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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Anielski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anielski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anielski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jayne Cobb has been cut.
Anielski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Anielski manages to avoid it.
Anielski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anielski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb defending well as Anielski loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anielski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Cobb counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cobb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cobb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anielski keeping moving, preventing Cobb from controlling successfully.
Cobb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cobb trying to move into half guard but instead Anielski has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Cobb trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anielski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cobb's guard.#SUB#
Cobb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anielski has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Cobb wants to control but Anielski is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Anielski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cobb is trying to maintain the position but Anielski is very close to passing his half guard.
Anielski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Anielski wants to stand but Cobb has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Anielski is working for an americana but Cobb has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Anielski was thinking about the submission.
Anielski trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Cobb wants to sweep here but Anielski controlling him for the moment.
Cobb looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anielski misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucjan Anielski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb moves out of range as Anielski strikes.
Cobb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anielski misses with a double jab
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Anielski misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Anielski scores with a nice strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anielski misses with a hook.
Anielski throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Cobb counters with a takedown into side control.
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 Jayne Cobb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jayne Cobb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anielski throws a big shot that misses.
Anielski throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anielski throws an off balance right hand
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb slips a straight right by Anielski.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anielski.
Anielski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anielski throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cobb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anielski won't be happy with that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cobb is looking to take a break and control but Anielski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cobb swings around for an armbar but Anielski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cobb's guard.#T1#
Cobb working a defensive guard here.
Cobb trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Cobb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobb being controlled here, momentarily. #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.
Cobb is controlling Anielski's posture.
Anielski wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving. #SU2#
Anielski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A slapping leg kick lands for Anielski.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Anielski wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobb misses its target.
Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anielski just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Anielski misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Anielski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb moves out of range as Anielski strikes.
Cobb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anielski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Anielski is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
Anielski throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Anielski.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anielski throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Anielski.
Cobb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anielski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anielski misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anielski jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anielski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucjan Anielski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jayne Cobb'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anielski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb attempts a counter takedown but Anielski avoids it well and moves away.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anielski throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb attempts a counter takedown but Anielski avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anielski is defended easily by Cobb.
Anielski throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anielski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
It looks like Cobb has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lucjan Anielski seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anielski.
Anielski tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Cobb counters with a takedown into side control.
Anielski parries the strikes from Cobb easily there. Cobb is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anielski to escape.
Cobb working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cobb trying to control the position but Anielski is working away.
Cobb cracks Anielski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cobb working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cobb working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anielski tries to bench press Cobb off him but Cobb keeps the position. #T2#
Cobb cracks Anielski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cobb lands an elbow.
Cobb trying to control the position but Anielski is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Cobb swings around for an armbar but Anielski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cobb's guard.
Cobb is trying to keep Anielski in close.
Cobb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anielski wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving. #T3#
Cobb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cobb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cobb lands a decent punch to the body there.
Cobb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anielski passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Cobb gets full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cobb has Anielski pulled in close to control his posture.
Anielski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cobb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anielski misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anielski wants to clinch.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Anielski manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayne Cobb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cobb 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jayne Cobb!
Jayne Cobb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Bushido 71 Jacobson v Bunker 3
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ladd misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Cobb counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Cobb seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cobb throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cobb working away.
Ladd is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The strikes coming from Cobb are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cobb working the ground and pound but Ladd is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Cobb crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb scoring with punches and elbows.
Ladd struggling a bit here.
Cobb scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Cobb works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cobb fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Cobb is trying to get an arm triangle but Ladd is defending well.
Ladd wants to control but Cobb postures up.
Cobb throws a strike aimed at the side of Ladd's head but Ladd avoids it well.
Ladd struggling a bit here.
Ladd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cobb off and has taken his back!
Cobb trying to control the action but Ladd just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ladd is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cobb is defending well though. Ladd let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Cobb is keeping busy.
Cobb trying to control the hands but Ladd won't let him.
Cobb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ladd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Cobb is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ladd is staying active.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ladd struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ladd is not going to allow Cobb to sit and survive in this position.
Ladd wants to control the position but Cobb frees himself and scrambles - Ladd manages to regain control in side control.
Cobb tries to bench press Ladd off him but Ladd keeps the position.
Ladd taking a break here but Cobb is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Ladd is trying to control. Cobb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ladd wants to pass to mount but Cobb is defending the position.
Cobb trying to control here.
Cobb won't allow Ladd to pass to mount.
Cobb is trying to maintain the position but Ladd is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ladd lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jayne Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ladd misses with a double jab
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ladd jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ladd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Cobb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ladd swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Ladd avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ladd throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Ladd.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ladd, as that shot connected.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ladd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ladd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb with the counter takedown but Ladd avoids it easily.
Ladd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Ladd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.#T2#
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Ladd.
Ladd lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladd scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Ladd finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Ladd.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Ladd.
A countering left hand to the body from Cobb misses.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ladd lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
Cobb slips a straight right by Ladd.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Ladd avoids it with no problem.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Cobb tries to counter it with a takedown but Ladd pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Nice body punch from Ladd.
Ladd throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Cobb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ladd swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Cobb with the counter takedown but Ladd avoids it easily.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Ladd. That snapped Cobb's head back.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Ladd misses
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd misses with an uppercut
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Ladd.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Ladd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rosco Ladd is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ladd swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ladd lands with a shot to the body.
Ladd misses with a body shot
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Ladd takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Cobb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb slips under a jab from Ladd.
Cobb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ladd thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Ladd avoids it with no problem.
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
Ladd lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.#T3#
Ladd misses with a looping right.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Ladd.
And Cobb tries to counter it with a takedown but Ladd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Cobb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cobb slips a jab from Ladd.
And Cobb tries to counter it with a takedown but Ladd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Jayne Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ladd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Cobb misses.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ladd throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Cobb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ladd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ladd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cobb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ladd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Ladd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ladd 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Rosco Ladd!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Rosco Ladd!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Rosco Ladd!
Rosco Ladd wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Bushido 66: Middleweight GP R1
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Cobb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ho sprawls and moves away.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nam Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho .
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Ho looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice jab there from Ho .
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho .
Ho looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Ho misses with a hook.#T3#
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Ho misses.
Ho misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Ho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb. #T4#
Jab, jab by Ho - just one landing.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ho throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Cobb moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Cobb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving.
Cobb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobb postures up and lands a big shot to Ho 's brow.
Cobb throws an elbow that misses. Ho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cobb's guard. Nice move by Ho !#REVB#
Cobb working a defensive guard here.
Cobb looking to control but Ho passes into half guard.
#T2#
Ho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cobb is looking to control Ho 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cobb avoid being mounted?
Cobb 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.
Cobb tries to get to full guard but Ho has control of the leg.
Cobb regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Ho trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Cobb doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cobb seems keen to control Ho 's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Ho 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.
Ho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho .
Nam Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ho .
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho scores with a jab to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho .
Ho misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Ho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho .#T1#
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho .
Cobb tries to counter with a takedown but Ho is quick to defend against it.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Cobb counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Cobb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cobb is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.
Ho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cobb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though.
Cobb is just content to waste time from the top position. Ho takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ho can't keep his opponent in guard - Cobb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cobb is trying to control the action in half guard but Ho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cobb sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Cobb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cobb throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cobb.
Nam Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Cobb seems to be working for a kimura but Ho defends the submission attempt.
Ho moves into full guard.
Cobb lands a couple of digs.
Jayne Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cobb postures up in Ho 's guard and throws a big left but Ho blocks it.
Cobb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobb tries to free his leg and advance position but Ho is retaining full guard.
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cobb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jayne Cobb.
I think Ho 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nam Ho !
In his post fight interview, Nam Ho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DFC MAYHEM 20
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lombarge shoots and misses #TD#
so Henderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Lombarge looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson works over Lombarge with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Lombarge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lombarge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB2#
Lombarge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lombarge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Lombarge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombarge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson cracks Lombarge with a solid left hand.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Lombarge working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lombarge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lombarge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lombarge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lombarge has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lombarge has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Henderson distracts Lombarge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson is in close to Lombarge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lombarge misses with a takedown
and Lombarge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombarge misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombarge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chael Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Lombarge.#T1#
Lombarge shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Lombarge on that attempt.
Lombarge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viktor Lombarge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombarge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lombarge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Lombarge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lombarge has his takedown stuffed
and Lombarge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Lombarge darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Lombarge into the cage.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lombarge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson leaves Lombarge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Henderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lombarge with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Lombarge shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Lombarge looks to move away, Henderson throws a big counter combo but Lombarge just gets out of the way.
Lombarge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombarge misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lombarge moves to clinch but Henderson breaks away #TD#
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Lombarge keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Lombarge is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson stays in close to Lombarge's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lombarge working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lombarge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lombarge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson is stalling in the full guard.
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Check out the look on Henderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lombarge is letting Henderson control him for a moment.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Lombarge 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. #SUB#
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lombarge, who protects the arm well.
Henderson gets to mount! Lombarge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lombarge is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Henderson scoring with strikes but Lombarge is staying in there.
Henderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Henderson unloading with bombs!
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Lombarge is rocked!
Henderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lombarge is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Chael Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson lands a big elbow - Lombarge is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lombarge is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chael Henderson!
After the fight, Chael Henderson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 17
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Meeks thows a leg kick but Henderson checks it #TD#
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Henderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Meeks defend it? Henderson steps over the head and cranks it - Meeks is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chael Henderson!
After the fight, Chael Henderson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TUF semis 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Lewis throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lewis's guard.
Lewis is wriggling around but Henderson manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB##SUB#
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Henderson is trying for a kimura here. Lewis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Henderson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chael Henderson!
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Event:
TUF round 8
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Lazlo darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Lazlo into the cage.
Lazlo misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Lazlo'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.
Henderson is chipping away with strikes.
Lazlo is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lazlo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big right hand but Lazlo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lazlo tries to bench press Henderson off him but Henderson keeps the position.
Henderson scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazlo is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lazlo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Henderson connects with a decent elbow.
Henderson lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big right hand but Lazlo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Henderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lazlo regains half guard.#SUB#
Lazlo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lazlo is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Lazlo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Lazlo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lazlo actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lazlo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Lazlo's temple.
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Henderson is trying to control. Lazlo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lazlo is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson working Lazlo over with strikes. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lazlo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Lazlo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Henderson dominating with strikes here.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Henderson.
Henderson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Henderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Henderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Henderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lazlo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lazlo is in a horrible position here. Henderson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Henderson trying to control but Lazlo is having none of it.
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Henderson working Lazlo over with strikes here.
Lazlo regains half guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazlo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lazlo looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson winds up and cracks Lazlo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lazlo is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lazlo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
We've been informed that Henderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson is nestled in close to Lazlo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lazlo tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Lazlo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Lazlo with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazlo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Lazlo persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazlo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lazlo has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chael Henderson 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.
Henderson distracts Lazlo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Lazlo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Lazlo's hands, connecting with Lazlo's forehead.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lazlo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lazlo has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Lazlo's temple.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Lazlo's hands, connecting with Lazlo's forehead.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazlo keeps working.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lazlo is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lazlo looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henderson is trying to control. Lazlo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Lazlo looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lazlo wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Lazlo has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lazlo!
Lazlo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Lazlo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Henderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Henderson trying to control but Lazlo is having none of it.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots and Lazlo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Lazlo is really stuck here.
Henderson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lazlo could be in trouble here!
Henderson scores with punches to the body.
Will Henderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson is punishing Lazlo with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lazlo tries to escape the position.
Lazlo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henderson lands a shot to the head.
Lazlo is trying to remain composed but Henderson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lazlo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lazlo misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lazlo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Lazlo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lazlo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazlo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a nice body shot.
Lazlo has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazlo shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazlo defends it well.
Lazlo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lazlo won't be happy with that.
Lazlo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lazlo tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lazlo some visible discomfort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazlo is trying to improve his position.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lazlo some visible discomfort.
Henderson looks up at the clock and then as Lazlo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big elbow.
Henderson slows the pace down.
Henderson working the ground and pound.
Henderson landing a few strikes.
Henderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Henderson scoring with punches from side control.
Henderson landing strikes.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Lazlo is rocked!
Henderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lazlo down.
Oh Lazlo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson landing a few strikes. #T2#
Henderson wants to control but Lazlo is keeping him busy.
Lazlo seems to have got his legs back now.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Lazlo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big right hand but Lazlo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here as Henderson stalls from top position.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazlo taking a bit of punishment here - Henderson scoring with strikes.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big elbow.
Henderson trying to control the action but Lazlo is working from the bottom.
Lazlo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Lazlo's temple.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Lazlo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Lazlo is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chael Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson is nestled in close to Lazlo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lazlo wants to get back to full guard but Henderson has mounted him!
Henderson with a couple of short strikes.
Henderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Henderson looking to finish Lazlo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lazlo!
Lazlo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Lazlo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Lazlo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots and Lazlo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazlo prevents Henderson from getting a body triangle.
Henderson controls the action.
Lazlo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Lazlo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Henderson lands punches and elbows.
Tobias Lazlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazlo wants to escape the position.
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Henderson!
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Event:
TUF round 3
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dunc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson'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.
Dunc keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Dunc wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Dunc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunc controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunc wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunc is still trying to improve position.
Henderson stays in close to Dunc's body and controls the position.
Dunc looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunc wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson works over Dunc with some ground and pound from guard.
Dunc wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dunc wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunc 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.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dunc's head.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Dunc.
Henderson stays in close to Dunc's body and controls the position. #T2#
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dunc has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Dunc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson pushes down on Dunc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dunc moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henderson trying to control but Dunc is working from the bottom.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Dunc keeps moving.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Dunc's brow. #T3#
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Dunc.
Henderson is in close to Dunc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dunc lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dunc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Dunc controlling him for the moment.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Dunc postures up.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dunc stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson has control of Dunc's left arm, preventing Dunc from doing any damage.
Dunc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Dunc chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Dunc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunc throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dunc's guard. Nice move by Henderson!#REVR#
Dunc trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Dunc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunc keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dunc landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson pulls Dunc in close to prevent any damage.
Dunc works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dunc doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
A low kick from Dunc misses
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunc wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunc sprawls and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
Henderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dunc tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Dunc has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dunc wants the takedown. Henderson is fighting it off but Dunc persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Henderson's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunc preventing the sweep.
Dunc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunc throwing strikes but missing.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely. #T1#
Dunc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dunc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dunc preventing the sweep.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunc.
Dunc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Henderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dunc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dunc scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunc throwing strikes but missing.
Dunc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Kyle Dunc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunc throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dunc throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dunc 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.
Dunc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard. #REVB#
Dunc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dunc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dunc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Dunc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson throwing short punches from the bottom.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunc. #T4#
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunc is one step ahead there.
Dunc working some strikes from top position.
Dunc throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Dunc slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunc throws a big right hand that misses.
Dunc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dunc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunc working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dunc stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Dunc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Dunc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dunc tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Dunc throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson. #ES2#
Dunc manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dunc throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dunc is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dunc wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Dunc 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##T1#
Dunc working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Dunc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Dunc is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunc postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Dunc postures up.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Dunc controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Dunc is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Dunc is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunc cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Dunc scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson striking off his back but it's not causing Dunc any problems.
Dunc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Henderson striking off his back. #T3#
Dunc throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dunc stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunc cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dunc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunc preventing the sweep.
Dunc postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dunc throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Dunc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dunc postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Dunc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Dunc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dunc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henderson trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Dunc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunc 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Dunc!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kyle Dunc waved his t-shirt featuring Phantom Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
AFC 17
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crixus to score with a decent uppercut.
Crixus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crixus connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
Crixus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crixus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crixus misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Crixus didn't expect that.
Crixus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crixus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Crixus blocks nicely.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crixus looks winded!
Henderson cracks Crixus with a solid left hand.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Crixus keeps moving.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson'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.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Crixus's brow.
Crixus keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Crixus is rocked!
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Crixus is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson loads up on a big left hand. Crixus felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Henderson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Crixus can't hide his disappointment, as Henderson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Henderson!
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Event:
AFC 13
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Henderson.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Henderson tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriguez after a bit of a struggle.
Henderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
Henderson is looking to control Rodriguez's arms but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Rodriguez to work.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Henderson just leaning against Rodriguez, taking a breather.
Henderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Rodriguez.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Henderson tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Good body shot from Rodriguez.
Henderson stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodriguez.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Henderson taking a breather.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henderson up against the cage.#T4#
Rodriguez letting Henderson take a breather here.
Rodriguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodriguez lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as Henderson tries to tie him up.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Rodriguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
#T2#
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Rodriguez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as Henderson tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Henderson avoiding damage.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Henderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Henderson is looking to control Rodriguez's arms but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
Henderson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rodriguez 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.
A little feinted left hand from Henderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Rodriguez.
Henderson is trying to drag Rodriguez to the mat but Rodriguez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodriguez up against the cage.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Rodriguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on Rodriguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodriguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Henderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rodriguez can turn it around.
Henderson looking to stall.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodriguez is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Rodriguez.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson wants a takedown.
#T3#
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson has Rodriguez pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodriguez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henderson tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Rodriguez 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.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4##CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Henderson is pushing Rodriguez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodriguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Jackson Rodriguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodriguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez controlling the action here for a moment.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
Henderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Henderson letting Rodriguez take a breather here.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Rodriguez being controlled against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rodriguez.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
Henderson tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Stalling in the clinch from Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henderson wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Rodriguez lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriguez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henderson tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodriguez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body.
Henderson looking to stall.
Jackson Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chael Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A short right from Rodriguez on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Chael Henderson has been cut.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Henderson trying to stall but Rodriguez improves his position.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Rodriguez!
Jackson Rodriguez is the new middleweight champion!
Jackson Rodriguez 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:
AFC9
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lamphard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henderson on the side of the head.
Lamphard misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lamphard looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Lamphard.
Lamphard misses the body punch #TD2#
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Lamphard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamphard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Lamphard blocks nicely. #T1#
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Lamphard keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henderson moves out of range as Lamphard strikes.
Lamphard lands with a shot to the body.
Lamphard throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson throws out a counter right but Lamphard avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lamphard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lamphard misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamphard's head.
Lamphard wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Lamphard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamphard defending well though.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamphard defending well though.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lamphard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson throwing shots but Lamphard is blocking nicely.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamphard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lamphard tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson throwing shots but Lamphard is blocking nicely.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamphard keeps working.
Lamphard taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lamphard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lamphard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Lamphard.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamphard misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chael Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamphard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson trying to control but Lamphard is working from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamphard has wrist control.
Lamphard has control of Henderson's left arm, preventing Henderson from doing any damage.
Lamphard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lamphard keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lamphard misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Lamphard wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is dominant here and he's now got Lamphard's back!
Henderson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB2#
Lamphard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Henderson's arms.
Henderson avoiding Lamphard 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Henderson lands a shot to the head. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for the RNC.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lamphard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Lamphard is taking damage to the body and head.
Lamphard covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
Henderson missing with strikes from the back.
Henderson missing with strikes from the back.
Henderson scores with punches from the back.
Henderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lamphard.
Lamphard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Henderson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamphard is covering up but some of the strikes from Henderson are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Lamphard lands a right hook to the body.
Lamphard loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Lamphard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamphard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamphard looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Henderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank Lamphard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamphard throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamphard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henderson throwing shots but Lamphard is blocking nicely. #T1#
Lamphard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamphard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lamphard has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lamphard taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lamphard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lamphard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamphard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henderson lands with some strikes.#T3#
Henderson with shots to the head and body - Lamphard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Henderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Henderson looking to control but Lamphard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Henderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lamphard hang on?
Lamphard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Henderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Henderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Henderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lamphard hang on?
Henderson landing strikes from the mount.
Henderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lamphard looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#
Lamphard is rocked!
Lamphard is in a horrible position here. Henderson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Lamphard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Lamphard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lamphard seems to have got his legs back now.
Lamphard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamphard misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Lamphard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamphard looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lamphard looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamphard.
Henderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lamphard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet.
Lamphard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamphard missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamphard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lamphard throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frank Lamphard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamphard looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.#T2#
Lamphard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henderson slips under a jab from Lamphard.
Lamphard throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lamphard throws out a powerful jab.
Lamphard 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.
Lamphard throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson walks into a straight right hand from Lamphard.#T3#
Lamphard tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamphard cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamphard. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamphard swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lamphard won't be happy with that.
Henderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Lamphard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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 working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lamphard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Lamphard parries the strikes from Henderson easily there. Henderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lamphard to escape.
Henderson cracks Lamphard with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lamphard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Lamphard is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Lamphard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Henderson is working Lamphard over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lamphard had his way with Chael Henderson in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lamphard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lamphard's guard.
Lamphard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamphard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamphard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson is working Lamphard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Lamphard being controlled here, momentarily.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Henderson passes Lamphard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Lamphard is working away.
Frank Lamphard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henderson moves nicely into side control.
Henderson grinds an elbow into Lamphard's temple.
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamphard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson just content to control the position. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Henderson.
Check out the look on Henderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chael Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An elbow from Henderson crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Henderson.
An elbow from Henderson crashes against the mat.
Henderson wants to control but Lamphard is keeping him busy.
Henderson is putting a hurting on Lamphard here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Lamphard is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Henderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Henderson wants to control but Lamphard is keeping him busy.
Lamphard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lamphard to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Henderson!
Chael Henderson is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
AFC6
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Wos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Henderson darts in and clinches Wos up against the cage.
Wos is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wos down to the mat. Wos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wos's half guard.
Wos trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Henderson moves into full mount! Wos won't be happy about that!
Henderson thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson looking to control but Wos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henderson avoids the attempt from Wos to control.
Henderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henderson landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wos tries to hold on but Henderson postures up.
Wos is bucking up trying to escape but Henderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Henderson content just to control the position here.
Wos is looking to get to half guard.
Henderson content just to control the position here.
Wos wants to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots and Wos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wos trying to get back to his feet but Henderson is in full control for now.
Henderson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Wos to escape the position.
#T3#
Wos is taking damage to the body and head.
Henderson is trying to stick to Wos's back but Wos is turning into Henderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Henderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wos.
Henderson managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wos on the ground.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Wos controlling him for the moment.
Henderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wos wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him. #T4##ES2#
Wos pushes Henderson off and gets back to his feet.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson is looking to counter punch.
Wos throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wos, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Wos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wos is just out of range.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Wos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Henderson backs off Wos throws a huge counter combo but Henderson manages to avoid it all.
Wos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Kon Wos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson slips a jab from Wos.
Wos is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderson prevents Wos from getting back to his feet.
Wos wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Wos is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wos.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Wos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wos swinging wildly here.
#T3##TD#
Henderson feints and as Wos raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henderson 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.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wos's head.
Henderson stands up over Wos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson is working Wos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wos is trying to keep Henderson in close.
#SUB2#
Wos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Wos is breathing heavily.#T4#
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Wos's brow.
Henderson trying to control but Wos is working from the bottom.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson is in close to Wos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henderson cracks Wos with a solid left hand.
Henderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Wos.#TD#
Henderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wos quickly recovers to half guard.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson with the ground and pound but Wos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Wos blocks nicely.
Wos keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Henderson throws an elbow that misses. Wos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Wos!#REVB#
Wos is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Wos is looking to stand up but Henderson won't let him. #SUB#
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wos trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wos can do to turn this around?
Wos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wos defends well.
Wos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Henderson has control of Wos's left arm, preventing Wos from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Wos misses. #T3#
Wos misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wos.
Chael Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wos throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Wos keeps it at a distance.
Wos misses with a left hand
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Wos shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Wos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wos.#TD#
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wos's guard.
Wos wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kon Wos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson is in close to Wos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chael Henderson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Henderson!
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AFC1
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Maximus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maximus is looking to chop away at Henderson's legs.
Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximus.
Maximus misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
Maximus is not content to let Henderson control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Henderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Maximus is pushing Henderson's head away, looking to escape. Henderson manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Henderson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Maximus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson trying to control the position but Maximus is working away.
Henderson tries to advance to mount but Maximus denies him.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Henderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maximus taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
The strikes coming from Henderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maximus is being controlled here.
It looks like Henderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Henderson wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Maximus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Henderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Henderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maximus down.
Maximus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maximus tries to get out of the position.
Henderson is working Maximus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Maximus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Henderson lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Henderson cracks Maximus with a big elbow.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maximus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson cracks Maximus with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Henderson is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximus.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Maximus avoids it easily.
Maximus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus scores with a nice right hand.
Prometheus Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson shoots in but Maximus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Henderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Maximus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Henderson throws out a counter right but Maximus avoids it with no problem.
Maximus tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henderson is looking to control Maximus's arms but Maximus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maximus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson is working for takedown but Maximus is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Prometheus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Henderson.
Maximus wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maximus.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus wants to clinch.
Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Maximus misses.
Maximus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.#T4#
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Maximus.
Maximus throws a low kick but Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maximus won't be happy with that.
Maximus is looking to get back to his feet here but Henderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Maximus's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Maximus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chael Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Maximus misses the target.
Prometheus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Maximus scores with a four punch combination!
Sloppy strikes from Maximus. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximus.
Henderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Maximus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximus.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily. #T1#
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Henderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maximus taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Maximus is working away.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Maximus is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson controlling the action here.#T3#
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Henderson not doing much here.
Chael Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maximus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maximus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chael Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximus defends it well.
Prometheus Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prometheus Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Henderson!
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