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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Anthony tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henderson defends well and Anthony ends up having to push Henderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beats Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Henderson feints and as Anthony raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Anthony looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
#SUB#
Anthony is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Anthony looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wanted to stand there but Anthony had control of the position. #SUB#
Anthony is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Anthony is trying to keep Henderson in close.
#SUB#
Anthony looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anthony trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Anthony working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Anthony looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Anthony is breathing heavily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henderson wants to stand but Anthony is controlling his posture from full guard.
Henderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anthony not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anthony quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Anthony is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anthony avoid being mounted?
Henderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anthony moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anthony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henderson stays in close to Anthony's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Anthony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Anthony throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anthony will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Anthony.
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Anthony is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Anthony can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beats Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Henderson forces Anthony back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Henderson jumps guard.
Anthony postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.
Henderson wants to improve his position but instead Anthony has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Anthony seems content to control.
Anthony thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Henderson trying to get back to full guard but Anthony takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Anthony sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Anthony's attempts to control the action.
Henderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anthony.
Henderson is in a horrible position here. Anthony smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Henderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anthony.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony lands a nice shot to the head.
Henderson 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.
Anthony looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henderson wants to hold on but Anthony pushes him away.
Anthony looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anthony lands a big elbow. #T3#
Anthony tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.
Anthony working the ground and pound effectively.
Henderson is bucking up trying to escape but Anthony cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anthony controlling his opponent.
Henderson is in a horrible position here. Anthony smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Anthony gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anthony 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.
Anthony trying to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Anthony landing punches.
Anthony landing strikes from the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Anthony is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Henderson is surviving well by controlling Anthony's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Anthony dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Anthony or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson, which made it look bad.
Anthony shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Anthony counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Anthony tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Anthony has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henderson uses from the top position.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Anthony working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Anthony looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
#T1#
Henderson wants to stand but Anthony has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anthony trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anthony has a closed guard, preventing Henderson from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Anthony is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anthony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anthony is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Henderson is looking to stand back up but Anthony counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Henderson.
Anthony trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Henderson wants to get back to full guard but Anthony has mounted him!
Anthony lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Henderson hang on?
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Henderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anthony.
Henderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Anthony is landing with some decent strikes but Henderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Henderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Henderson tries to hold on but Anthony postures up.
Anthony wants to control the pace but Henderson is squirming around nicely.
Anthony controlling the position easily from mount.
Anthony is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anthony tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anthony has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Anthony!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny DeCoco (ranked 23160 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beats Henderson (ranked 7586 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny DeCoco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Beats Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - DeCoco circles away.
Henderson wants to clinch.
We've been told by DeCoco's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
DeCoco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeCoco swivels and escapes.
DeCoco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeCoco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeCoco slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnny DeCoco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beats Henderson.
Henderson looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoco closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. DeCoco pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeCoco gets a clinch.
DeCoco has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent DeCoco's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson jumps guard but DeCoco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DeCoco manages to pull guard.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
DeCoco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DeCoco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeCoco (2) vs (0) Henderson
DeCoco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson pulls DeCoco in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeCoco slips nicely into half guard.
DeCoco controlling the action here.
DeCoco is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
DeCoco is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
DeCoco passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: DeCoco (5) vs (0) Henderson
Henderson looking for a sweep but DeCoco has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: DeCoco (7) vs (0) Henderson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco controlling from mount.
Henderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from DeCoco.
DeCoco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: DeCoco (10) vs (0) Henderson
DeCoco has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Henderson is defending well but eventually DeCoco manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Henderson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny DeCoco! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Whittaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whittaker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Whittaker 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.
Henderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henderson tries to get out of the position.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whittaker passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson is staying active underneath Whittaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Whittaker trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Whittaker has control of the leg.
Whittaker is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whittaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Whittaker is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lawrence Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whittaker connects with the punch.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whittaker's waist but Whittaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Whittaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Henderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Whittaker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henderson is in Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whittaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Whittaker trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whittaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whittaker wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB#
Henderson looking for subs off his back but Whittaker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whittaker in particular looking to stall.
Whittaker is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whittaker on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whittaker.
Whittaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Whittaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whittaker.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whittaker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whittaker trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Whittaker is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Whittaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Whittaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whittaker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whittaker stays in close to Henderson's body and controls the position. #T1#
Whittaker pushes down on Henderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whittaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Whittaker is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Whittaker is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whittaker content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whittaker thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Whittaker controlling the action here.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Whittaker sits in half guard.
Henderson wants to control but Whittaker is keeping busy.
Whittaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence Whittaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson is staying active underneath Whittaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Henderson tries to roll over but Whittaker keeps him under control.
Whittaker trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
Whittaker prevents Henderson from improving his position.
Whittaker stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whittaker goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whittaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Whittaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Whittaker controlling the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Whittaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Whittaker sits in half guard.
Whittaker is taking a breather. Henderson 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.#SUB2#
Whittaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Whittaker is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Whittaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Whittaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Whittaker swinging wildly here.
As Whittaker tries to get set, Henderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Whittaker manages to avoid the attempt.
Whittaker shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whittaker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Whittaker forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson wants a takedown.
Whittaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Whittaker manages to pull guard.
Whittaker controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker pulls Henderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Henderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Whittaker keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Whittaker pulls Henderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Henderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henderson trying to move into half guard but instead Whittaker has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Whittaker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Whittaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Whittaker is very close to passing his half guard.
Whittaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Whittaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whittaker stalling.
Whittaker trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away. #T3#
Whittaker is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Whittaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whittaker.
Whittaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Whittaker has control of the leg.
Whittaker wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Whittaker controlling the action here.
Whittaker is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Whittaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whittaker continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.#TD#
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Beats Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence Whittaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whittaker's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Whittaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whittaker 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Whittaker!
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