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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Henshaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bickle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bickle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henshaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Bickle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bickle misses with a straight right.
Bickle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henshaw at a distance.
Bickle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henshaw's hands.
Bickle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henshaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Bickle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bickle jabs at Henshaw's body.
Bickle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bickle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bickle cracks Henshaw with a good jab.
Henshaw seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Bickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henshaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Bickle.
Bickle thuds a left hand into Henshaw's body.
Bickle lands a jab.
A big left from Bickle misses.
Henshaw tries to counter with a takedown but Bickle is quick to defend against it.
Henshaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Henshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henshaw misses with an uppercut.
Bickle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Henshaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bickle counters with a straight right hand.
Bickle throws an overhand right that lands on Henshaw's shoulder, as Henshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Bickle misses with an uppercut. Henshaw saw that one coming.
Henshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bickle's corner calls for a 1-2. Bickle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bickle throws a shot to the body.
Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bickle.
Travis Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle.
Henshaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Bickle clobbers Henshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Henshaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle thuds a left hand into Henshaw's body.
Bickle jabs at Henshaw's body.
Bickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henshaw manages to avoid it.
Bickle works the jab nicely.
Henshaw ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.#T4#
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
Bickle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Bickle as Henshaw shoots in.
Bickle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bickle jabs at Henshaw's body.
Bickle stuns Henshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henshaw misses with a takedown
and Bickle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henshaw thinking.
Bickle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henshaw on the side of the head.
Bickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Henshaw loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Bickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henshaw shoots for a takedown but Bickle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bickle cracks a nice hook into Henshaw's ribs.
Bickle lands a right hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Henshaw might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Henshaw ducks right into an uppercut from Bickle.
Bickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henshaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Henshaw is just out of range.
Bickle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bickle scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henshaw has his takedown stuffed
and Bickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Bickle misses with a straight right.
Henshaw feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henshaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Bickle, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Henshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henshaw attempts a counter takedown but Bickle avoids it well and moves away.
Henshaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bickle lands with a shot to the body.
Henshaw shoots in for a takedown but Bickle shows good takedown defense.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Henshaw. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bickle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henshaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bickle lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bickle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henshaw moves away from the strike by Bickle.
Henshaw throwing a counter right hand but Bickle manages to avoid it.
Travis Bickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bickle misses with a straight left.
Henshaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henshaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bickle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Henshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bickle misses with a straight left.
Bickle lands a lovely overhand right.
Bickle scores with the left hand. Henshaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Bickle lands a body shot.
Bickle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henshaw at a distance.
Bickle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henshaw on the side of the head.
Henshaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henshaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Henshaw fails to land the takedown.
Bickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henshaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Bickle throws a body punch but Henshaw moves out of range.
Henshaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bickle sprawls and moves away.
Jab by Bickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bickle misses the target.
Henshaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bickle as he connects with a hook.
Bickle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bickle connects with a body shot that sends Henshaw's belly button to the back.
Henshaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bickle as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bickle.
Henshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle.
Henshaw is looking to counter the offense by Bickle and move into the clinch.#T1#
Bickle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bickle tests Henshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bickle lands a nice hook to Henshaw's body. Henshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bickle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henshaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Henshaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Bickle.
Bickle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bickle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henshaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bickle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Bickle punishes Henshaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henshaw ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Henshaw attempts a counter takedown but Bickle avoids it well and moves away.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henshaw moves away.
Henshaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bickle sprawls and moves away.
Bickle looks to land a left hand but Henshaw moved out of range nicely.
Henshaw goes for a double leg but Bickle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bickle continues to drive forward.
Bickle lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Bickle lands a nice hook to Henshaw's body. Henshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henshaw takes one to the chin there.
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Henshaw is just out of range.
Henshaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bickle sprawls and moves away.
Henshaw darts in looking for a takedown but Bickle gets double underhooks and turns Henshaw into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Henshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bickle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henshaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bickle thuds his right hand into Henshaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bickle looks to land a left hand but Henshaw moved out of range nicely.
Henshaw tries to counter with a takedown but Bickle is quick to defend against it.
Bickle with a nice cross.#T4#
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henshaw moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bickle. Henshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Henshaw misses the target.
Henshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henshaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Travis Bickle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henshaw avoids the body shot from Bickle.
Hank Henshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bickle lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bickle 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle!
In his post fight interview, Travis Bickle gave a big smile as he said 'i'm gonna clean these streets'.
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Event:
Island Icons
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Knobpunch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henshaw, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Knobpunch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Henshaw regains guard immediately.
Knobpunch distracts Henshaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knobpunch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knobpunch connects with a couple of short punches.
Knobpunch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henshaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knobpunch lands a couple of digs.
Knobpunch lands a couple of elbows.
Knobpunch throwing strikes but missing.
Knobpunch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knobpunch landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henshaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knobpunch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Knobpunch throws a big elbow that misses.
Henshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Henshaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knobpunch defends it easily.
Knobpunch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henshaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knobpunch throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knobpunch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knobpunch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knobpunch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henshaw's guard.
Knobpunch drops an elbow to the side of Henshaw's head.
Knobpunch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knobpunch not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Henshaw wants to get back to full guard.
Knobpunch lands with a punch from half guard.
Henshaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Knobpunch there.
Knobpunch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henshaw tries to get to full guard but Knobpunch has control of the leg.
Henshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knobpunch scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knobpunch drops an elbow to the side of Henshaw's head.
Nice strikes from Knobpunch there.
Knobpunch blocks the strikes from Henshaw.
#T3#
Henshaw has hold of Knobpunch's hands but Knobpunch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knobpunch lands with a punch from half guard.
Knobpunch working over Henshaw with some ground and pound. Henshaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knobpunch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henshaw throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knobpunch lands a nice short elbow.
Henshaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knobpunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Knobpunch there. #ROC2#
Henshaw is rocked!
Knobpunch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Henshaw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knobpunch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knobpunch lands a big elbow - Henshaw is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Knobpunch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blast Knobpunch!
Blast Knobpunch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodrigues looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Rodrigues decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Henshaw tries for a takedown but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rodrigues shoots in and gets a takedown into Henshaw's guard.
Henshaw trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henshaw wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodrigues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henshaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigues's guard. #REVR#
Henshaw wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henshaw preventing the sweep.
Henshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Henshaw trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Henshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodrigues is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henshaw looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rodrigues looking to control.
Henshaw advances to half guard.
Henshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodrigues knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Henshaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Henshaw eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henshaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henshaw is working away from the top position though.
Henshaw trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Henshaw frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henshaw tries to control but Rodrigues wriggling away. #SUB#
Henshaw has control of Rodrigues's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rodrigues regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rodrigues is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues is squirming around, avoiding Henshaw's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB#
Rodrigues defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Henshaw.
Henshaw fails to advance to Rodrigues's back.
Henshaw throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Henshaw fails to take his opponent's back.
Rodrigues is squirming around, avoiding Henshaw's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henshaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henshaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigues is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Henshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Henshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Henshaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rodrigues counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodrigues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henshaw is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Rodrigues pulls Henshaw into guard.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Henshaw from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henshaw looking to pass the guard.
Henshaw stands and throws Rodrigues's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Rodrigues is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Rodrigues has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues tries to control but Henshaw manages to take his back.
Henshaw tries to get the hooks in deep but Rodrigues pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Henshaw sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rodrigues taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Henshaw!
Our winner, Hank Henshaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DF 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Henshaw's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Hank Henshaw has been cut.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Henshaw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nelson won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Henshaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Henshaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well. #SUB#
Henshaw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson prevents Henshaw from improving position. #T1#
Henshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henshaw is trying to ground and pound but Nelson uses the momentary lack of control by Henshaw to regain half guard. #SUB#
Nelson is kicking away at Henshaw from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Henshaw grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Nelson trying to push Henshaw off... Nelson taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Hank Henshaw!
Hank Henshaw is the new heavyweight champion!
Hank Henshaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Duke Nelson spoke after the fight, saying 'Hank was a tougher son of a bitch than I gave him credit for. Looking forward to a rematch down the road.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Bolla lands a nice looking body shot.
Henshaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolla throws a shot from downtown. Henshaw moves away and avoids it.
Henshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolla.
Bolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Henshaw is just out of range.
Henshaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolla sprawls and moves away.
Henshaw slips a straight right by Bolla.
Henshaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolla connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henshaw. Henshaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolla throws a jab when Henshaw was well out of range.
Bolla throws an overhand right that lands on Henshaw's shoulder, as Henshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Henshaw attempts a counter takedown but Bolla avoids it well and moves away.
Henshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolla.#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Henshaw has been cut.#T1#
Bolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Henshaw attempts a counter takedown but Bolla avoids it well and moves away.
Bolla throws a leg kick #TD#
and Henshaw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Henshaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolla defends it well.
Henshaw wants to free his trapped foot but Bolla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henshaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henshaw is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Henshaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henshaw 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.#T2#
Henshaw wants to pass to mount but Bolla is defending the position.
Bolla trying to hold on to Henshaw's head to control him but Henshaw postures up.
Bolla wants to control the action here but instead Henshaw manages to pass to full mount!
Bolla can't escape the position.
#SU#
Henshaw stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolla.
Bolla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolla wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Bolla throws a lazy right hand but Henshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Bolla there.
Bolla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Henshaw is just out of range.
Henshaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Attila Bolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Henshaw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bolla is trying to defend but Henshaw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bolla wants to control but Henshaw is keeping busy.
Henshaw wants to control but Bolla is keeping him busy. #T4#
Bolla is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henshaw wants to control but Bolla is keeping him busy.
Bolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolla is refusing to be controlled, as Henshaw sits in half guard.
Henshaw trying to control the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Attila Bolla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Henshaw's cut.
That's time! Henshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bolla stuns Henshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Attila Bolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henshaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolla finds it's way round the side to connect with Henshaw's head.
Bolla throws a body shot but no joy.
Henshaw attempts a counter takedown but Bolla avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henshaw.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henshaw working away.
Bolla is letting Henshaw control him for a moment.
Bolla is trying to improve his position.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolla is letting Henshaw control him for a moment.
Henshaw trying to control the position but Bolla is working away. #SUB#
Henshaw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bolla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolla keeps working.
Hank Henshaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Henshaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Henshaw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bolla prevents Henshaw from improving position.
Henshaw advances nicely into full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Henshaw there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Henshaw working Bolla over with strikes here. #SUB#
Henshaw is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bolla has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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Henshaw is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bolla to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bolla shrugs it off. #T3##SUB#
Bolla defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Henshaw.
Henshaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolla is looking to escape.
Henshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolla can do to turn this around?
Henshaw throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolla can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolla tries to hold on but Henshaw pushes him away.
Henshaw controlling his opponent.
Bolla is looking to improve his position but Henshaw isn't that keen on the idea.#T4##SUB#
Henshaw looking to isolate an arm here. Bolla doesn't see it coming and as Henshaw extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Henshaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Henshaw!
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