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Event:
HFC 269 Shoot The Messenger
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cojuangco is defended easily by Amsterdam. Amsterdam scores with the left hand. Cojuangco knows he should have avoided that one. Amsterdam stuffs the takedown. Nice shot lands for Amsterdam. Nice takedown defense from Amsterdam. No joy for Cojuangco on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Boy Cojuangco. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cojuangco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amsterdam's waist but Amsterdam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cojuangco off to one side. Amsterdam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Amsterdam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Amsterdam lands with an overhand left. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cojuangco. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amsterdam lands an overhand right. Cojuangco shoots in and drives through. Amsterdam sprawls well. Amsterdam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cojuangco. Amsterdam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Cojuangco shoots in looking for a takedown. Amsterdam tries to sprawl out of it but Cojuangco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amsterdam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Cojuangco is breathing heavily. Amsterdam with a hook. Good shot there by Amsterdam. Hilo Amsterdam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cojuangco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Cojuangco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amsterdam. Amsterdam catches Cojuangco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Amsterdam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cojuangco under the eye. Cojuangco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2# Cojuangco is rocked! Good exchange - Amsterdam coming out on top. Oh Cojuangco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cojuangco walks straight into a right hand from Amsterdam - that's dropped him! Amsterdam jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cojuangco from any more punishment! Cojuangco complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hilo Amsterdam!
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Event:
HFC 262 Golden Opportunity
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Hendricks throws a hook but Amsterdam blocks it.#TD2# Amsterdam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hendricks wants to get back to his feet. Hendricks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hendricks trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES# Hendricks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Amsterdam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC# Hendricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendricks but Hendricks pushes him off and we're back to square one. Amsterdam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hendricks throws a hook but Amsterdam avoids it easily. Good exchange - Hendricks coming out on top. Hendricks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amsterdam. Amsterdam takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amsterdam fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hendricks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Amsterdam slips under a jab. Amsterdam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tyron Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilo Amsterdam. Hendricks lands a lovely overhand right. Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Amsterdam moved out of range.#TD2# Amsterdam dives in and scores a takedown into Hendricks's guard.#ES# Hendricks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amsterdam off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1# Nice takedown defense from Hendricks. No joy for Amsterdam on that attempt. #TD2# Amsterdam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2# Amsterdam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Amsterdam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hendricks is just riding it out for now. Amsterdam eventually gives up the hold. #ES# Hendricks kicks Amsterdam off and gets back to his feet. Hendricks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hendricks misses the jab. Amsterdam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendricks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hendricks looks to throw the jab but Amsterdam is out of range. Amsterdam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. No joy there for Hendricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendricks as he jumps to the side. #T2# Hendricks stuffs the takedown attempt from Amsterdam. Amsterdam gets slowly back to his feet. Amsterdam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendricks throws out the jab. Hendricks scores with a decent looking hook. Amsterdam avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Hilo Amsterdam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amsterdam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hendricks cracks Amsterdam with a right hand to the side of the head. Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Amsterdam moved out of range. Hendricks throws a jab when Amsterdam was well out of range. Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
And Amsterdam tries to counter it with a takedown but Hendricks pushes his down on his head and steps out. Amsterdam fails with a takedown attempt. Hendricks throws a body punch but Amsterdam moves out of range. Hendricks misses with a double jab.
Hendricks cracks Amsterdam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Amsterdam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hendricks. And Amsterdam tries to counter it with a takedown but Hendricks pushes his down on his head and steps out. Amsterdam moves forwards but Hendricks connects with a nice, crisp jab. A big right from Hendricks misses. Amsterdam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3# Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendricks as he avoids it easily. Amsterdam fails to land the takedown.#TD2# Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Hendricks has his feet on Amsterdam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Amsterdam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendricks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hendricks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amsterdam sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hendricks throws out a token jab with nothing on it. No luck for Amsterdam with that takedown attempt. Hendricks missing with a left hand there. Amsterdam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hendricks misses with a hook. Amsterdam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendricks. Hendricks lands a nice shot that snaps Amsterdam's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hendricks misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amsterdam is defended easily by Hendricks.#TD2# Amsterdam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4# Amsterdam wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is defending well. Hendricks is looking to escape.#SUB2# Amsterdam wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendricks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hendricks pushes Amsterdam off looking to stand but Amsterdam dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# Amsterdam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Amsterdam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Amsterdam looks winded! Amsterdam stops Hendricks from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2# Amsterdam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Amsterdam wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendricks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Hendricks dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Sloppy strikes from Hendricks. Those never looked like landing. Amsterdam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amsterdam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amsterdam fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hendricks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amsterdam. Hendricks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Amsterdam shoots in but Hendricks avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tyron Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilo Amsterdam. Amsterdam avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Amsterdam feints the counter takedown. Hendricks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A shot to the liver by Hendricks. Beautiful body shot. Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendricks but Hendricks pushes him off and we're back to square one. Amsterdam tries for a takedown but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hendricks misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amsterdam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendricks. Amsterdam avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing. No luck with that takedown attempt from Amsterdam. Hendricks takes a swing at Amsterdam's ribcage but misses. Amsterdam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hendricks defends it well. Amsterdam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendricks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Tyron Hendricks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Amsterdam does a little dance to reset his feet. Tyron Hendricks is winning the standup battle so far. Amsterdam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendricks defends it nicely. Amsterdam is breathing heavily. Hendricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Amsterdam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendricks tries to avoid it but Amsterdam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendricks to the ground. Hendricks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Amsterdam. Hendricks with a nice cross. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hendricks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amsterdam. Jab by Hendricks. Hendricks throws a one two combo.
Amsterdam on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hendricks misses with a hook. Amsterdam ducked under it nicely. Amsterdam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hendricks swinging wildly here.
Hendricks thuds his right hand into Amsterdam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Amsterdam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendricks defends it nicely.#T2# Hendricks lands with a hook. Amsterdam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hendricks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hendricks misses the shot to the body. #TD2# Amsterdam dives in and scores a takedown into Hendricks's guard.#ES# Hendricks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Amsterdam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Amsterdam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hendricks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amsterdam. Amsterdam circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hendricks swinging wildly here.
#TD2# Hendricks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hendricks wants to stand but Amsterdam is controlling the position. #T3# Amsterdam tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendricks is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Amsterdam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amsterdam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES# Hendricks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Amsterdam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Hendricks prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Hendricks breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Amsterdam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hendricks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amsterdam is in Hendricks's guard.#ES# Hendricks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amsterdam off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Amsterdam fails to land the takedown. It looked like Hendricks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hendricks jabs Amsterdam right on the nose. Amsterdam blinks but takes it well.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amsterdam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Hendricks throws an overhand right that lands on Amsterdam's shoulder, as Amsterdam tries to avoid the shot. Hendricks misses with a few strikes there.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amsterdam can do to turn this around? Amsterdam avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hendricks cracks Amsterdam with a good jab. Hendricks misses with an uppercut. Amsterdam saw that one coming. Hendricks throws a big shot that misses. Amsterdam goes for a double leg but Hendricks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendricks continues to drive forward. Amsterdam goes for a double leg but Hendricks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendricks continues to drive forward. Hendricks thuds his right hand into Amsterdam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Amsterdam looks for a takedown but Hendricks sprawls well. Amsterdam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendricks.
Amsterdam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Amsterdam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amsterdam off to one side. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Amsterdam shoots in looking for a takedown but Hendricks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amsterdam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Amsterdam moved out of range. Amsterdam shoots in but no luck this time. A jab from Hendricks misses. Hendricks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amsterdam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hendricks defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Hendricks dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Amsterdam moved out of range. Amsterdam shoots in looking for a takedown. Hendricks tries to sprawl out of it but Amsterdam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hendricks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2# Amsterdam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendricks quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Amsterdam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hendricks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Amsterdam wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendricks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES# Hendricks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Amsterdam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Amsterdam tries to score a body lock takedown but Hendricks shows good agility there to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Hendricks manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amsterdam slips a straight right by Hendricks. Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amsterdam.
No luck for Amsterdam with that takedown attempt. Tyron Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilo Amsterdam.#T1# A shot to the liver by Hendricks. Beautiful body shot. Amsterdam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hendricks throws a hook but Amsterdam avoids it easily. Hendricks jabs Amsterdam to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hendricks lands a lovely overhand right. Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hendricks cracks Amsterdam with a right hand to the side of the head. Hendricks misses with a looping left. Amsterdam moves away from the strike by Hendricks. Hendricks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hendricks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amsterdam with the counter takedown but Hendricks avoids it easily. Amsterdam closes the distance and clinches up with Hendricks, looking for a takedown. Amsterdam pushes Hendricks against the cage but Hendricks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hendricks lands an overhand right. Hendricks swings for the body but Amsterdam moves out of range.
Hendricks throws a looping overhand right but Amsterdam ducks down to avoid it. Hendricks cracks Amsterdam with a right hand to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Hendricks misses with the combination.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut. #T2# Amsterdam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Amsterdam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hendricks connects with a single shot there. Nice uppercut lands for Hendricks. That snapped Amsterdam's head back.
Hendricks moves into range and connects with a jab. Hendricks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hendricks misses with a looping right. Hendricks misses with a looping left. Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hendricks throws an overhand right that lands on Amsterdam's shoulder, as Amsterdam tries to avoid the shot. Amsterdam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amsterdam. Hendricks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2# Amsterdam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amsterdam showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Hendricks kicks Amsterdam off and gets back to his feet.#T3# Amsterdam walks into a jab. Hendricks leaves Amsterdam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Amsterdam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2# Amsterdam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hendricks's half guard. Hendricks is trying to stand.
#SUB2# Amsterdam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendricks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amsterdam. #ES# Hendricks kicks Amsterdam off and gets back to his feet. Amsterdam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendricks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Amsterdam. #T4# Hendricks throws a body shot but no joy. Hendricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Amsterdam does a little dance to reset his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amsterdam.
Hendricks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hendricks. Hendricks takes a swing at Amsterdam's ribcage but misses. Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amsterdam moves away. Amsterdam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A jab from Hendricks misses. Nice defenses there by Amsterdam.#TD2# Amsterdam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hendricks's guard. Tyron Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Amsterdam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amsterdam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hendricks wants to stand up but Amsterdam is controlling him. Hilo Amsterdam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES# Hendricks kicks Amsterdam off and gets to his feet. Hendricks throws a nice looking combination but Amsterdam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Amsterdam feints the counter takedown. Hendricks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Amsterdam moves forwards but Hendricks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyron Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hendricks 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Hendricks! Tyron Hendricks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 74
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bruttz napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB# Amsterdam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bruttz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Amsterdam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bruttz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bruttz manages to get back to half guard. Bruttz is looking for a sweep. Amsterdam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Bruttz actively working from the bottom here. Bruttz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bruttz. Amsterdam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Bruttz working for a triangle but Amsterdam defends it easily.
#SUB2# Bruttz has his foot on Amsterdam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amsterdam works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Amsterdam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amsterdam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Amsterdam tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruttz is retaining full guard. Amsterdam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bruttz's guard. Bruttz is looking to escape.#T1##SUB# Amsterdam is trying for a kimura here. Bruttz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Amsterdam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hilo Amsterdam!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 72
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferrall napping and manages to drive through into side control! You can see the frustration on Ferrall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Amsterdam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferrall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ferrall is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Amsterdam is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ferrall is trying to escape and Amsterdam transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ferrall is forced to tap! Nice work there by Amsterdam! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hilo Amsterdam!
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