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poli tries to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Poli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Poli can't escape the position.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
Poli is looking to improve his position but Henry Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking to work his way around to Poli's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Henry Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poli is working to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Poli is trying to escape the mount.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Poli is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Henry Jr fails to advance to Poli's back.
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Poli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henry Jr with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to take Poli's back but he can't do it this time.
Poli is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Henry Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Henry Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Poli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Poli is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poli is working hard here to advance position.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
Henry Jr moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Poli (0) vs (17) Henry Jr
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr has the hooks in. Poli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Henry Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Poli.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr wins on points by 17 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7886 p4p, 0 weight class) and Star Lone (ranked 7516 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Henry Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Star Lone!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lone looks to clinch
and Henry Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lone! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Henry Jr (4) vs (0) Lone
Henry Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lone is trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henry Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lone struggling a bit here.
Henry Jr staying calm.
Lone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lone for as long as he can get away with.
Henry Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henry Jr (6) vs (0) Lone
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Henry Jr (9) vs (0) Lone
Henry Jr has good solid back control here.
Henry Jr continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lone is defending well though. Henry Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Lone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More hug and hope from Henry Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lone knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lone for a finish.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Lone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Lone.
Henry Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lone is really stuck here.
Lone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lone showing good submission defense here.
Henry Jr controlling the position well here. Lone rolled but Henry Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Henry Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Henry Jr has good solid back control here.
Lone 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 Henry Jr gets his way!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Henry Jr.
Lone trying to control but not successfully.
Henry Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lone.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry Jr.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr continues to hold on tight.
Lone trying to control the action but Henry Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Lone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tightening his grip on Lone, looking for the choke.
Henry Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lone.
Henry Jr is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lone has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Henry Jr has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lone taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Henry Jr doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Henry Jr! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7999 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 16069 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kaleva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (4) Kaleva
Henry Jr is trying to control Kaleva's posture but Kaleva avoids it.
Kaleva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henry Jr, who protects the arm well.
Kaleva trying to control the position but Henry Jr is working away.
Kaleva is working to tighten his grip on Henry Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Henry Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kaleva is really squeezing tight and eventually Henry Jr passes out! Kaleva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7954 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkhbat Togoruutan (ranked 6292 p4p, 504 weight class). Andrew Henry Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Monkhbat Togoruutan!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Togoruutan shoots in and gets a takedown into Henry Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (2) Togoruutan
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Togoruutan from controlling successfully.
Togoruutan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henry Jr is trying to control the position but Togoruutan postures up.
Togoruutan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (5) Togoruutan
Togoruutan slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Henry Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry Jr struggling a bit here.
Henry Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (5) Togoruutan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togoruutan trying to hold on to Henry Jr's head to control him but Henry Jr postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Togoruutan wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Togoruutan defends it.
Togoruutan trying to control here.
Henry Jr wants to control but Togoruutan is keeping him busy.
Togoruutan tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Togoruutan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura but Togoruutan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henry Jr to get the leverage.
Togoruutan is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr is trying to control. Togoruutan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Togoruutan defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Togoruutan is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
Togoruutan wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Togoruutan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henry Jr not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Togoruutan! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (5) vs (5) Togoruutan
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Togoruutan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry Jr avoids the attempt from Togoruutan to control.
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Togoruutan is looking to escape.
Henry Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Togoruutan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Togoruutan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
Henry Jr wants to control the pace but Togoruutan is squirming around nicely.
Togoruutan wants to control but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Togoruutan defends it well.
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Togoruutan is looking to escape.
Togoruutan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan wants to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Togoruutan tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Togoruutan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Henry Jr moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Henry Jr (8) vs (5) Togoruutan
Henry Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Togoruutan buck him off.
Togoruutan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Togoruutan right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan is really stuck here.
Henry Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Togoruutan is defending well though. Henry Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Henry Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Togoruutan's body.
Henry Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Togoruutan is controlling his hands well.
Togoruutan wants to control his opponent's hands but Henry Jr gets his hands free.
Henry Jr controls the action.
Togoruutan is in bad spot here.
Henry Jr is looking to control Togoruutan but Togoruutan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan trying to control the hands but Henry Jr breaks the grip.
Henry Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Togoruutan wants to escape the position.
Togoruutan controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Togoruutan tries to escape but Henry Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Togoruutan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan tries to escape the position.
Togoruutan just trying to survive but Henry Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Togoruutan rolls, trying to escape but Henry Jr keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Togoruutan right now.
You can see the frustration on Togoruutan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Togoruutan is keeping busy.
Henry Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Togoruutan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Togoruutan trying to control the hands but Henry Jr breaks the grip.
Togoruutan is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Togoruutan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Togoruutan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Henry Jr controlling well, preventing Togoruutan from escaping the position.
Henry Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Henry Jr is hanging on to Togoruutan's back as he tries to escape.
Togoruutan staying busy and making it hard for Henry Jr to control.
Togoruutan is trying to break free.
Togoruutan trying to control the position but Henry Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Togoruutan can't escape the position.
Henry Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Togoruutan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Togoruutan.
Togoruutan is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan wants to control his opponent's hands but Henry Jr gets his hands free.
Togoruutan is really stuck here.
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Togoruutan.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Togoruutan for as long as he can get away with.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Togoruutan trying to control the action but Henry Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Togoruutan tries to escape the position.
Henry Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Togoruutan right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Will Henry Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Togoruutan just looking to survive in the bad position.
Togoruutan is in bad spot here.
Togoruutan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Henry Jr.
Henry Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Togoruutan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Togoruutan can't escape the position.
Togoruutan showing good submission defense here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Henry Jr keeps control of the position as Togoruutan tries to break free.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Togoruutan rolls, trying to escape but Henry Jr keeps control of the position.
Togoruutan wants to control his opponent's hands but Henry Jr gets his hands free.
Henry Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Togoruutan is controlling his hands well.
Henry Jr trying to control momentarily.
Henry Jr is hanging on to Togoruutan's back as he tries to escape.
Henry Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Togoruutan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Togoruutan for a finish.
Henry Jr controlling well, preventing Togoruutan from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Togoruutan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Togoruutan rolls, trying to escape but Henry Jr keeps control of the position.
Henry Jr is not going to allow Togoruutan to sit and survive in this position.
Togoruutan is in bad spot here.
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Togoruutan.
A lull in the action here.
Togoruutan breaks Henry Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (8) vs (7) Togoruutan
Togoruutan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry Jr, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (10) vs (7) Togoruutan
Togoruutan looking for a sweep. Not yet Togoruutan, not yet.
Togoruutan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Togoruutan is retaining full guard.
Togoruutan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry Jr is one step ahead there.
Henry Jr is pushing down on Togoruutan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Togoruutan is fighting to maintain full guard but Henry Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Togoruutan is defending the position.
Henry Jr prevents Togoruutan from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Togoruutan is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
Henry Jr trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7930 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Carsara (ranked 6962 p4p, 539 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 Giorgio Carsara was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Giorgio Carsara !
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Carsara stuffs the takedown attempt from Henry Jr. Henry Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carsara as he avoids it easily.
Henry Jr shoots in and drives through. Carsara sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry Jr fails with the takedown.
Carsara closes the distance and clinches.
Henry Jr can't get the takedown.
Carsara tries to pull guard but Henry Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Carsara drops back down to his feet.
Carsara fails to pull guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carsara has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Carsara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henry Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carsara stops a takedown attempt from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carsara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carsara darts in and clinches Henry Jr up against the cage.
Carsara is trying to pull guard but Henry Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carsara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carsara tries to pull guard but Henry Jr won't allow it.
Carsara jumps into guard, dragging Henry Jr to the mat.
Henry Jr 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.
Henry Jr passes Carsara 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henry Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henry Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carsara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carsara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry Jr controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Carsara defends it.
Henry Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Carsara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
Henry Jr is taking a breather. Carsara 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.
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Carsara won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carsara is in trouble now - Henry Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (3) vs (0) Carsara
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carsara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carsara for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Henry Jr.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Henry Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carsara tries to hold on but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Henry Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Henry Jr takes Carsara 's back. Score +3 for taking back: Henry Jr (6) vs (0) Carsara
Henry Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Carsara doesn't escape.
Carsara is really stuck here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Henry Jr continues to stall.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry Jr.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Henry Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Henry Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carsara is defending well though. Henry Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr not allowing Carsara to control his hands.
Henry Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Carsara is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Henry Jr.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has the hooks in. Carsara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Henry Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Carsara 's body.
Henry Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Carsara right now.
Henry Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carsara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carsara for a finish.
Henry Jr is not going to allow Carsara to sit and survive in this position.
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Carsara .
Carsara is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr looking for the RNC.
I would not like to be Carsara right now.
Carsara preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Carsara is defending it well.
Henry Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Carsara tries to buck him off.
Carsara trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Henry Jr tightening his grip on Carsara , looking for the choke.
Carsara tries to escape the position.
Henry Jr has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carsara preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Carsara is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr controlling from the back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carsara trying to control the hands but Henry Jr breaks the grip.
Good control from Henry Jr.
Carsara is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Carsara is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Henry Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Carsara has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Henry Jr gets his hands free as Carsara looks to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Carsara .
Henry Jr is not going to allow Carsara to sit and survive in this position.
Henry Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Carsara .
Carsara looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Henry Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Carsara .
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Giorgio Carsara was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for all Island '. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7611 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 6779 p4p, 0 weight class). Laranja is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sangue Do Laranja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laranja avoids it really well and circles away.
Laranja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henry Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laranja has a takedown stuffed.
Laranja tries for a takedown but Henry Jr circles away easily
and Henry Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (0) Laranja
Andrew Henry Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Henry Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henry Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Laranja.
Laranja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry Jr defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr passes into half guard.
Henry Jr is thwarting Laranja's attempts to control the position.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Laranja trying to hold on to Henry Jr's head to control him but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laranja wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laranja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry Jr is working for a kimura but Laranja is defending it quite comfortably.
Laranja is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laranja trying to control here.
Henry Jr is taking a breather. Laranja 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.
Laranja is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Laranja tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Laranja is pressing down on Henry Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henry Jr postures up.
Laranja pulls Henry Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Henry Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Laranja is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr 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.
Laranja is trying to keep Henry Jr in close.
Henry Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laranja trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laranja working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laranja keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Henry Jr 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.
Laranja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henry Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (2) Laranja
Henry Jr trying to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laranja looking to pass the guard.
Laranja wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
Henry Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laranja is one step ahead there.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully.
Laranja passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (5) Laranja
Henry Jr tries to bench press Laranja off him but Laranja keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laranja gets to mount! Henry Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henry Jr (2) vs (7) Laranja
Henry Jr tries to hold on but Laranja postures up.
Laranja wants to finish this one by submission but Henry Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Laranja.
Henry Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laranja seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Henry Jr is holding on tight.
Laranja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laranja looking for a guillotine from mount but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Laranja controlling from the full mount.
Henry Jr tries to lock up and control but Laranja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laranja controlling the pace.
Henry Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry Jr keeping control of the position.
Henry Jr is looking to control Laranja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry Jr avoid being mounted?
Henry Jr wants to improve his position but Laranja is controlling well.
Henry Jr is not content to let Laranja control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Henry Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (10) Laranja
Laranja trying to control but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Laranja controlling from the full mount.
Henry Jr prevents Laranja from taking his back.
Laranja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henry Jr tries to hold on but Laranja pushes him away.
Laranja is trying to take his opponent's back.
Laranja avoids the attempt from Henry Jr to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laranja tries to push Henry Jr's head away but Henry Jr is holding on tight.
Henry Jr wants to control but Laranja is having none of it.
Laranja moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Henry Jr (2) vs (13) Laranja
Henry Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Laranja gets his hands free.
Henry Jr is keeping busy.
Henry Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Laranja tries to keep control of the position but Henry Jr is staying busy.
Henry Jr tries to escape but Laranja has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Henry Jr showing good submission defense here.
Laranja doesn't have the hooks in and Henry Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (4) vs (13) Laranja
Henry Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr won't allow Laranja to sweep him here.
Henry Jr advances to half guard.
Laranja wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laranja is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laranja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Henry Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (7) vs (13) Laranja
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Laranja is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has control of Laranja's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laranja regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Laranja tries to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Henry Jr looking to control but Laranja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henry Jr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Laranja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laranja is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Henry Jr.
Laranja wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Laranja keeps trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laranja tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laranja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laranja trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laranja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henry Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laranja dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (7) vs (15) Laranja
Laranja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry Jr controlling the position.
Laranja trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr has his hands on Laranja's head, controlling the position.
Henry 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laranja trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Laranja wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
Henry Jr pulls Laranja in close to prevent any damage.
Henry Jr working a defensive guard here.
Laranja looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry Jr is trying to control the position but Laranja postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laranja wins on points by 15 to 7.
Renato Laranja was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7241 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Marchand (ranked 7570 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marchand's choice of entrance music: Daisy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rod Marchand!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henry Jr. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Henry Jr (4) vs (0) Marchand
Marchand stops Henry Jr from passing to mount.
Marchand is trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr is staying tight to Marchand's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marchand prevents Henry Jr from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marchand, who protects the arm well.
Marchand seems a little lost for a moment, as Henry Jr dominates the positioning.
Henry Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Marchand is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Henry Jr.
Marchand tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henry Jr is staying tight to Marchand's torso, preventing him from escaping.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Henry Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henry Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marchand's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marchand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henry Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marchand! Score +2 for reaching mount: Henry Jr (6) vs (0) Marchand
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marchand keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marchand has given up his back. Will we see Henry Jr going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Henry Jr (9) vs (0) Marchand
Marchand is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henry Jr's guard. Nice work there by Marchand.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (9) vs (2) Marchand
Henry Jr trying to control the position here.
Marchand trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr has control of Marchand's left arm, preventing Marchand from doing any damage.
Marchand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr looking for a guillotine here but Marchand defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchand looking to pass the guard.
Henry Jr pulls Marchand in close to prevent any damage.
Henry Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (11) vs (2) Marchand
Henry Jr content to stall in guard here.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (14) vs (2) Marchand
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Marchand is defending well.
Marchand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henry Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henry Jr controls the position from side control.
Henry Jr works to advance to full mount. Marchand defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henry Jr (16) vs (2) Marchand
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Henry Jr is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Marchand is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Henry Jr (19) vs (2) Marchand
Marchand tries to escape the position.
Marchand looks winded!
Henry Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marchand knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marchand for a finish.
Henry Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marchand knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marchand for a finish.
Marchand is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henry Jr has the hooks in. Marchand is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marchand fending off the submission attempt from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Henry Jr looking to break Marchand's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marchand remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Henry Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henry Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marchand has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Marchand right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Henry Jr controlling the positon.
Henry Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marchand has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Henry Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marchand doesn't escape.
Marchand defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henry Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Marchand tries to escape but Henry Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marchand showing good submission defense here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to stick to Marchand's back but Marchand is turning into Henry Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Henry Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marchand. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (19) vs (4) Marchand
Henry Jr trying to control the position here.
Marchand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Marchand has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Henry Jr pulls Marchand in close to his closed guard and prevents Marchand from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marchand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (21) vs (4) Marchand
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr passes into half guard.
Marchand tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (24) vs (4) Marchand
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Henry Jr has control of Marchand's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marchand regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Henry Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marchand has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marchand! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (24) vs (6) Marchand
Henry 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.
Henry Jr controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has his foot on Marchand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marchand works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr wants to sweep here but Marchand controlling him for the moment.
Marchand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr pulls Marchand in close to his closed guard and prevents Marchand from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marchand wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marchand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marchand's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (26) vs (6) Marchand
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marchand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Marchand is keeping the position.
Marchand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.
Henry Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henry Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henry Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Henry Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Marchand won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (29) vs (6) Marchand
Marchand is looking to get to half guard.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marchand for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 29 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amir Taake (ranked 24006 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7188 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Amir Taake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henry Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taake prevents it.
Taake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henry Jr smiles and moves away.
Taake rushes Henry Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Henry Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taake prevents it.
Henry Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taake is defending well.
Amir Taake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Henry Jr.
Henry Jr has clasped his hands together around Taake's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Taake (0) vs (4) Henry Jr
Taake 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taake is trying to get back to half guard.
Taake is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taake wants to control but Henry Jr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Taake (0) vs (6) Henry Jr
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Taake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taake is working hard here to advance position.
Henry Jr wants to take his opponent's back but Taake doesn't allow it.
Taake working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but Taake frees his head quite easily.
Henry Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taake has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Taake can't escape the position.
Taake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henry Jr 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Taake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henry Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Taake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taake is trying is best to control the position here.
Henry Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Taake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henry Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henry Jr prevents Taake from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Taake won't allow it.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Taake (0) vs (9) Henry Jr
Taake can't escape the position.
Henry Jr mounts Taake! Really nice guard pass there!
Henry Jr trying to control but Taake is having none of it.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Taake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henry Jr on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taake wants to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Taake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taake tries to get out of the position.
Henry Jr looking to control but Taake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henry Jr moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Taake (0) vs (12) Henry Jr
Taake rolls, trying to escape but Henry Jr keeps control of the position.
Henry Jr looking to break Taake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Henry Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henry Jr is hanging on to Taake's back as he tries to escape.
Henry Jr has good solid back control here.
Henry Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taake rolls, trying to escape but Henry Jr keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Henry Jr.
Taake trying to control the position but Henry Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Henry Jr looking for the RNC.
Taake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Henry Jr working for the choke.
Taake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Taake trying to control the position but Henry Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taake is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Henry Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Henry Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taake has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Henry Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Henry Jr working for a choke but Taake is defending well.
Taake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Henry Jr.
Henry Jr is continuing to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Henry Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Taake trying to control the hands but Henry Jr won't let him.
Henry Jr working for a choke but Taake is defending well.
Taake wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr looking for the choke but no joy.
Henry Jr working for the choke.
Henry Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Taake manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taake (2) vs (12) Henry Jr
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Taake from controlling successfully.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taake trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has control of Taake's left arm, preventing Taake from doing any damage.
Taake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taake preventing the sweep.
Taake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henry Jr pulls Taake in close to his closed guard and prevents Taake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henry Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Taake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Taake trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taake (2) vs (14) Henry Jr
Henry Jr preventing the sweep.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taake 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.
Henry Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Taake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taake (4) vs (14) Henry Jr
Henry Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taake (4) vs (16) Henry Jr
Taake is trying to control the position but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr stands and throws Taake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taake (4) vs (19) Henry Jr
Taake wants to control but Henry Jr postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Taake is defending well.
Henry Jr just content to control the position.
Henry Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taake is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Henry Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Henry Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Taake (4) vs (21) Henry Jr
Henry Jr mounts Taake! Really nice guard pass there!
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Henry Jr is looking to work his way around to Taake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taake tries to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Taake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taake tries to hold on but Henry Jr postures up.
Taake defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taake turns into him and now he's in Henry Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taake (6) vs (21) Henry Jr
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taake wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr wins on points by 21 to 6. |
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