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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Henry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kvirkvelia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henry .
Henry swinging wildly here.
Kvirkvelia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Kvirkvelia thuds his right hand into Henry 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Henry is rocked!
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Kvirkvelia.
Henry is still on wobbly legs! Can Kvirkvelia finish him?
Kvirkvelia looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
Henry seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by Kvirkvelia's head coaches at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kvirkvelia connects with a body shot.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook to the side of Henry 's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kvirkvelia! Henry is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levan Kvirkvelia!
An out of breath Levan Kvirkvelia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Henry throws a lazy head kick
and Kvirkvelia counters with a straight right hand.
Henry wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kvirkvelia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kvirkvelia.
Henry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kvirkvelia cracks Henry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henry is looking to clinch but Kvirkvelia is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Kvirkvelia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia slips under a jab.
Kvirkvelia punishes Henry 's body with a nice straight punch.
Kvirkvelia avoids the body shot from Henry .
Kvirkvelia lands with a hook. Henry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kvirkvelia, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Kvirkvelia. That snapped Henry 's head back.
#ROC#
Henry is rocked!#T1#
Henry throws a body kick that misses.
Henry is still on wobbly legs! Can Kvirkvelia finish him?
Henry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kvirkvelia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kvirkvelia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kvirkvelia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henry sprawls and moves away.
Kvirkvelia scores with a hook to the body. Henry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henry seems to have recovered his senses.
Kvirkvelia looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Kvirkvelia lands with a cross.
Kvirkvelia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Kvirkvelia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range of the body kick from Henry .
A good leg kick by Kvirkvelia.
Henry swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kvirkvelia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry trying to control the position.
#T2#
Kvirkvelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvirkvelia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kvirkvelia looking to pass the guard.
Henry looking to control.
Kvirkvelia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Kvirkvelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kvirkvelia 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.
Kvirkvelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvirkvelia being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kvirkvelia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvirkvelia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kvirkvelia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henry looks to land a combination but Kvirkvelia avoids it well.
Henry tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Henry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Henry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kvirkvelia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Henry walks into a jab.
Nice body punch from Kvirkvelia. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry . Kvirkvelia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kvirkvelia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Kvirkvelia circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kvirkvelia. Kvirkvelia obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry slips under a jab.
Henry tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia is having none of it.
Kvirkvelia drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Henry right on the button. Henry goes down! Kvirkvelia follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kvirkvelia gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levan Kvirkvelia!
A relieved looking Levan Kvirkvelia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Augusto dives in and grabs Henry 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes down on Augusto's head and hops out.
Henry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henry lands a head kick!
#CL#
Augusto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henry , pushing him back against the cage.
Henry working Augusto over with knees to the body.
Henry lands a body punch.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Augusto's ribcage.
Augusto is breathing heavily.
Augusto tries to work over Henry 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Henry as the two fighters clinch.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Augusto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Henry landing knees to the head.
Henry with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Augusto is rocked!
Henry creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Augusto's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Augusto drops to his knees and Henry pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alora Henry !
Alora Henry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #47
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sammalkorpi clinches with his opponent.
Sammalkorpi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sammalkorpi can't get the takedown.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sammalkorpi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sammalkorpi's defenses.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
Henry lands a right hand.
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!
Sammalkorpi takes a shot to the head.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sammalkorpi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Alora Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Henry has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Henry landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Henry .
Sammalkorpi's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sammalkorpi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sammalkorpi looks winded!
Sammalkorpi tries to score a body lock takedown but Henry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henry scores with a shot to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.
Henry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Sammalkorpi wants a takedown.
Henry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Henry .
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sammalkorpi's face.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry lands a knee to the body.
Henry lands with a right to the head.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Henry .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sammalkorpi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Henry lands with a right to the head.
Sammalkorpi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry after a bit of a struggle.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sammalkorpi takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Nice body punch from Henry - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Henry as the two fighters clinch.
Sammalkorpi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Henry .
Henry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sammalkorpi's defenses.
Sammalkorpi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henry smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Henry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sammalkorpi, pushing him back against the cage.
Henry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henry gets through Sammalkorpi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henry lands a body shot.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Sammalkorpi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henry pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Henry 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Sammalkorpi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi tries for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Henry tries to bench press Sammalkorpi off him but Sammalkorpi keeps the position.
Sammalkorpi is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry wants to control but Sammalkorpi postures up.
Henry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Henry wants to control but Sammalkorpi postures up.
Henry sneaks back into half guard.
Henry is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Henry is pressing down on Sammalkorpi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sammalkorpi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi postures up.
Sammalkorpi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henry keeping full guard, as Sammalkorpi tries to pass.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sammalkorpi's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry passes into half guard.
Sammalkorpi is not content to let Henry control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sammalkorpi wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alora Henry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henry pinned against the cage. Henry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammalkorpi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry throws a body punch but Sammalkorpi moves out of range.
Henry misses with a low kick.
Sammalkorpi blocks a head kick by Henry .
Henry throws a series of punches but Sammalkorpi avoids them all with ease.
Alora Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alora Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a double leg but Henry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henry attempts a counter takedown but Sammalkorpi avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi dives in and scores a takedown into Henry 's guard.
Sammalkorpi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Sammalkorpi throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Henry is pressing down on Sammalkorpi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sammalkorpi is holding on for now.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry in particular looking to stall.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Henry postures up.
#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Henry . Oh but Sammalkorpi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Henry goes limp - he's gone! Sammalkorpi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #42
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Henry fails to land with a series of punches.
Henry tries to clinch there but Pariyar circles away.
Pariyar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henry moves out of range of the strikes.
Henry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pariyar looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Henry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Pariyar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alora Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry misses with a head kick.
Pariyar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry digs a good body shot into Pariyar's ribs.#CL2#
Henry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Krishna Pariyar has been cut.
Pariyar takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Henry misses with some punches.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pariyars head.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Pariyar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pariyar blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Krishna Pariyar's cut is getting worse.
Henry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Pariyar.
Pariyar fails to pull guard.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pariyar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henry told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pariyar is breathing heavily.#T2##TD#
Pariyar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Pariyar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pariyar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pariyar is keeping the position for now.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Henry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pariyar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry slips nicely into half guard.
Henry tries to pass to full mount but Pariyar defends it. #T3#
Pariyar wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pariyar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Henry .
Pariyar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIERCE that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Henry is thwarting Pariyar's attempts to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henry is looking to advance position but Pariyar won't allow it.
Well, if Henry 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.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pariyar throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry throws a leg kick but Pariyar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henry works over Pariyar's head and body with a nice combination.
Henry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pariyar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henry .
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henry throws a head kick but Pariyar moves out of range.
Pariyar throws a big counter combination but Henry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alora Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krishna Pariyar's cut.
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.
#R2#
Pariyar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henry sprawls well. Henry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pariyar gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pariyar.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pariyar throws out the jab.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
Pariyar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pariyar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Pariyar.
Pariyar throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
Alora Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pariyar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henry to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Henry throws a series of punches but Pariyar avoids them all with ease.
As Henry backs away, Pariyar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pariyar throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Pariyar looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pariyar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pariyar moves out of range as Henry throws a body kick.
Henry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Henry .
Henry throws a series of strikes that have Pariyar backpedaling.
Pariyar misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A head kick from Henry lands but Pariyar takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
Krishna Pariyar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Pariyar moves out of range easily.
Pariyar throwing a counter right hand but Henry manages to avoid it.
Pariyar moves away from the strike by Henry .
Pariyar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henry lands with a nice combination. Pariyar backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pariyar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henry as he jumps to the side.
Pariyar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henry defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krishna Pariyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Henry . No joy for Pariyar on that attempt. #T3#
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Pariyar moves out of range easily.
Pariyar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alora Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pariyar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Henry staying out of range there.
Pariyar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Henry clinches up with Pariyar and pushes him back against the cage.
Pariyar managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Henry landing knees to the head.
Pariyar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Pariyar avoids the damage to the body.
Pariyar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Henry working Pariyar over with knees to the body.
Henry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henry misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Henry lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Krishna Pariyar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Krishna Pariyar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alora Henry !
Alora Henry got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #33
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Pariyar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry looks to land a combination but Pariyar avoids it well.
Henry throws a body punch but Pariyar moves out of range.
Henry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henry is looking to score with low kicks.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pariyar throws out the jab.
Pariyar misses with a series of wild punches.
Pariyar blocks a head kick by Henry .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pariyar avoids the head kick by Henry .
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Henry both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Krishna Pariyar has been cut.#T1#
Pariyar throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Pariyar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pariyar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry pulls Pariyar in close to his closed guard and prevents Pariyar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pariyar wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Henry pulls Pariyar in close to prevent any damage.
Pariyar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry pulls Pariyar in close to prevent any damage.
Pariyar wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving. #T2#
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pariyar tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Pariyar from controlling successfully.
Henry controlling the position.
Pariyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pariyar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pariyar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pariyar throws a big counter combination but Henry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pariyar shoots for a double leg takedown but Henry sprawls well. He's pushed Pariyar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pariyar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Henry . Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Henry .
Pariyar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry 's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pariyar off to one side.
Alora Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alora Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pariyar blocks a head kick by Henry .
Pariyar avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Pariyar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henry .
Henry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Pariyar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry 's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pariyar off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krishna Pariyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
Henry lands with a straight right. Pariyar didn't see that one coming.
Henry jabs Pariyar to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Pariyar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henry tries to avoid it but Pariyar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henry to the ground. Henry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henry slips a jab from Pariyar.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Pariyar.
Henry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pariyar is defended easily by Henry .
Pariyar tries for a takedown but Henry circles away easily#TD2#
and Henry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alora Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krishna Pariyar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Henry connects with a crisp jab.
Pariyar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henry avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Henry drives through and clinches with Pariyar against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pariyar avoids it.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Pariyar blocks with his arms.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pariyar is trying to drag Henry to the mat but Henry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pariyar blocks an elbow strike from Henry .
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pariyar is defending well for now.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Pariyar is blocking nicely.
Henry tries a body shot but Pariyar blocks it.
Pariyar prevents a body shot from Henry .
Henry lands a body shot.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pariyar blocks it with crossed arms.
Pariyar tries to pull guard but Henry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krishna Pariyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pariyar avoids it.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry .
A head punch on the inside from Henry fails to land.
Pariyar is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pariyar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henry tries a body shot but Pariyar blocks it.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pariyar avoids it.
Pariyar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pariyar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Henry has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pariyar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Henry can turn it around.
Henry with a knee to the head.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Henry .
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Pariyar.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Pariyar avoids the damage to the body.
Henry tries to work over Pariyar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pariyar tries to pull guard but Henry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry misses with a body punch.
Henry lands a left hand.
Pariyar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pariyar is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry . #T4#
Henry tries to throw a body punch but Pariyar avoids it by throwing Henry back against the cage.
Pariyar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henry to keep the fight standing.
Alora Henry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henry .
Pariyar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pariyar misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Henry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Henry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pariyar wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henry trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alora Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krishna Pariyar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Henry misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Pariyar gets tackled into the cage by Henry . Henry maintains the clinch.
Henry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pariyar prevents a body shot from Henry .
Henry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pariyar's elbow.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pariyar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henry misses with a punch on the inside.
Pariyar tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry tries to work over Pariyar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Pariyar won't want to take too many of those.
Henry lands an uppercut.
Pariyar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Henry has Pariyar pressed against the cage, preventing Pariyar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pariyar's brow.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pariyar blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Henry .
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Pariyar is trying to break free.
Henry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pariyars head.
Henry tries a body shot but Pariyar blocks it.
#TD#
Pariyar pulls guard effortlessly.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Pariyar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Pariyar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henry stays in close to Pariyar's body and controls the position.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pariyar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry controlling from the top position.
Henry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henry content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Henry is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Pariyar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pariyar tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry stalling.
The adventures of Henry the control monster continue. Boring.
Henry trying to pass the guard but Pariyar defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry trying to advance position but Pariyar counters by regaining guard.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Pariyar is retaining full guard.
Henry controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry passes Pariyar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pariyar trying to control but Henry postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alora Henry really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krishna Pariyar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A head kick by Henry misses #TD#
and Pariyar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henry won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Pariyar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henry struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pariyar is trying to get an arm triangle but Henry is defending well.
Henry is trying to control Pariyar's posture but Pariyar avoids it.
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is not content to let Pariyar control the position.
Henry manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Pariyar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry sees it coming and defends easily.
Henry keeping control of the position.
Henry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pariyar is working away from the top position though.
Pariyar trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
Pariyar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pariyar is keen to just control but Henry is a slippery customer.
Henry is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pariyar wants to work for an arm triangle but Henry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#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.
Pariyar trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pariyar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry is just riding it out for now. Pariyar eventually gives up the hold.
Henry is refusing to be controlled, as Pariyar sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alora Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pariyar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pariyar misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Henry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pariyar won't be happy with that.
Henry remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pariyar prevents Henry from moving into mount.
Henry is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pariyar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pariyar is looking to regain half guard here but Henry keeps moving and retains side control.
Henry takes a little break here. Pariyar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henry works to advance to full mount. Pariyar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pariyar is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alora Henry dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Krishna Pariyar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Henry slips under a jab from Pariyar.
Henry lands with a kick to the temple. Pariyar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Henry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pariyar at a distance.
Henry misses with the combination.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Pariyar 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.
Alora Henry has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Henry trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Pariyar actively working from the bottom here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Henry is thwarting Pariyar's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Henry seems content to control.
Henry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pariyar is looking to get to half guard.
Henry controlling from mount.
More stalling from Henry .#T2#
Pariyar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Henry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pariyar tries to lock up and control but Henry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry content just to control the position here. #T3#
Pariyar tries to lock up and control but Henry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Krishna Pariyar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pariyar is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Henry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pariyar 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.
Pariyar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pariyar actively working from the bottom here.
Henry passes to side control.
Pariyar trying to remain calm as Henry controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry advances nicely into full mount.
Henry raining down shots from the mount!
Pariyar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Henry . What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Alora Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henry 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 44:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alora Henry !
Alora Henry opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alora Henry and The Metaphysical Magician. Henry comes to the cage accompanied by stomp. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alora Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magician closes the distance and pushes Henry back into the cage.
Magician has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henry uses from the top position.
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magician trying to control the position here.
Henry trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Magician tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Henry '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.
Magician keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magician being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magician wants to sweep but no luck.
Magician trying to control the position.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magician working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Magician managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Magician has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control from the top but Magician keeps moving.
Magician is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry passes Magician's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magician is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magician is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry pulls his head out easily.
Henry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is keen to just control but Magician is a slippery customer.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magician for as long as he can get away with.
Magician felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Magician keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magician wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magician makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magician.
Magician wants to sweep here but Henry controlling him for the moment.
Magician is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Henry frees his head nicely. Oh but Magician has switched to an armbar! Henry is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). The Metaphysical Magician! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alora Henry and Hemfsford Jowars. Henry comes to the cage accompanied by stomp. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alora Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hemfsford Jowars!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry gets a double leg takedown into Jowars's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry (2) vs (0) Jowars
Jowars seems keen to control Henry 's posture.
Jowars looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jowars is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jowars holds on and takes a little breather.
Jowars looking to control.
Henry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jowars for as long as he can get away with.
Jowars is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jowars has his hands on Henry 's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (5) vs (0) Jowars
Henry working away.
Jowars tries to bench press Henry off him but Henry keeps the position.
Jowars is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jowars is letting Henry control him for a moment.
Jowars tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jowars's shoulder. That is not cool.
Henry tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jowars's legs.
Henry is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position but Jowars is working away.
Jowars is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jowars is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Jowars is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jowars tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry is thwarting Jowars's attempts to control the position.
Jowars slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jowars working a defensive guard here.
Jowars can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.
Henry won't allow Jowars to sweep him here.
Jowars seems keen to control Henry 's posture.
Henry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jowars trying to control the position.
Jowars wants to sweep here but Henry controlling him for the moment.
Jowars looking to control.
Henry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jowars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jowars is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jowars wants to sweep but no luck.
Jowars is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Jowars is retaining full guard.
Henry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry preventing the sweep.
Henry is fighting to break Jowars's control of his arms but Jowars is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henry postures up.
Jowars pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
Jowars can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.
Jowars is adopting a defensive guard.
Jowars being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jowars controlling the position.
Jowars tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry stays in close to Jowars's body and controls the position.
Jowars seems keen to control Henry 's posture.
Henry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jowars looking for a sweep. Not yet Jowars, not yet.
Henry controlling from the top position.
Henry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jowars tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jowars being controlled here, momentarily.
Jowars managing to control the position.
Henry postures up.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jowars is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jowars has his hands on Henry 's head, controlling the position.
Jowars being controlled here, momentarily.
Jowars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henry controlling from the top position.
Jowars trying to control the position.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Jowars pulls Henry in close to his closed guard and prevents Henry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jowars can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.
Jowars wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jowars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jowars being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry passes into half guard.
Henry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Henry '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.
Jowars trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
Henry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jowars has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry is working away from the top position though.
Henry tries to pass to full mount but Jowars defends it.
Jowars is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jowars is refusing to be controlled, as Henry sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Henry trying to pass the guard but Jowars defending well.
Henry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jowars trying to control but Henry postures up.
Jowars slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jowars wants to sweep here but Henry controlling him for the moment.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jowars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jowars looking to control.
Jowars managing to control the position.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henry continues to stall.
Henry wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Jowars pulls Henry in close to his closed guard and prevents Henry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jowars controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Jowars is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is pulling down on Henry 's head. It's preventing any offense from Henry , at least for the moment.
Jowars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jowars pulls Henry in close to his closed guard and prevents Henry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Jowars looking to control.
Jowars is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (5) vs (2) Jowars
Henry keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Henry is in trouble now - Jowars has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (5) vs (5) Jowars
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry is working to get back to half guard.
Jowars is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jowars controlling the position easily from mount.
Jowars pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jowars controlling the pace for now.
Henry is squirming around, avoiding Jowars's attempts to control the action.
Jowars wants to take his opponent's back but Henry doesn't allow it.
Jowars controlling the pace for now.
Henry is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars controlling his opponent.
Henry is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry tries to hold on but Jowars pushes him away.
Jowars sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry is squirming around, avoiding Jowars's attempts to control the action.
Henry is looking to improve his position but Jowars isn't that keen on the idea.
Jowars looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry gets back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry is staying active underneath Jowars, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jowars prevents Henry from improving his position.
Jowars controlling the action here.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jowars in particular looking to stall.
Henry is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jowars is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Henry gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Henry takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Alora Henry got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Provenza gets a takedown into half guard.
Provenza prevents Henry from improving his position.
Provenza is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
Provenza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Provenza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henry has his hands clasped together around Provenza's back. He's all about the action.
Henry is looking to control Provenza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Henry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Provenza.
Provenza 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza is keen to just control but Henry is a slippery customer.
Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Provenza.
Provenza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry 's head.
Provenza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henry controlling the position for now.
Henry wants to improve his position but Provenza is controlling well.
#T1#
Henry keeps trying to improve his position.
Henry trying to control from the bottom.
Provenza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henry is refusing to be controlled, as Provenza sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Provenza stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Provenza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry trying to control the position here.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Henry trying to control the position.
Provenza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henry 's guard.
Henry 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.
Henry is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Provenza throwing shots but Henry is blocking nicely.
Henry tries to roll over but Provenza keeps him under control.
Henry trying to control from the bottom.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Provenza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry defending well though.
Provenza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henry keeping hold of Provenza's head, controlling as best he can.
Provenza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henry is looking to control Provenza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Provenza throwing shots but Henry is blocking nicely.
Provenza is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Provenza not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Provenza trying to mount his opponent but Henry defends it.
Henry is looking to control Provenza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Provenza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henry preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Henry trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Provenza in particular looking to stall.
Provenza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry 's head.
Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Provenza.
Henry controlling the position for now.
Provenza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Provenza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.
Provenza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Provenza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Provenza has control of the leg.
Henry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Provenza wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Provenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Provenza.
Provenza postures up.
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Provenza is one step ahead there.
Provenza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Provenza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Henry is trying to control Provenza's posture but Provenza avoids it.
Henry gets back to half guard.
Henry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Provenza is working away from the top position though.
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry .
Henry is trying to keep Provenza in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Provenza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry trying to control the position.
#T1#
Provenza throws a big elbow that misses.
Provenza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Provenza distracts Henry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henry looking to control.
Provenza throws a big elbow that misses.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Henry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Provenza being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Provenza 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.
Henry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry is controlling Provenza's posture.
Provenza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Provenza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
Provenza wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Provenza is one step ahead there.
Provenza is working Henry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henry controlling the position.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Provenza trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Provenza with a nice head shot there.
Provenza won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Provenza from controlling successfully.
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Provenza is one step ahead there.
Provenza throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Provenza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Provenza looking to pass the guard.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Provenza's guard. #REVB#
Provenza looking to control.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Provenza.
Henry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Provenza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry uses his free foot to push down on Provenza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Provenza. #T4#
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Provenza is squirming around, avoiding Henry 's attempts to control the action.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Henry looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Provenza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry looking to control but Provenza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Provenza is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that second round.
That's time! Provenza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Provenza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Henry !
Provenza working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Provenza keeps moving and retains side control.
Silvio Provenza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henry is not content to let Provenza control the position. #SUB#
Provenza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henry has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Provenza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Provenza working the ground and pound but Henry is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is trying to control Provenza's posture but Provenza avoids it.
Provenza wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Henry 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Henry tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Provenza prevents Henry from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Provenza looking for a guillotine from mount but Henry is having none of it.
Henry tries to lock up and control but Provenza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Provenza is landing with some decent strikes but Henry is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Provenza avoids the attempt from Henry to control.
Henry is trying to escape the mount.
Provenza tries to control but Henry wriggling away.
Provenza lands a big elbow.
Provenza looking to finish with strikes here!
Henry tries to hold on but Provenza postures up.
Silvio Provenza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Provenza controlling from mount.
Provenza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Henry is looking to improve his position but Provenza isn't that keen on the idea.
Provenza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry tries to reverse the position but Provenza maintains control.
Provenza controlling from the full mount.
Henry tries to lock up and control but Provenza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry tries to reverse the position but Provenza maintains control.
Henry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Provenza 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#
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Provenza content just to control the position here.
Henry tries to hold on but Provenza pushes him away.
Provenza controlling the pace for now.
Henry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Provenza controlling his opponent. #T4#
Henry can't escape the position.
Provenza content just to control the position here.
Provenza prevents Henry from getting the reversal.
Provenza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Provenza controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Provenza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Provenza 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Silvio Provenza!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Silvio Provenza!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Silvio Provenza!
Silvio Provenza wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Silvio Provenza, 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.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Henry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henry shoots in for a takedown but Wrestlefuck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Wrestlefuck.
Sloppy strikes from Henry . Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Henry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wrestlefuck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henry taking a breather here.
Henry 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wrestlefuck stops Henry from passing to mount. #SUB#
Henry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wrestlefuck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Henry has hold of Wrestlefuck's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wrestlefuck tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Henry cranks the arm and Wrestlefuck screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wrestlefuck, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alora Henry !
A determined Alora Henry didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Wrestlejits Wrestlefuck spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn hell shit fuck!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Henry dives in and grabs Bud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bud pushes down on Henry 's head and hops out.
Bud scores with the left hand. Henry knows he should have avoided that one.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bud.
Nice takedown defense from Bud. No joy for Henry on that attempt.
Bud tries a quick counter leg kick but Henry is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alora Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bud throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bud.
Henry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bud.
Bud scores with a leg kick.
Bud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt - Bud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bud throws a series of punches but Henry avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Bud throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henry 's head.
Bud lands a big head kick that sends Henry to the canvas! Bud follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kona Bud!
Kona Bud thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HI 54: WedFight X
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Ferreira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ferreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry is just riding it out for now. Ferreira eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry .#SUB2#
Henry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferreira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Henry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferreira is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Ferreira looking to pass the guard.
Ferreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ferreira prevents Henry from improving his position.#SUB#
Ferreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Henry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ferreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira.
Ferreira 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.
Ferreira wants to take a breather but Henry is having none of it. #SUB#
Ferreira 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.
#SUB#
Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henry defends it well. #SUB#
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Henry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions off his back.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Henry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ferreira 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 Henry .
Ferreira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henry is trying to improve his position.
Henry tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferreira presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira tries to control but Henry wriggling away. #SUB#
Ferreira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Henry to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Henry shrugs it off. #SUB#
Ferreira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Henry is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ferreira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henry manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ferreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henry 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.
Henry regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Henry actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Henry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diego Ferreira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Henry stuffs the takedown.
Ferreira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Ferreira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira keeps moving and retains side control.
Henry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry won't allow Ferreira to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henry actively working from the bottom here.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Ferreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry is in trouble now - Ferreira has advanced to mount! #T1#
Ferreira wants to take his opponent's back but Henry doesn't allow it.
Henry is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferreira has a good base and remains in mount.
Henry is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ferreira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Henry to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Henry shrugs it off.
Henry gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ferreira is working for a kimura but Henry is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Henry moves into full guard.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos Diego Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Henry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ferreira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferreira has managed to get both his arms back between Henry 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Henry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ferreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferreira trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Henry can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henry wants to improve his position but Ferreira is controlling well.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferreira trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away. #SUB#
Ferreira 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.
Henry gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diego Ferreira dominated that second round.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Henry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferreira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henry is in Ferreira's guard.#SUB#
Ferreira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferreira can't keep his opponent in guard - Henry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ferreira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Henry is working for a guillotine from mount but Ferreira frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ferreira tries to lock up and control but Henry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1##SUB2#
Henry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ferreira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Henry is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ferreira gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Henry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferreira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferreira.
Henry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ferreira has his foot on Henry 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Henry drops back looking for a leg! Ferreira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferreira manages to kick Henry off! Henry jumps back into Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Ferreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Henry is working for a kimura but Ferreira is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferreira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henry 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henry 's back!
Ferreira is hanging on to Henry 's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ferreira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ferreira controlling well, preventing Henry from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Ferreira working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry tries to roll but Ferreira sticks to his back.
#T3#
Henry tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Ferreira is working for a guillotine from mount but Henry frees his head quite easily.
Henry regains half guard.#SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferreira is trying to control. Henry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Henry actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Henry wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ferreira seems to be working for a kimura but Henry defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira.
Ferreira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry is refusing to be controlled, as Ferreira sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alora Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferreira 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Diego Ferreira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Henry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Henry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shields's head.
Shields wants to control but Henry is keeping busy.
Henry 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 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shields is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Henry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shields has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shields's head.
Henry is pressing down on Shields's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shields is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry prevents Shields from improving his position.#SUB#
Henry is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Shields tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry passes to side control.
Shields gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Henry is working for a submission of some sort.
Henry has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Henry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shields defends it well.
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Henry there. #T2#
Henry not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Henry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shields defends it well.
Henry is pressing down on Shields's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shields is holding on for now.
Shields on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Henry is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shields is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alora Henry !
A determined Alora Henry didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Walter Shields was interviewed post fight and said 'The only thing to do now is get back to the grind and work harder than my next opponent. That's the name of the game. You win some you lose some, but you never quit.'.
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Event:
ISLAND KOMBAT 4
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Henry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McAllister!
Henry lands a few punches from side control.
McAllister on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McAllister tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Henry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McAllister has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on McAllister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Henry is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McAllister is trying to escape and Henry transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McAllister is forced to tap! Nice work there by Henry ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alora Henry !
A pretty intense looking Alora Henry took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Henry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Henry is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Olaf is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alora Henry !
Alora Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
There will be Blood
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Ignacio misses with a double jab.
Ignacio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Ignacio does no damage.
Henry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignacio sprawls and moves away.
Ignacio looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Henry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ignacio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Ignacio pushes Henry off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignacio throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Henry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignacio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reyanne Ignacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Henry gets the takedown into side control.
Ignacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henry . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ignacio on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Reyanne Ignacio has been cut.
Ignacio taking punishment in the form of punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignacio can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Henry has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ignacio is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Henry yanks on the arm and Ignacio is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Henry .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alora Henry !
Alora Henry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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