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Event:
SFC29 - Vattalles vs Mouwanga
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hendrix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDougal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrix tries to free his leg and advance position but McDougal is retaining full guard.
Hendrix stopping the sweep attempt from McDougal.#SUB2#
Hendrix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hendrix trying to control the position from guard on top but McDougal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hendrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDougal trying to strike off his back.
Hendrix stopping the sweep attempt from McDougal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
McDougal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendrix defends it easily.
Hendrix trying to control but McDougal is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
McDougal looking for a guillotine here but Hendrix defends easily.
Hendrix passes McDougal's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hendrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDougal is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Red Tri-Angle Gym. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hendrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Hendrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDougal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendrix.
Hendrix trying to control the action but McDougal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDougal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDougal can't keep his opponent in guard - Hendrix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but McDougal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendrix to get the leverage.
McDougal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendrix is working away from the top position though.
Hendrix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB2#
Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura but McDougal is defending well.
McDougal is refusing to be controlled, as Hendrix sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hendrix is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but McDougal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendrix to get the leverage.
McDougal is looking for a sweep. Hendrix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDougal is defending against the submission attempts here by Hendrix.
#SUB2#
Hendrix looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB2#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDougal wants to improve his position but Hendrix is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McDougal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hendrix dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Hendrix shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDougal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Hendrix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDougal dives on top into guard.#REVR#
McDougal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Hendrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDougal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendrix on the ground.
McDougal is looking to advance position but Hendrix has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hendrix looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDougal is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Hendrix wants to control the pace but McDougal is squirming around nicely.
McDougal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hendrix looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDougal is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Hendrix swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McDougal is now in Hendrix's guard. A big mistake from Hendrix there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
McDougal stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hendrix throws up his legs and catches McDougal in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McDougal tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hendrix! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XFighter Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
SFC26 - Christmas Crusades
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hendrix with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hines counter with a right hand.
Hendrix darts in looking for a takedown but Hines gets double underhooks and turns Hendrix into the cage.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown but Hines shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hines scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hines tries to avoid it but Hendrix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hines to the ground. Hines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendrix shoots in but no luck this time.
Hendrix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Hines circles away easily
letting Hines counter with a right hand. #TD#
Hendrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Hines's guard.
Hines wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hines 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hines trying to control from half guard but Hendrix is working away.
Hendrix tries to get to full guard but Hines has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Hines seems to be looking for submissions.
Hines wants to pass to mount but Hendrix is defending the position.
Hendrix is refusing to be controlled, as Hines sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hendrix has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hines. Oh but Hendrix has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hines goes limp - he's gone! Hendrix jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix made sure to mention his sponsor, Riners Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SFC23 - Pichushkin vs Sandow
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Hendrix dodges the punch combination from Soares.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hendrix with the counter takedown but Soares avoids it easily.
Soares throws a series of punches but Hendrix avoids them all with ease.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hendrix or perhaps it was just good defense by Soares, which made it look bad. #KD#
Nice combo by Soares! Oh, that's hurt him - Hendrix falls to the canvas and Soares follows him into side control. #ROC#
Hendrix is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Soares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Hendrix is trying to improve his position.
Soares wants to take a breather but Hendrix manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Soares.
Soares trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hendrix shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soares regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendrix is aware though and is defending well.
Soares wants to sweep but no luck.
Soares pulls Hendrix in to control the position.
Hendrix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soares's guard.
Hendrix is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soares tries to get to full guard but Hendrix has control of the leg.
Soares moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendrix defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hendrix working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hendrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hendrix looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hendrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Soares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soares has managed to get both his arms back between Hendrix's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Soares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Soares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendrix.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendrix can do to turn this around?
Hendrix darts in looking for a takedown but Soares gets double underhooks and turns Hendrix into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Soares misses the target.
Hendrix dives in for a single leg takedown but Soares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Hendrix.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Hendrix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hendrix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soares as he avoids it easily.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown but Soares shows good takedown defense.
Andre Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendrix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Soares lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Hendrix goes down and covers up as Soares starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Soares!
After the big win, Andre Soares made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Andre Hendrix had this to say: 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.
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Event:
SFC22 - Rockerfeller vs Chigg
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Chance moves into range and clinches up with Hendrix.
Chance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chance is pressed up against the cage. Hendrix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chance down to the mat. Chance avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chance as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Chance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hendrix's guard.
Chance is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chance trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
Chance not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chance has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hendrix is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chance throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hendrix's body to avoid the submission. Hendrix has instead reached around Chance's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hendrix arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Hendrix!
After winning the bout, Andre Hendrix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SFC19 - Coleman vs Stephensson
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Hendrix changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garcia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Hendrix looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hendrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hendrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hendrix goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garcia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hendrix's guard! Nice work there by Garcia!
Hendrix wants to improve his position but instead Garcia has moved into half guard.
Hendrix is looking to get back to full guard here but Garcia has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1##SU#
Garcia decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hendrix to his feet.
Hendrix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
Garcia throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Hendrix stumbling backwards into the cage! Hendrix bounces back off the cage towards Garcia, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Garcia lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Garcia celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Garcia!
Tony Garcia made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview.
Andre Hendrix was interviewed post fight and said 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lyman Kissell and Andre Hendrix. Hendrix has chosen Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lyman Kissell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andre Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kissell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kissell (2) vs (0) Hendrix
Kissell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hendrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kissell prevents Hendrix from improving his position.
Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.
Kissell wants to free his trapped foot but Hendrix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kissell is working for a kimura but Hendrix is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix wants to improve his position but Kissell is controlling well.
Hendrix is staying active underneath Kissell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell seems to be looking for submissions.
Hendrix actively working from the bottom here.
Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.
Hendrix regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hendrix working for submissions but it's allowed Kissell to get to half guard.
Hendrix is looking to improve his position.
Hendrix actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell wants to free his trapped foot but Hendrix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hendrix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hendrix.
Hendrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kissell is aware though and is defending well.
Kissell looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell stands and throws Hendrix's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (5) vs (0) Hendrix
Kissell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kissell tries to advance to mount but Hendrix denies him.
Hendrix tries to improve position but can't.
Hendrix can't do much from the bottom here.
Hendrix tries to improve position but can't.
Kissell is trying to get an arm triangle but Hendrix is defending well.
Kissell advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (7) vs (0) Hendrix
Hendrix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kissell has control of Hendrix's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hendrix regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix working to try and regain half guard.
Hendrix is just holding on here. Kissell manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (10) vs (0) Hendrix
Kissell is looking to control Hendrix but Hendrix is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kissell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hendrix tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kissell moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (13) vs (0) Hendrix
Kissell trying to control the position but Hendrix is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hendrix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendrix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix regains half guard.
Kissell wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kissell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendrix is keeping the position for now.
Kissell passes into half guard.
Kissell is working for a kimura but Hendrix is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendrix is refusing to be controlled, as Kissell sits in half guard.
Hendrix is looking for a sweep. Kissell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hendrix can't keep his opponent in guard - Kissell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kissell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendrix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kissell.
Hendrix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hendrix.
Hendrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kissell won't allow Hendrix to sweep him here.
Kissell tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendrix is retaining full guard.
Hendrix trying to keep a closed guard but Kissell is proving a slippery customer.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kissell passes into half guard.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendrix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kissell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (16) vs (0) Hendrix
Kissell prevents Hendrix from getting the reversal.
Kissell avoids the attempt from Hendrix to control.
Hendrix is looking to get to half guard.
Hendrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kissell passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (19) vs (0) Hendrix
Hendrix stops Kissell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kissell prevents Hendrix from getting the reversal.
Hendrix wants to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell trying to control but Hendrix is having none of it.
Hendrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hendrix regains half guard.
Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.
Hendrix is pressing down on Kissell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hendrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hendrix working for a triangle but Kissell defends it easily.
Hendrix looks winded!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix working a defensive guard but Kissell passes into half guard.
Kissell wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
Kissell wants to free his trapped foot but Hendrix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kissell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hendrix actively working from the bottom here.
Hendrix is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kissell jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (22) vs (0) Hendrix
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix prevents Kissell from improving position.
Hendrix is looking to reverse the position.
Hendrix is still trying to improve position.
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Hendrix is defending well.
Kissell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendrix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kissell.
Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.
Hendrix tries to roll over but Kissell keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hendrix desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kissell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hendrix! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (25) vs (0) Hendrix
Hendrix bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (25) vs (2) Hendrix
Kissell keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrix stopping the sweep attempt from Kissell.
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.
Kissell looking for a guillotine here but Hendrix defends easily.
Hendrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Kissell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking for a guillotine here but Hendrix defends easily.
Hendrix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (27) vs (2) Hendrix
Hendrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell passes Hendrix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kissell seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kissell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hendrix sees it coming and defends easily.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendrix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kissell passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (30) vs (2) Hendrix
Kissell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hendrix to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hendrix shrugs it off.
Hendrix is working to get back to half guard.
Hendrix is controlling an arm, preventing Kissell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kissell prevents Hendrix from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kissell moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (33) vs (2) Hendrix
Kissell biding his time, controlling Hendrix.
Hendrix trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kissell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Kissell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hendrix wants to escape the position.
Kissell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kissell working for a choke but Hendrix is defending well.
Hendrix turns into Kissell and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (33) vs (4) Hendrix
Hendrix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix won't allow Kissell to sweep him here.
Hendrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kissell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kissell keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.
Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hendrix is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kissell takes the fight on points by 33 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Lyman Kissell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Andre Hendrix was interviewed post fight and said 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andre Hendrix and Manny Puno. Hendrix's entrance music is Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Hendrix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hendrix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hendrix (4) vs (0) Puno
You can see the frustration on Puno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puno wants to control but Hendrix postures up.
Hendrix wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno keeping his opponent close.
Puno is not content to let Hendrix control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is trying to improve his position.
Hendrix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puno, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno is looking for a sweep.
Puno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but Puno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendrix to get the leverage.
Puno trying to control but Hendrix postures up.
Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Puno defends the submission attempt.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Hendrix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puno defends it well.
Puno trying to control but Hendrix postures up.
Puno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hendrix seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno is pressing down on Hendrix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puno controlling the position.
Hendrix trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Hendrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendrix is fighting to break Puno's control of his arms but Puno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hendrix wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Puno is pulling down on Hendrix's head to control his posture.
Hendrix advances to half guard.
Puno is controlling Hendrix's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hendrix'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.
Hendrix is just content to waste time from the top position. Puno takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno keeping full guard, as Hendrix tries to pass.
Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hendrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno 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.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno has Hendrix pulled in close to control his posture.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hendrix passes Puno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hendrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.
Puno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno wants to control but Hendrix is keeping busy.
Hendrix is working for a kimura but Puno is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Puno is pressing down on Hendrix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Puno has his hands on Hendrix's head, controlling the position.
Hendrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Hendrix trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendrix's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hendrix (4) vs (2) Puno
Hendrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendrix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Puno is defending well. Hendrix quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Puno has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hendrix celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Hendrix!
An out of breath Andre Hendrix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 53
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Hendrix fails with the takedown
enabling Lijikiszcz to counter with a crisp jab.
Hendrix shoots in and drives through. Lijikiszcz sprawls well.
Hendrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lijikiszcz defends well and Hendrix ends up having to push Lijikiszcz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Hendrix.
Hendrix shoots in but Lijikiszcz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Lijikiszcz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendrix shoots for a double leg takedown but Lijikiszcz sprawls well. He's pushed Hendrix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hendrix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lijikiszcz defends it nicely.
Lijikiszcz misses with a wild body shot.
Hendrix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lijikiszcz misses with an uppercut. Hendrix saw that one coming.
We've been told by Lijikiszcz's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lijikiszcz lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lijikiszcz pinned against the cage. Lijikiszcz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Lijikiszcz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendrix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lijikiszcz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lijikiszcz wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Hendrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lijikiszcz is fending him off so far but Hendrix persists. Nope, Lijikiszcz circles away and we're back to standing.
Lijikiszcz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendrix.
Nice takedown defense from Lijikiszcz. No joy for Hendrix on that attempt.
Lijikiszcz stuffs the takedown.
Hendrix looks winded!
Lijikiszcz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hendrix fails with the takedown
and Hendrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendrix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hendrix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt
and Lijikiszcz counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Hendrix is rocked!
Lijikiszcz lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hendrix falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lijikiszcz dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Kanishka Lijikiszcz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Andre Hendrix had this to say: 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hendrix fails with the takedown
and Smut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendrix fails to land the takedown.
Hendrix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maxi Smut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Hendrix.#TD2#
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smut is looking to escape.
Smut trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Hendrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smut is just riding it out for now. Hendrix eventually gives up the hold.
Smut wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hendrix maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smut could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hendrix has cracked it and Smut is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hendrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Hendrix! Andre Hendrix retains his bantamweight title!
Andre Hendrix 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:
DFC LV MAYHEM 21
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hendrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Hendrix persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Hendrix avoids it well.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hendrixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas digs a good hook to Hendrix's body.
No luck for Hendrix with that takedown attempt.
Hendrix fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Tom Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Hendrix.#TD2#
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thomas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hendrix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hendrix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas wants to control but Hendrix postures up.#SUB2#
Hendrix in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thomas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Andre Hendrix 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 Sin City 18
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hendrix is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Hendrix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendrix.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Hendrix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Thomas.#ROC2#
Hendrix is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Thomas has cracked Hendrix with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Thomas lands another huge swinging hook and Hendrix tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Hendrix, before Thomas can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Thomas!
The defeated Andre Hendrix had this to say: 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.
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Event:
Sin City 12
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hendrix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Watts!
Watts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendrix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hendrix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hendrix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Watts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hendrix is working for a kimura but Watts is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendrix really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watts has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watts has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Hendrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Watts is defending against the submission attempts here by Hendrix.
#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hendrix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watts sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendrix. #T2#
Watts is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Watts defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hendrix in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Watts tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hendrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Hendrix!
A relieved looking Andre Hendrix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Sin City 9 Lindberg v Xhaka
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steele scores with a jab. Hendrix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hendrix walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
Hendrix fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Steele gets caught napping as Hendrix dives in and scores a takedown. Steele manages to retain guard.
Steele can't keep his opponent in guard - Hendrix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Hendrix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Hendrix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steele sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hendrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendrix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hendrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Hendrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steele felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendrix to get the leverage.
Hendrix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Steele defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hendrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hendrix is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Steele is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix 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:
Mayhem 7 Hendrix vs Lindberg
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Lindberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hendrix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lindberg as he avoids it easily.
Hendrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a nice right hand.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendrix has time to react.
Hendrix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendrix somewhat.
The crowd cheers as Lindberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hendrix doesn't seem phased though.
Lindberg cracks Hendrix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hendrix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendrix somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Lindberg. No joy for Hendrix on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andre Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#
Hendrix is rocked!
Jab from Lindberg.
Oh Hendrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindberg has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lindberg circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hendrix tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lindberg wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomas Lindberg!
Tomas Lindberg is the new featherweight champion!
Tomas Lindberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Andre Hendrix had this to say: 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 2
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendrix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hendrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muratov defends well and Hendrix ends up having to push Muratov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendrix looks for a takedown but Muratov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muratov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
Muratov misses with a head kick.
Muratov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muratov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendrix. Hendrix gets slowly back to his feet.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muratov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hendrix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hendrix tries for a kimura but Muratov is defending well.
Muratov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hendrix asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Hendrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Muratov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hendrix has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Hendrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muratov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hendrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Muratov is pushing Hendrix's head away, looking to escape. Hendrix manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muratov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muratov is trying to buck Hendrix off.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hendrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Muratov is defending well.
Hendrix prevents Muratov from escaping the position.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hendrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hendrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hendrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hendrix goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muratov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hendrix but great work by Muratov.#T3#
Hendrix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Muratov wants to stand but Hendrix has his arm trapped.
Hendrix is trying to get back to half guard.
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions off his back.
Muratov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
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.#SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Muratov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hendrix to get to his feet.
Muratov misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Hendrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Muratov's guard.#SUB#
Hendrix has gone for a leg lock! Muratov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hendrix's guard.#REVB#
Hendrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hendrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hendrix looking for a guillotine here but Muratov defends easily.
#SUB#
Hendrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitry Muratov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Muratov throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Muratov.
Hendrix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muratov sprawls and moves away.
Hendrix blocks a head kick by Muratov.
Nice sprawl there from Muratov as Hendrix shoots in.
Muratov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendrix.#TD#
Hendrix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muratov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hendrix is in Muratov's guard.#SUB#
Hendrix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Muratov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Muratov is looking to stand up but Hendrix won't let him. #SUB#
Hendrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muratov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muratov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hendrix has a closed guard, preventing Muratov from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a triangle here but Muratov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hendrix tries to buck Muratov off but Muratov is having none of it.#T1##SU2#
Muratov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hendrix to his feet.
Andre Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muratov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Hendrix shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hendrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Muratov defends the submission attempt.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muratov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendrix. #SUB#
Hendrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Muratov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Muratov is trying to stand back up but Hendrix is controlling him
#SUB#
Muratov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hendrix.
Muratov tries to kick Hendrix off but Hendrix keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
Muratov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Muratov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendrix feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Muratov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Hendrix fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Muratov sprawls well initially but Hendrix persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muratov defends it well.
Muratov is trying to stand up here but Hendrix is controlling him well. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muratov defends it well.
Muratov is trying to stand up here but Hendrix is controlling him well. #SUB#
Hendrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muratov is just riding it out for now. Hendrix eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muratov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Muratov is trying to stand back up but Hendrix is controlling him
#SUB#
Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura but Muratov is defending well.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muratov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendrix. #SUB#
Hendrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muratov is just riding it out for now. Hendrix eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dmitry Muratov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Muratov misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Hendrix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Muratov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Hendrix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hendrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hendrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Muratov tries to escape but Hendrix is in control.
Andre Hendrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hendrix goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muratov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hendrix but great work by Muratov.
Muratov wants to stand but Hendrix has his arm trapped.
Hendrix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hendrix is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muratov tries to stand and escape but Hendrix is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muratov pulls his head out easily.
Muratov wants to stand but Hendrix has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Hendrix'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.
Hendrix tries to roll over but Muratov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muratov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hendrix looking for subs from the bottom but Muratov mounts him!
Muratov is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hendrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muratov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T3##SUB#
Hendrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hendrix actively working from the bottom here.
Muratov tries to stand and escape but Hendrix is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hendrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions off his back.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muratov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hendrix.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muratov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hendrix backs up against the cage.
Hendrix shoots for a double leg takedown but Muratov sprawls well. He's pushed Hendrix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muratov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Muratov throws Hendrix to one side and escapes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muratov but Muratov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Muratov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Muratov really 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.
#R4#
Muratov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendrix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hendrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muratov defends well and Hendrix ends up having to push Muratov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Muratov throws a right hand that Hendrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendrix also avoids with ease.
Hendrix doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Muratov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Muratov breaks the clinch.
Muratov throws a series of punches but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muratov circles away.
Muratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muratov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muratov is fending him off so far but Hendrix persists. Nope, Muratov circles away and we're back to standing.
Muratov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Hendrix shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muratov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet but Hendrix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##SUB#
Hendrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hendrix is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Muratov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Muratov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Hendrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muratov defends it easily.#SUB#
Hendrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muratov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hendrix working for submissions but it's allowed Muratov to get to half guard.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Hendrix is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Muratov is tapping! Great win for Hendrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix retains his featherweight title!
Andre Hendrix decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
DFC Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Myres darts in and clinches Hendrix up against the cage.#TD#
Hendrix ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hendrix no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Hendrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hendrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendrix, not yet. #SUB2#
Myres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hendrix has his foot on Myres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Myres works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Myres drops back looking for a leg! Hendrix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hendrix manages to kick Myres off! Myres jumps back into Hendrix's guard. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a triangle but Myres pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hendrix looking for a guillotine here but Myres defends easily.
Hendrix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Myres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Myres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hendrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Myres is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Myres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendrix swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Myres defends well.
Myres looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hendrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Myres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hendrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Myres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB#
Hendrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Myres has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hendrix to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Myres is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hendrix pulls down on the head and he's put Myres to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix is the new featherweight champion!
Andre Hendrix decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Shane Myres had this to say: 'well that performance sucked. Sorry guys '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sunda gets caught flat footed, as Hendrix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hendrix advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but Sunda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendrix to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hendrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hendrix has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sunda defend it? Hendrix steps over the head and cranks it - Sunda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hendrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Hendrix!
After the fight, Andre Hendrix 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Irvin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hendrix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hendrix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Irvin.
Danga de danga de dang - Irvin scores with a four punch combination!
Irvin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hendrix.
We've been hearing reports that Hendrix has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown but Irvin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irvin is fending him off so far but Hendrix persists. Nope, Irvin circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix fails with the takedown.#TD#
Hendrix closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Irvin quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hendrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hendrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Hendrix looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hendrix is working for a kimura but Irvin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hendrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irvin defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irvin tries to kick Hendrix off but Hendrix keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Irvin can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Irvin defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Irvin defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hendrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Irvin is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Hendrix is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hendrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Irvin is trying to stand.
#T4#
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.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irvin defends it well. #SUB#
Hendrix is trying for a kimura here. Irvin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hendrix wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UFL 2:
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Hendrix with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Bertram rushes Hendrix and presses him up against the cage.
Bertram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Bertram.
A head punch on the inside from Bertram fails to land.
Bertram could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bertram'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.
Bertram working aggressively here.
Bertram comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix takes an elbow to the temple.
Bertram just leaning against Hendrix, taking a breather.
Hendrix jumps guard but Bertram stands there with Hendrix around his waist. Hendrix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hendrix takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Hendrix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chris Bertram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Hendrix.
Bertram lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bertram gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hendrix blocks a body shot from Bertram.
Nice elbow from Bertram.
Bertram throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bertram.
Hendrix takes an elbow to the temple.
Bertram lands an elbow inside that Hendrix shrugs off.
Bertram gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Hendrix is rocked!
Bertram scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hendrix is still on wobbly legs! Can Bertram finish him?
Bertram lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bertram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bertram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendrix is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Bertram.
Bertram lands an elbow that stopped Hendrix in his tracks for a moment.
Bertram pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Hendrix! Bertram unloads with more strikes and Hendrix sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Bertram!
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Event:
UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van Do wants to control but Hendrix is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hendrix is working for a kimura but Van Do is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Do doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendrix. #SUB#
Hendrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hendrix looking for a submission but Van Do manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Do trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Van Do trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Van Do is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hendrix drops back looking for a leg! Van Do is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Do manages to kick Hendrix off! Hendrix jumps back into Van Do's guard.
Van Do is trying to keep Hendrix in close.
#SUB#
Hendrix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hendrix drops back looking for a leg! Van Do is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Do manages to kick Hendrix off! Hendrix jumps back into Van Do's guard.
Hendrix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Do's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hendrix is working for a kimura but Van Do is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hendrix is working for a kimura but Van Do is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendrix trying to pass the guard but Van Do defending well. #SUB#
Hendrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hendrix has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Van Do defend it? Hendrix steps over the head and cranks it - Van Do is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hendrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix is the new bantamweight champion!
Andre Hendrix decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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