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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by DIE LIKE A ROCKSTAR. Danny Brown has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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183 cm
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155 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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168 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashley Hendricks! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hendricks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown. Hendricks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hendricks scrambles back to his feet. Brown dodges the punch combination from Hendricks.
Hendricks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Hendricks is now in Brown's guard. Hendricks won't allow Brown to sweep him here. Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hendricks trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hendricks distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hendricks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Hendricks working away. Brown is looking for a sweep. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hendricks tries to advance position but instead Brown slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hendricks tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. Brown is trying to get back to full guard. Brown wants to get back to his feet. Brown 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. Brown wants to improve his position but Hendricks is controlling well.
Hendricks working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Brown is trying to get back to full guard. Hendricks not doing much here.
Hendricks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Hendricks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. 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! Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily. Still in half guard, Hendricks seems content to control. Hendricks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Brown gets full guard. Hendricks pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard. Brown is trying to stand up here but Hendricks is controlling him well. Hendricks is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendricks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendricks's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hendricks is in bad spot here.
Brown throwing wild punches that miss their target. Brown misses with an elbow to the head. Brown is hanging on to Hendricks's back as he tries to escape.
Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hendricks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brown missing with punches from the back. Hendricks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Brown punches Hendricks on the ear. Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Brown avoiding Hendricks 's attempts to control his hands. Hendricks fending off the submission attempt from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hendricks. Hendricks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brown's guard. Nice work there by Hendricks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendricks is aware though and is defending well. Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendricks defends well. Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Hendricks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Brown won't allow Hendricks to pass to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ashley Hendricks will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hendricks. Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hendricks doesn't seem bothered though. Hendricks works Brown's body with a nice hook. Brown looks to land a body kick but Hendricks moved away. Hendricks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendricks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Donk. Brown catches Hendricks right on the button with a cross. Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Brown throws a looping overhand right but Hendricks ducks down to avoid it. Hendricks fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Brown lands with a good body shot. Hendricks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendricks somewhat. 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! Brown tries to clinch but Hendricks is having none of it. Hendricks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hendricks slips a straight right by Brown. Hendricks dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Hendricks walks into a jab. Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Hendricks moved out of range. Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control! Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Brown trying to control here.
Brown wants to get back to full guard. Hendricks lands strikes from half guard. Brown tries to roll over but Hendricks keeps him under control. Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hendricks working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Still in half guard, Hendricks seems content to control. Hendricks trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. Hendricks works his way into full mount! Hendricks with the ground and pound from mount. Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown is working hard here to advance position. Hendricks looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hendricks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hendricks. What's that going to do exactly? Hendricks avoids the attempt from Brown to control. Hendricks wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely. Hendricks looking to finish Brown with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brown! Hendricks looking to control and managing it successfully. Hendricks landing strikes from the mount. Brown tries to lock up and control but Hendricks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hendricks lands a couple of good shots and Brown has given up his back, trying to escape the position! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Hendricks gets his hands free. Ashley Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far. Brown rolls, trying to escape but Hendricks keeps control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hendricks looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hendricks looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Brown is rocked! Hendricks keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hendricks is loading up with his shots from the back and Brown is in big trouble! Brown taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ashley Hendricks! Ashley Hendricks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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