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Event:
AFC #14
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Gruzdev misses with a looping left.
Henderson leaves Gruzdev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Henderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gruzdev shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Gruzdev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Henderson clinches up with Gruzdev and pushes him back against the cage.
Gruzdev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gruzdev is keeping busy.
Gruzdev tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paul Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gruzdev.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards.
Henderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gruzdev or not.
Gruzdev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land. #T1#
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Gruzdev manages to break the clinch.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gruzdev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Gruzdev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson throws a hook but Gruzdev avoids it easily.
Gruzdev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gruzdev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Paul Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Gruzdev throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Gruzdev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruzdev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gruzdev misses with a shot to the body
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Gruzdev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gruzdev swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Gruzdev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gruzdev takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gruzdev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gruzdev to counter with a crisp jab.
Gruzdev throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Gruzdev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henderson momentarily.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gruzdev scores with a shot to the body.
Gruzdev throws out a powerful jab.
Gruzdev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Gruzdev swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Gruzdev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gruzdev lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Gruzdev catches Henderson right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzdev shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Henderson working aggressively here.
Gruzdev blocks an uppercut.
Gruzdev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
Gruzdev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson just leaning against Gruzdev, taking a breather.
Gruzdev is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gruzdev avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Gruzdev is trying to break free.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Gruzdev avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Henderson gets through Gruzdev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gruzdev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Gruzdev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gruzdev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruzdev misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gruzdev loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Henderson darts in and clinches Gruzdev up against the cage.
Henderson controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Gruzdev as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev working hard to break the clinch.
Gruzdev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruzdev is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Gruzdev.
Henderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gruzdev throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gruzdev is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Gruzdev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gruzdev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gruzdev can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Gruzdev working hard to break the clinch.
Gruzdev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gruzdev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards.
Gruzdev blocks an uppercut.
Gruzdev can't break the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Gruzdev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev connects with a jab.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Paul Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gruzdev darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Gruzdev into the cage.
Henderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson tries to clinch there but Gruzdev circles away.
Gruzdev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruzdev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut
and Gruzdev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Gruzdev moves into range and clinches up with Henderson.#T3#
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gruzdev looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Henderson.
Gruzdev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruzdev scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gruzdev's efforts to push away.
Gruzdev lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Gruzdev breaks the clinch.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruzdev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gruzdev throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range. #T4#
Henderson works over Gruzdev's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Gruzdev has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a hook
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Gruzdev ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson jabs at Gruzdev's body.
Henderson throws a jab when Gruzdev was well out of range.
Gruzdev shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Henderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paul Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gruzdev.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzdev digs a good body shot into Henderson's ribs.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Gruzdev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gruzdev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gruzdev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gruzdev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Gruzdev fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson throwing a counter right hand but Gruzdev manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzdev misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Gruzdev with a hook.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gruzdev.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzdev. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzdev.
Henderson throws a body punch but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Gruzdev fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Gruzdev wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Gruzdev lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Gruzdev manages to break the clinch.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruzdev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gruzdev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gruzdev throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Gruzdev throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson slips a jab from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gruzdev swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.#T2#
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gruzdev counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Gruzdev slips the punch.
Gruzdev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gruzdev throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gruzdev tries to clinch
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gruzdev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gruzdev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Gruzdev persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson is looking for a counter combo.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson lands a jab.
Gruzdev swinging wildly here.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Henderson wants to clinch up but Gruzdev keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Gruzdev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henderson doesn't seem phased though.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot.
Henderson walks into a jab.
Henderson cracks Gruzdev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot.
It looked like Henderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gruzdev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gruzdev shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Paul Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gruzdev.
Gruzdev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gruzdev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gruzdev gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Gruzdev throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Henderson misses.
Gruzdev swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Gruzdev wants to counter with a clinch but Henderson pushes him away.
Gruzdev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gruzdev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruzdev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzdev lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Gruzdev swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gruzdev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gruzdev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gruzdev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexander Gruzdev thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
AFC #9 : Main Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Ster throws a front kick that sends Henderson stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Ster's head but Ster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Ster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ster throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Ster thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ster thuds his right hand into Henderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ster misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
Ster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ster.
Ster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ster scores with a leg kick.
Ster looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Ster swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Ster takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Henderson misses with a hook. Ster ducked under it nicely.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Ster's body. Ster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ster cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ster moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson misses with a left hand #CL#
and Ster moves into the clinch.
Ster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Ster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henderson's calf.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Ster slips the punch.
Ster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson throws a hook but Ster avoids it easily.
Ster ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ster counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ster tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Ster.
Ster throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Henderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ster ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Mon Ster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Ster's belly button to the back.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ster at a distance.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ster cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ster.
#TD2#
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Ster is having none of it. #T3#
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Ster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Ster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ster keeps working.
Ster wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Ster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ster is trying to stand.
Henderson prevents Ster from improving his position.
Ster trying to control but Henderson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mon Ster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Ster counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Ster counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henderson's knee momentarily.
Henderson throws the left hand but Ster avoids the punch easily.
Ster tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Ster ducks down to avoid it.
Ster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henderson's calf.
Crunch! Ster slams his shin into Henderson's torso.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Ster connects with an inside leg kick.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ster lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Ster is looking to counter the offense by Henderson and move into the clinch.
Ster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ster moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Ster's head coaches at Team Beta Fail that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
Ster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Ster plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Paul Henderson has been cut.#TD2#
Ster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ster is keeping the position for now.
Henderson looking to sit in guard and control but Ster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ster works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Henderson is working an open guard so Ster takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Ster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ster.
Ster moves out of range of the strikes.
Ster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Henderson manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Ster tries a head kick but it misses.
Ster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ster looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson lands with a right hand.
Henderson throws a body punch but Ster moves out of range.
Ster ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ster.
Ster lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
Ster jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Ster moved out of range.#CL#
Ster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Ster misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ster backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ster stalling.
Henderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ster scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Ster to work.
Ster misses with the head strike.
Ster tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Ster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Henderson can turn it around.#T4#
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ster backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ster lands with a right to the head.
Ster tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ster misses with some punches.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Ster has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Ster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ster.
Ster lands a right hand.
Henderson is working for takedown but Ster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
A right hand to the body from Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Ster dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Ster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Ster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ster.#KD#
Ster lands a left and a right that sends Henderson crashing to the canvas! Ster dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson is still in real trouble! Can Ster finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ster! Henderson is hurt baaadly! Ster is firing away with more strikes - Henderson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mon Ster!
Mon Ster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Lupe 13
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Titus Pullo has been cut.
Pullo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pullo looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pullo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Henderson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Pullo! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Pullo is rocked!#CUT2#
Titus Pullo's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pullo looking to control.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
Pullo trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Pullo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pullo manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Pullo's guard.
Pullo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Pullo keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pullo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pullo wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henderson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pullo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Pullo is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Henderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pullo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pullo wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Pullo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Pullo is defending well.
Pullo struggling a bit here.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Pullo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pullo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pullo tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Pullo is defending well.
Pullo is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pullo avoid being mounted?
Pullo is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
Henderson is looking to advance position but Pullo won't allow it. #SUB2#
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Pullo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henderson is keen to just control but Pullo is a slippery customer.
Pullo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Henderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4##SUB2#
Henderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Henderson 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#
Henderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Pullo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Henderson has hold of Pullo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pullo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Henderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Henderson tries to control but Pullo wriggling away.
Henderson wants to take Pullo's back but he can't do it this time. #SU2#
Henderson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Pullo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pullo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Henderson rushes Pullo and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Pullo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pullo throws a head punch that misses.
Pullo tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Pullo back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Henderson.
Pullo misses with an elbow over the top.
Pullo has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Pullo avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Pullo throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Pullo.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pullo backwards. #CUT2#
Titus Pullo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pullo.
A shot in the inside from Pullo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Pullo.
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!
Henderson digs a right hand into Pullo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pullo's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Henderson.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pullos head.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pullo backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Titus Pullo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Henderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson gets through Pullo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Pullo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Henderson!
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Event:
Lupe 8 Perfomance
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Nurmi wants to clinch
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Henderson swings around for an armbar but Nurmi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henderson's guard.#SUB2#
Henderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nurmi escapes and throws Henderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Henderson sneaks back into half guard.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Henderson wants to control but Nurmi is keeping busy.
Nurmi wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Nurmi is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Nurmi wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson moves into full guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmi passes into half guard.
Nurmi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Henderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Nurmi from advancing position. #SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmi prevents Henderson from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Henderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Nurmi ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson.
Nurmi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmi.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Nurmi misses with a body punch
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Nurmi connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Nurmi slips a straight right by Henderson.
The fighters circling - Nurmi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Nurmi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Nurmi throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nurmi swivels and escapes.
Nurmi misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Nurmi rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmi.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmi fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nurmi.
Nurmi lands a left hand.
Nurmi is working Henderson over against the cage.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pavo Nurmi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Nurmi darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Nurmi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Nurmi can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Nurmi misses with the head strike.
Nurmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmi.
Nurmi pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmi gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmi.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
Nurmi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Nurmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Nurmi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nurmi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Henderson can turn it around.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Nurmi misses with the head strike.
Nurmi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmi misses with the head strike.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmi fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Nurmi swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Henderson blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Henderson lands a left hand.
Nurmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nurmi - that landed with a thud.
Nurmi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Nurmi.
Nurmi tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Nurmi back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Nurmi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Henderson. #T3#
Nurmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmi fails to land.
Nurmi swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Nurmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Nurmi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Pavo Nurmi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Nurmi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nurmi - that landed with a thud.
Nurmi blocking some punches.
Nurmi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards. #T4#
Nurmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson cracks Nurmi with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Nurmi.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmi lands with a right to the head.
Nurmi misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson tries a body shot but Nurmi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Nurmi swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Nurmi is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavo Nurmi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmi cracks Henderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Henderson.
Nurmi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmi throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Nurmi swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmi tries to clinch but Henderson moves away
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmi.
Nurmi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Henderson manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body punch from Nurmi.
Pavo Nurmi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Nurmi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmi has Henderson pressed against the cage.
Nurmi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmi is working Henderson over against the cage.
Nurmi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Nurmi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Nurmi prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paul Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson works on Nurmi's body with a couple of short punches.
Nurmi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson is trying to stall.
Nurmi struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Nurmi cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Nurmi.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Nurmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmi.
Nurmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson tries a body shot but Nurmi blocks it.
Nurmi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson trying to stall but Nurmi improves his position.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavo Nurmi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmi. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Henderson.
Henderson tries a body shot but Nurmi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmi controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Henderson.
I think Nurmi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavo Nurmi!
Pavo Nurmi very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Lupe 2 Glory
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Scorpion defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Henderson gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scorpion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson prevents Scorpion from escaping the position.#T1#
Scorpion regains half guard there - taking advantage of Henderson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scorpion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson. #SUB2#
Henderson trying to work for an americana but Scorpion has managed to regain full guard.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
Henderson is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Henderson gets to his feet - Scorpion follows without any prompting.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion feinted with a counter takedown.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Scorpion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Scorpion is out of range.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Scorpion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Scorpion shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Scorpion keeps it at a distance.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Scorpion counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Scorpion blocks a jab.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Scorpion moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Scorpion moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Scorpion slips under a jab.
Paul Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Henderson throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Scorpion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Henderson wants to control but Scorpion postures up.
Henderson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Henderson tries to buck Scorpion off but Scorpion is having none of it.#T2#
Henderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Scorpion presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Scorpion is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Scorpion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
Henderson is wriggling around but Scorpion manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson keeping hold of Scorpion's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Scorpion passes into side control, despite Henderson's attempt to control the position.
Henderson struggling a bit here.#SU#
Scorpion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Henderson to his feet.
Henderson throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Scorpion counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
Henderson is looking to stand back up but Scorpion counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Henderson. #T4#
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Henderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scorpion has picked Henderson up and slammed him! Henderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Scorpion manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion gets to mount! Henderson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Scorpion manages to capitalize on a mistake by Henderson to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranky Scorpion dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scorpion defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Scorpion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson misses with a combination
#TD#
and Scorpion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henderson trying to control but Scorpion postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard but Scorpion has mounted him!#SU#
Scorpion stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Scorpion counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
Scorpion wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Henderson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Scorpion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Henderson.#T2##SU#
Scorpion stands up and beckons Henderson to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Scorpion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henderson throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion feinted with a counter takedown.
Paul Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Henderson misses with a hook
#TD#
and Scorpion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Scorpion wants to stand up but Henderson has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Scorpion moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Henderson.
Henderson tries to buck Scorpion off but Scorpion is having none of it.
Henderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Henderson wants to sweep but Scorpion has passed to side control!
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Scorpion working away.
Henderson tries to buck Scorpion off but Scorpion is having none of it.#SU#
Scorpion decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Henderson tries to clinch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Henderson misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
Henderson misses with a combination
#TD#
and Scorpion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Henderson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Henderson!
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Event:
WFC 18:Miller vs Gold
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
Rewell slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson moves forwards but Rewell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rewell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Rewell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rewell!
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Rewell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rewell scores with a hook.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson throws a hook but Rewell avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rewell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rewell misses the shot to the body.
Rewell throws out a powerful jab.
Rewell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
The fighters circling - Rewell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rewell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rewell throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Rewell moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Rewell.
Rewell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rewell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rewell moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Rewell saw that one coming.
Henderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rewell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Rewell.#T2#
Rewell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson tries to counter by clinching up but Rewell breaks away and moves out of range.
Rewell throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rewell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rewell catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rewell fakes the leg kick and cracks Henderson in the body.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rewell.
Rewell throws out a counter right but Henderson avoids it with no problem.
Rewell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rewell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rewell works the jab nicely.
Henderson catches Rewell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Rewell moved out of range nicely.
Rewell shapes to counter with a head kick.
Henderson throws a hook but Rewell blocks it.#T3#
Henderson blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rewell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rewell.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Rewell moved out of range.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rewell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rewell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rewell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Rewell. That snapped Henderson's head back.
Rewell throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rewell counters with a good, hard body kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Henderson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Rewell lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Rewell takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Henderson has been cut.
Alexander Rewell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Rewell!
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