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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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183 cm
25
188 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Henry! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Henry misses with a left hand enabling Tjitsteuvfehl to counter with a crisp jab. Tjitsteuvfehl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
Henry misses with a left hand letting Tjitsteuvfehl counter with a right hand. Tjitsteuvfehl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry. Some wild striking there from Henry.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tjitsteuvfehl. Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Tjitsteuvfehl keeps moving and retains side control. Henry wants to control but Tjitsteuvfehl postures up. Tjitsteuvfehl misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Tjitsteuvfehl throwing shots but missing, from side control. Tjitsteuvfehl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working. Henry is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tjitsteuvfehl is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henry tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tjitsteuvfehl lands an elbow. Tjitsteuvfehl creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Henry sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Henry is looking to reverse the position. Henry is not content to let Tjitsteuvfehl control the position. Henry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tjitsteuvfehl has just dragged him back down to the mat. Tjitsteuvfehl laying and praying for a moment but Henry takes advantage and regains half guard. Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a kimura but Henry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tjitsteuvfehl to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy. Henry is looking to escape. Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to control. Henry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Henry wants to get back to his feet. Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a nice short shot to Henry's temple. Tjitsteuvfehl passes to full mount! Tjitsteuvfehl lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tjitsteuvfehl moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Henry has worked his arm free - good work by Henry!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Henry is looking to reverse the position. Tjitsteuvfehl sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Henry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working. Henry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Tjitsteuvfehl in side control, throwing shots but Henry defends. Tjitsteuvfehl misses with the ground and pound. Henry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tjitsteuvfehl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Tjitsteuvfehl thows a huge punch but Henry dodges it nicely.
Well, if Tjitsteuvfehl 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.
Tjitsteuvfehl not landing any meaningful shots this time. Henry taking some punishment here, with Tjitsteuvfehl in his half guard. Henry kicks Tjitsteuvfehl off and gets back to his feet. Tjitsteuvfehl tries to clinch there but Henry circles away.
Henry misses with a lunging right hand
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Henry throws a poor cross that misses
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a single leg into guard. Henry didn't expect that. Henry keeping moving, preventing Tjitsteuvfehl from controlling successfully. Tjitsteuvfehl stays in close to Henry's body and controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl dominated that round. That's time! Tjitsteuvfehl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tjitsteuvfehl changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Tjitsteuvfehl scoring with punches and elbows. Henry taking a bit of punishment here - Tjitsteuvfehl scoring with strikes. Tjitsteuvfehl misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tjitsteuvfehl working the head with strikes. Tjitsteuvfehl lands a nice forearm strike. Henry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tjitsteuvfehl off and has taken his back! Tjitsteuvfehl covering up well under a series of strikes from Henry. Henry has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tjitsteuvfehl. Henry throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henry throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Henry is trying to control but Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Henry lands a nice shot to the head. Tjitsteuvfehl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Henry looking to finish with strikes here!
Henry throwing strikes but Tjitsteuvfehl uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Henry throws a strike but Tjitsteuvfehl avoids it easily and moves to full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Henry postures up in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard and throws a big left but Tjitsteuvfehl blocks it. Henry scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tjitsteuvfehl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Tjitsteuvfehl's legs - danger averted. Tjitsteuvfehl looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Tjitsteuvfehl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tjitsteuvfehl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Henry with a flurry of punches that miss. Tjitsteuvfehl has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tjitsteuvfehl is keeping the position for now. Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Tjitsteuvfehl has wrist control. Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Tjitsteuvfehl is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Henry sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Tjitsteuvfehl doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Henry paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Tjitsteuvfehl - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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