Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Murakami looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murakami enables Henderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murakami manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Henderson 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.
Murakami knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murakami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson forces his way into half guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Henderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Henderson works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Murakami is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Henderson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murakami is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Henderson!
Our winner, Harry Henderson, 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.
Shinzade Murakami spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 207
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Henderson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cartwright moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Cartwright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cartwright defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Cartwright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cartwright swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Cartwright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartwright's waist but Cartwright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Henderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Cartwright tries to sprawl but Henderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cartwright tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright won't allow Henderson to pass to mount.
Cartwright tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is doing well to control the position and prevent Henderson from advancing to side control.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henderson trying to control the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Henderson stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Cartwright counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Cartwright to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cartwright is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cartwright holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!#T3#
Cartwright lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for the choke from the back position but Henderson is controlling his hands well.
Cartwright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Henderson tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Cartwright is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
Cartwright keeps control of the position as Henderson tries to break free. #SUB#
Henderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright scores with punches and elbows. #T4#
Cartwright keeps control of the position as Henderson tries to break free.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartwright somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cartwright punishes Henderson with strikes from the back mount.
Cartwright controls the position.
Cartwright is looking to control Henderson but Henderson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cartwright slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Cartwright is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Catchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright manages to get full guard.
Henderson prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson passes Cartwright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henderson is fighting to break Cartwright's control of his arms but Cartwright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henderson advances to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Henderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henderson tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Henderson goes for an armbar but Cartwright turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright is fighting to break Henderson's control of his arms but Henderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard.
Cartwright continues to stall.
Henderson controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harry Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartwright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright is looking to counter punch.
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
As Henderson tries to get set, Cartwright tries to push him back and clinch up but Henderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Cartwright swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cartwright manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.#T1#
Cartwright controlling Henderson's posture.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Henderson won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Cartwright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard. #REVR#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back!#T2#
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cartwright turns into Henderson and is now in his guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Henderson!#REVB#
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright tries to bench press Henderson off him but Henderson keeps the position.
Cartwright is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Cartwright wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Cartwright is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Cartwright is trying to buck Henderson off.#T4#
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henderson prevents Cartwright from standing back up.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Catchy Cartwright.
Well Cartwright has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Catchy Cartwright!
Our winner, Catchy Cartwright, 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.

Event: Highland 201
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo Souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo Souza is retaining full guard.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza controlling the position.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Henderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Azevedo Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Henderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Henderson wants to take his opponent's back but Azevedo Souza doesn't allow it.
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Henderson working for a submission but Azevedo Souza is keeping him at bay.
Azevedo Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Azevedo Souza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Azevedo Souza 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.#T2#
Azevedo Souza trying to hold on to Henderson's head to control him but Henderson postures up.
Azevedo Souza gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Azevedo Souza keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Azevedo Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azevedo Souza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Henderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Azevedo Souza, into his guard. #REVB#
Azevedo Souza managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Azevedo Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azevedo Souza is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azevedo Souza defends it well.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Henderson is controlling Azevedo Souza 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Henderson in close. #T1##SUB#
Henderson lying in Azevedo Souza's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Azevedo Souza decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Henderson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 195
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoca pinned against the cage. Hoca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoca swivels and escapes.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
A big left from Hoca misses.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
Nice body punch from Hoca.
A combination from Hoca does no damage.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoca but Hoca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoca misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoca is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying for a kimura here. Hoca looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Henderson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Henderson!
A very excited looking Harry Henderson 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.

Event: Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Ganga is trying to get back to full guard.
Ganga is trying to stand.
Ganga wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henderson wants to control but Ganga is keeping him busy.
Henderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganga wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson is thwarting Ganga's attempts to control the position.
Ganga wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Ganga defending well.
Henderson stalling.
Henderson is pressing down on Ganga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ganga is holding on for now. #T1#
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Ganga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henderson content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ganga missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ganga tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Ganga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ganga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Ganga. Ganga maintains the clinch.
Ganga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ganga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson is working for takedown but Ganga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson is trying to drag Ganga to the mat but Ganga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson can't get the takedown. #T3##TD#
Ganga turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ganga manages to end up in side control.
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ganga tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ganga working away.
Ganga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ganga off and has taken his back!
Ganga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ganga can't escape the position. #T4#
Ganga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Ganga right now.
Ganga staying busy and making it hard for Henderson to control.
Henderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ganga's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Henderson working for a choke but Ganga is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganga tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Henderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ganga misses with a head kick.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Ganga.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Ganga sprawls well.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ganga's waist but Ganga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.#CL#
Ganga darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson is trying to drag Ganga to the mat but Ganga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ganga jumps guard and drags Henderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harry Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ganga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ganga tries to sprawl but Henderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ganga is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Henderson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Henderson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ganga is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Henderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Henderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Henderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Tate Jr misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Tate Jr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tate Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson stands and throws Tate Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wants to control but Tate Jr is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tate Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tate Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson trying to control the action but Tate Jr is working 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.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henderson takes a little break here. Tate Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tate Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tate Jr tries to get out of the position.
Tate Jr is not content to let Henderson control the position. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tate Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tate Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Henderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tate Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Henderson yanks on the arm and Tate Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Henderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Henderson!
Harry Henderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Goddard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Henderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Goddard!
Goddard tries to bench press Henderson off him but Henderson keeps the position.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goddard keeps working.
Henderson is really struggling to control Goddard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Henderson taking a break here but Goddard is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Goddard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goddard!
Goddard is desperately trying to improve his position but Henderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Goddard wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson wants to take Goddard's back but he can't do it this time.
Henderson content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Henderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goddard is now in Henderson's guard. A big mistake from Henderson there, giving up the dominant position! #T2#
Henderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
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.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goddard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Goddard looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goddard postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Goddard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Goddard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson is looking for a takedown.
Goddard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goddard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goddard gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
Goddard avoiding damage. #TD#
Henderson wants the takedown. Goddard is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goddard's guard against the cage.
Henderson is looking to pass into half guard but Goddard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goddard is in guard.#REVB#
Goddard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goddard looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Goddard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Harry Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goddard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Henderson is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goddard misses with a punch to the head.
Henderson covering up well under a series of strikes from Goddard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard misses with punches from the back.
Henderson covers up after that shot from Goddard. #T1#
Goddard is hanging on to Henderson's back as he tries to escape.
Goddard lands shots from the back.
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Goddard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Henderson defend it? Goddard steps over the head and cranks it - Henderson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Goddard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Goddard!
Magnus Goddard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Green misses.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Green is looking to counter the offense by Henderson and move into the clinch.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ed Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Green drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Henderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Green manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Henderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Henderson!#T3#
Henderson tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.
Green pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Green controlling from mount. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Green goes for an armbar but Henderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Henderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. #SUB#
Henderson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Green to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Henderson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Green pulls down on the head and he's put Henderson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ed Green!
Ed Green really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Highland 162
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Henderson shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henderson thinking.
Murphy throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Murphy.
Henderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Murphy tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson looks winded!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Henderson fails with the takedown
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Henderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Henderson is rocked!#T2#
Murphy lands a brutal uppercut that launches Henderson off his feet! Henderson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Murphy!
Liam Murphy gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Henderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cartwright on his heels. He'll look to pass Cartwright's guard now, I'm sure.
Henderson prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Cartwright wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson passes into half guard.
Cartwright pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cartwright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Henderson prevents Cartwright from standing back up.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Henderson trying to work for an americana but Cartwright has managed to regain full guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a kimura but Cartwright is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright is looking to escape.#T3#
Henderson is stalling here. Cartwright is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Henderson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cartwright has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Henderson dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartwright misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henderson is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Cartwright won't allow Henderson to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is trying to stand.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright is wriggling around but Henderson manages to pass to half guard.
Harry Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright shows good takedown defense.
Cartwright scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Cartwright rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright. #BC#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Smashy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Cartwright as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Cartwright. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Cartwright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smashy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson shoots and misses
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartwright counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson. #T3#
Cartwright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartwright sprawls well. Cartwright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
It looked like Cartwright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henderson.
Cartwright throws a leg kick but Henderson checks it.
Cartwright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Cartwright darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Henderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt. #BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
Henderson blocks a jab.#CL#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Cartwright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson fails with the takedown
enabling Cartwright to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cartwright sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body. Henderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cartwright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cartwright tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cartwright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson fails with the takedown
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smashy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartwright pinned against the cage. Cartwright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson dives in and grabs Cartwright's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cartwright defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Cartwright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Cartwright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cartwright takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1##TD2#
Henderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Henderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cartwright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cartwright has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cartwright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T2#
Henderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it. #T3#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Cartwright from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson fails with the takedown
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Cartwright sprawls well.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cartwright 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
Smashy Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 154
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Bye shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Bye drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bye tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bye is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bye working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Bye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bye keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bye will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Bye keeps moving. #SUB#
Bye looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Henderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bye is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bye keeps working.
Bye being controlled for a moment.
Bye is looking to reverse the position.
Bye is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson wants to control but Bye is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bye is trying to escape and Henderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bye is forced to tap! Nice work there by Henderson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Henderson!
Harry Henderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 144
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick from Luciano lands but Henderson takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
As Henderson backs off Luciano throws a huge counter combo but Henderson manages to avoid it all.
Luciano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luciano's waist but Luciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Luciano.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Luciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henderson is trying to drag Luciano to the mat but Luciano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luciano prevents it.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Henderson is rocked!
Luciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Luciano manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to Henderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luciano stalls.
A short right from Luciano.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the cage. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Henderson dives in and grabs Luciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Henderson takes one on the button.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Henderson is aggressively charging in as Luciano backs up avoiding any damage. Luciano tosses out a jab and Henderson runs right into it face first! Henderson is out cold! Luciano dropped down on all fours and is barking in Henderson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano! Ricky Luciano retains his bantamweight title!
Ricky Luciano managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 138
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Henderson scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov is trying to keep Henderson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Henderson trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.
Magomedov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Henderson controlling his opponent. #T2#
Henderson can't control as he wanted to and Magomedov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#T3#
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
Magomedov wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Henderson controls the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Henderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Henderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Henderson but great work by Magomedov.
Henderson is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Henderson tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov throwing strikes but Henderson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Henderson wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Henderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Magomedov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Henderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Henderson has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Harry Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson working away.
Henderson taking a break here but Magomedov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Henderson wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Well, if Henderson 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.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Henderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Henderson shoots in.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedov sprawls well. Magomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tolya Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Henderson 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.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magomedov! #REVR#
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Magomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov is trying to ground and pound but Henderson uses the momentary lack of control by Magomedov to regain half guard.
Henderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henderson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tolya Magomedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard.
Henderson trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Magomedov sprawls well.
Tolya Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2##TD2#
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Magomedov's guard. #T3#
Magomedov is looking to sweep but instead, Henderson has passed into half guard.
Magomedov is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Henderson moves nicely into side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Magomedov is trying to escape and Henderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Magomedov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Henderson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Henderson!
A very excited looking Harry Henderson 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.

Event: Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spinks.
Spinks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spinks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Spinks 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.
Spinks misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Spinks clinches. #TD2#
Henderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spinks uses from the top position.
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.
Henderson is pulling down on Spinks's head to control his posture.
Spinks wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spinks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spinks is fighting to break Henderson's control of his arms but Henderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Henderson 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.
Spinks wants to stand and escape but instead Henderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
Spinks trying to control here.
Henderson uses his free foot to push down on Spinks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spinks.
Spinks tries to control Henderson's body but Henderson pushes him off. Spinks squirms to his side and now Henderson has his back!
Spinks can't escape the position.
Henderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Spinks tries to roll but Henderson sticks to his back. #T2#
Spinks is trying to get back to his feet but Henderson has full control of the position and if anything, Spinks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Henderson has the hooks in. Spinks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Spinks tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Henderson has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Spinks is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Henderson!
An out of breath Harry Henderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Marcos shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Marcos avoids it easily.
We've been told by Marcos's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcos, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marcos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Henderson 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.
Marcos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass. #T1#
Marcos working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard. #REVR#
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marcos passes into side control.
Henderson stops Marcos from passing to mount.
Marcos controlling from side mount.
Henderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marcos's best efforts.#T2#
Marcos is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson won't allow Marcos to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcos is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
Henderson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is not content to let Marcos control the position.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Well, if Marcos 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. #SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Marcos 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.
Marcos not doing much here.
Marcos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderson!
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Marcos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marcos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Marcos controlling from the full mount.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos controlling the position easily from mount.
Marcos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Marcos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Henderson scores with a takedown into Marcos's guard.#SUB2#
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard. #REVR#
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Marcos is stalling in the full guard.
Marcos trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Carlos Marcos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Henderson has his foot on Marcos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Henderson working for a triangle but Marcos defends it easily.
Marcos is pushing down on Henderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcos has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcos controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it. #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.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marcos in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Marcos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Henderson with the active half guard here but Marcos passes nicely into side control.
Marcos wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marcos is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcos trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marcos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Henderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Marcos!

Event: Highland 106
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1##TD#
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shoenfeld was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Henderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shoenfeld dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass. #SUB#
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Shoenfeld pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Shoenfeld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shoenfeld has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Henderson working for a triangle but Shoenfeld defends it easily. #SUB#
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shoenfeld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Shoenfeld advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shoenfeld trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
Henderson gets full guard.
Shoenfeld works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Shoenfeld content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shoenfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Shoenfeld's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson prevents Shoenfeld from taking his back.
Shoenfeld looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shoenfeld fails to take his opponent's back.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Shoenfeld takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Shoenfeld can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Shoenfeld's attempts to control the action.
Shoenfeld throwing strikes here but Henderson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shoenfeld wants to take Henderson's back here but Henderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Shoenfeld takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Shoenfeld trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henderson tries to escape the position. #T4##SUB2#
Shoenfeld is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shoenfeld's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Henderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Henderson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Shoenfeld has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Henderson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Shoenfeld doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Shoenfeld!

Event: Highland 96
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Falto as Henderson shoots in.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Falto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Henderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Falto working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Falto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Falto manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Falto's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Falto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Henderson has his hands clasped together but Falto extends and breaks Henderson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Falto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valerio Falto!
Valerio Falto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Targaryen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Targaryen is defending well.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Targaryen is defending well.
Targaryen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Targaryen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Targaryen. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Targaryen tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Targaryen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Targaryen trying to control but Henderson postures up. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Targaryen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Targaryen is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.
Targaryen is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
Targaryen wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Targaryen keeping hold of Henderson's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Targaryen is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Targaryen avoid being mounted?
Targaryen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Targaryen is defending well. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Targaryen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Targaryen trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Targaryen is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Targaryen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #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.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Targaryen is retaining full guard.
Targaryen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Targaryen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for subs off his back but Targaryen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Targaryen's waist but Targaryen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Targaryen defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Targaryen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Targaryen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Targaryen defends it nicely.
Viserys Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Targaryen, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Targaryen against the cage but Targaryen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Targaryen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henderson.
Targaryen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Targaryen.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Targaryen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Targaryen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Targaryen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.#REVR#
Henderson has a closed guard, preventing Targaryen from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Targaryen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Targaryen has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Targaryen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Targaryen defends well.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Targaryen passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen advances to mount. #T2#
Targaryen looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Targaryen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Targaryen prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Targaryen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Targaryen has control of Henderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Henderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Targaryen misses with a head shot.
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
Targaryen controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Targaryen thowing shots but they're missing.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Targaryen isn't that keen on the idea.
Targaryen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Targaryen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson can't escape the position.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Targaryen is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is pressing down on Targaryen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Henderson keeping full guard, as Targaryen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for subs off his back but Targaryen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Targaryen wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viserys Targaryen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Targaryen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Targaryen sprawls well. Targaryen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Targaryen shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Targaryen but Targaryen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Targaryen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Targaryen wants it to stay on the feet.
As Henderson tries to get set, Targaryen tries to push him back and clinch up but Henderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Viserys Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Targaryen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Targaryen wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Targaryen is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Henderson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Targaryen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Henderson.
Targaryen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Targaryen advances to full mount.
Targaryen looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viserys Targaryen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Targaryen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Henderson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Targaryen wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Targaryen throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Targaryen trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Targaryen uses his free foot to push down on Henderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Henderson. #T3#
Targaryen prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Targaryen's attempts to control the action.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Targaryen controlling his opponent.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson is still trying to improve position.
Henderson tries to improve his position but instead Targaryen has taken his back! #T4#
Henderson tries to roll but Targaryen sticks to his back.
Henderson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Targaryen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Henderson staying busy and making it hard for Targaryen to control.
Henderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Targaryen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Targaryen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Targaryen misses with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Henderson right now. #SUB#
Targaryen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Henderson is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harry Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Targaryen controlling the position well here. Henderson rolled but Targaryen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Targaryen 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Viserys Targaryen!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Viserys Targaryen!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Viserys Targaryen!

Viserys Targaryen wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Takashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Takashi drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Takashi misses with a body punch.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Takashi 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 slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Takashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takashi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takashi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Takashi's coaches at Island project have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi won't allow Henderson to pass to mount.
Takashi wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Takashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takashi tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson postures up. #SUB2#
Henderson 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.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Takashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Takashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takashi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Henderson defending well. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Takashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takashi defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Takashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takashi lands an overhand right.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Takashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Takashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takashi circles away.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Takashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Henderson wants the takedown. Takashi is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Takashi's guard against the cage.
Takashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Takashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Takashi has his feet on Henderson's thighs here. He's pushed Henderson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Henderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 77
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Kojima slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kojima's guard.
Kojima is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Henderson dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kojima can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB##SUB#
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kojima is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kojima wants to control but Henderson postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kojima, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!#SUB#
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kojima, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Henderson trying to control the position but Kojima is working away. #SUB#
Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kojima is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kojima is wriggling around trying to escape but Henderson has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Kojima taps out and Henderson picks up the big win! Great work there by Henderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Henderson!
After winning the bout, Harry Henderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips trying to control the position here.
Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phillips working a defensive guard but Henderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Henderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phillips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Henderson looks up at the clock and then as Phillips takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phillips has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Henderson tries for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
Henderson just content to control the position.
Henderson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips tries to buck Henderson off but Henderson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Phillips is defending well. #SUB2#
Henderson swings around for an armbar but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henderson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Henderson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Phillips doesn't defend quickly enough and Henderson has managed to lock this one up! Can Phillips escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Henderson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Henderson!
Our winner, Harry Henderson, 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.
Pedro Phillips spoke after the fight, saying 'esto perdido no cambia nada. Volveré muy rápido !!'.

Event: Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Schultz connects with a body shot.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Schultz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Schultz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Schultz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henderson's knee momentarily.
Oliver Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schultz tries to avoid it but Henderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schultz to the ground. Schultz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Schultz sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Schultz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schultz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Schultz circles away easily
and Schultz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Schultz lands a big right hand that sends Henderson crashing to the mat! Schultz stays standing though and waves Henderson back to his feet!#ROC#Henderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Schultz counters with a big left hand that crumples Henderson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Schultz!

Event: Highland 41
Date: May 10, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Yani gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yani's head.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yani is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Yani looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily. #SUB#
Yani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yani 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.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Henderson 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. #T1##SUB#
Yani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Yani keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Yani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yani manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Yani's guard.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Yani 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. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Yani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yani manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Yani's guard.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Yani.#SUB#
Yani 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Yani's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Yani is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson controlling from the top position.
Yani looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Yani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson trying to control but Yani is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yani keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Henderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yani's guard.
Henderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yani is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Yani actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yani actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB#
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yani is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Yani actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yani regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Henderson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Henderson will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harry Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a kimura but Yani is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Yani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yani.#SUB#
Yani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson pushes down on Yani's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Yani. #SUB2#
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Yani won't allow it. #T2#
Henderson is trying to control. Yani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Yani actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yani is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Yani actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yani is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yani manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Yani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Henderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Henderson tries for a kimura but Yani is defending well.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Yani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yani is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yani sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yani tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yani sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Yani actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson. #SUB#
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vani Yani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Yani is having none of it.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yani defending well though. #SUB#
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Yani looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson moves into full mount! Yani won't be happy about that!
Henderson working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB2#
Henderson has hold of Yani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yani manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here. #T4##SUB#
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yani tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson wants to control but Yani is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Yani defends the submission attempt.
Harry Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Yani defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Henderson!
A relieved looking Harry Henderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 30
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Neustadt. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson shoots in but Neustadt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neustadt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Neustadt counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neustadt trying to land knees to the body.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Neustadt scores a nice knee to the body.
Neustadt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Neustadt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Neustadt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neustadt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Neustadt controlling the action here for a moment.
Neustadt's coach down at SMASH Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Neustadt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Neustadt gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Neustadt trying to land knees to the body.
Neustadt scores a nice knee to the body.
Neustadt lands a knee to the body.
Henderson trying to control the position but instead, Neustadt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Henderson into the cage.
Neustadt dodges an elbow strike from Henderson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Neustadt.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Neustadt lands a nice knee to the body.
Neustadt slows down the pace here.
Neustadt prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Neustadt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Neustadt obliges.
Neustadt blocks an uppercut.
Neustadt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Neustadt.
Neustadt lands a knee to the body.
Neustadt working Henderson over with knees to the body.
Neustadt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Neustadt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Neustadt landing knees to the body.
Neustadt scores a nice knee to the body.
Neustadt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Neustadt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Neustadt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Neustadt with a knee to the head. #T3#
A knee to the head by Neustadt.
Neustadt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Neustadt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
Neustadt lands a nice knee to the body.
Neustadt lands a nice knee to the body.
Neustadt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Neustadt obliges.
Neustadt stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Neustadt.
Neustadt landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neustadt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
Neustadt lands a knee to the body.
Henderson jumps guard but Neustadt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neustadt landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
Neustadt lands a nice knee to the body.
Neustadt connects with a knee to the head.
Neustadt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Neustadt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson tries to break free but Neustadt pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Neustadt scores with a knee to the head.
Neustadt lands a knee to the head.
Neustadt lands a knee to the head.
Neustadt scores a nice knee to the body.
Neustadt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#Henderson is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neustadt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for Neustadt.
Neustadt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Neustadt crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Neustadt landing knees to the head.
Neustadt landing knees to the body.
Neustadt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Neustadt crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Henderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Neustadt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Neustadt.
Neustadt landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Neustadt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neustadt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Neustadt, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Neustadt against the cage but Neustadt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Neustadt tries to counter with a clinch but Henderson shakes him off and moves away.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Neustadt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Henderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Neustadt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neustadt lands a knee to the head.
Neustadt has Henderson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Henderson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Neustadt - that's hurt Henderson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Henderson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Henderson doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jens Neustadt!

Event: Highland 18
Date: Apr 05, 2021

#R1##TD#
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Henderson working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Henderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mauliwarmadewa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mauliwarmadewa wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mauliwarmadewa, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Henderson has an Americana. Mauliwarmadewa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Henderson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Henderson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Harry Henderson!
Harry Henderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 12
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
Henderson slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.#TD2#
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamogawa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamogawa keeps working.
Henderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kamogawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Henderson is working to tighten his grip on Kamogawa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kamogawa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Henderson is really squeezing tight and eventually Kamogawa passes out! Henderson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Henderson!
Harry Henderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Henderson looks for a takedown but Masters sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Masters shoots in and bounces Henderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masters.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Masters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masters has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Masters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masters is one step ahead there.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Masters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masters has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masters throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Henderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Masters stacks Henderson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Masters!
Henderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Masters postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Masters throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Masters controlling the pace.
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Masters missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masters pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Masters 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 Masters.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Masters sits in half guard.
Henderson tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
Masters is thwarting Henderson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masters thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
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.
Henderson wants to control the action here but instead Masters manages to pass to full mount!
Masters throws some wild stikes that Henderson manages to avoid easily.
Henderson wants to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
Masters connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Masters with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Poor strikes thrown by Masters there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Masters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masters avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Millard Masters 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#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Masters, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Masters against the cage but Masters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Masters fails to land the takedown.
Masters stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Masters drives through with a takedown into Henderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masters content to stall in guard here.
Masters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Masters uses it to pass to side control.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Masters looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Henderson is avoiding damage well.
Masters works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Henderson wants to control but Masters postures up.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Masters happy to just control the position for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Masters.
Henderson is not content to let Masters control the position.
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson wants to control but Masters postures up.
Masters in side control, throwing shots but Henderson defends.
Henderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Masters dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Masters is trying to get an arm triangle but Henderson is defending well.
Masters working the ground and pound but Henderson is defending the strikes.
Masters tries to score with some ground and pound. Henderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Masters working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Henderson tries to bench press Masters off him but Masters keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson tries to improve position but can't.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Masters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Masters tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Henderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Henderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson 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. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masters has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
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.
Masters is looking to improve his position.
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Masters is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Masters is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Millard Masters dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Millard Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henderson is pressing down on Masters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masters is holding on for now.
Masters tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Masters looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Masters is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Henderson is trying to control. Masters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masters has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Masters defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Masters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masters tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Henderson 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.
Masters regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Masters looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Henderson is defending well. Masters quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Henderson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Masters celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Millard Masters!

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