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Event:
Kong's Island
Date: Jan 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Mahi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hendricks is looking to counter punch.
Mahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Hendricks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mahi tries to clinch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Mahi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Mahi misses.
Hendricks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hendricks misses the target.
Nice cross by Mahi.#T1#
Hendricks misses with the combination.
Satya Mahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahi tries to clinch up but Hendricks circles away and keeps his distance.
Hendricks is looking to counter punch.
Hendricks scores with a shot to the body.
Mahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hendricks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendricks throwing a counter right hand but Mahi manages to avoid it.
Hendricks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahi misses with a hook.
Hendricks throwing a counter right hand but Mahi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Mahi throws a lazy right hand but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahi thuds a left hand into Hendricks's body.
A swing and a miss from Mahi.
Mahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hendricks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahi is looking to clinch but Hendricks is avoiding it.
Hendricks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hendricks keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Hendricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Mahi drops Hendricks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hendricks looks back up at him and smiles so Mahi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Hendricks is rocked!
Mahi tries to clinch up
and Hendricks counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hendricks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahi cracks Hendricks with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Satya Mahi!
A very excited looking Satya Mahi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Get Low
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Roshi throws a shot from downtown. Hendricks moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hendricks! But no joy.
Hendricks dodges the punch combination from Roshi.
Roshi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks slips under a jab from Roshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks slips under a jab.
Hendricks tries to move into range but Roshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Roshi.#T1#
Roshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hendricks.
Roshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hendricks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roshi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roshi throws a right hand that misses
and Hendricks counters with a nice uppercut.
Roshi connects with a crisp jab.
Roshi misses with an uppercut
and Roshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roshi misses with a right hand
and Hendricks counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Roshi is rocked!
Roshi misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hendricks! But no joy.
Roshi misses with a left hand
and Hendricks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Roshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks misses the jab.
Roshi seems to have got his legs back now.
Roshi misses with an uppercut
and Hendricks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roshi as he jumps to the side.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roshi moves away.
Roshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hendricks.
Hendricks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Roshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Hendricks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Hendricks misses with an uppercut.
Roshi is looking to counter punch.
Roshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hendricks.#ROC#
Hendricks is rocked!
Hendricks gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Roshi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hendricks is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Roshi!
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Event:
Island Gods
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Alexander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
Alexander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hendricks drops his hands momentarily and Alexander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Hendricks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Hendricks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendricks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendricks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hendricks misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Alexander counters by clinching up. #T1#
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander stalling.
Hendricks jumps guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hendricks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
Hendricks with a poor takedown
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Alexander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcellus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander scores with a sloppy right hand. Hendricks should have avoided that one.
Hendricks seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Alexander shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hendricks is backing up but Alexander catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hendricks covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Alexander Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Alexander!
In his post fight interview, Marcellus Alexander gave a big smile as he said 'Deus Vault! In hoc signo vinces! Noone can withstand the wrath of god!'.
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Event:
Island Nation
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hendricks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Niekerk tries a quick counter leg kick but Hendricks is wise to it.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Niekerk tries to counter with a clinch but Hendricks shakes him off and moves away.
Van Niekerk slips a jab from Hendricks.
Van Niekerk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hendricks misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Niekerk defending well as Hendricks loads up on a big left hand.
Van Niekerk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hendricks.#T1#
Hendricks misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Niekerk misses.
Hendricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Niekerk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hendricks.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Niekerk feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hendricks cracks Van Niekerk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde Van Niekerk has been cut.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Niekerk.
Van Niekerk feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Van Niekerk avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Wayde Van Niekerk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendricks is defended easily by Van Niekerk.#TD#
Hendricks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Van Niekerk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Hendricks throws a series of strikes that have Van Niekerk backpedaling.
Nice takedown defense from Van Niekerk. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hendricks misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Van Niekerk.
Van Niekerk walks into a straight right hand from Hendricks.
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Niekerk.
Van Niekerk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Niekerk swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Hendricks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde Van Niekerk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Niekerk.
As Hendricks backs off Van Niekerk throws a huge counter combo but Hendricks manages to avoid it all.
Van Niekerk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Niekerk.
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Niekerk.
Hendricks throws a right hand that misses
and Van Niekerk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hendricks's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Niekerk blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Niekerk! But no joy.
Hendricks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Hendricks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Niekerk doesn't seem phased though.
Van Niekerk slips a straight right by Hendricks.
Van Niekerk is looking for the big counter here.
Hendricks throws an off balance right hand
and Van Niekerk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Niekerk slips a jab from Hendricks.
Van Niekerk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hendricks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##TD#
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Niekerk's guard.#ES2#
Van Niekerk uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Niekerk can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Niekerk blocks a jab.
Van Niekerk tries a quick counter leg kick but Hendricks is wise to it.
Mickey Hendricks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hendricks throws a right hand that misses
and Van Niekerk counters with an inside leg kick.
Hendricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Niekerk tries to counter with a clinch but Hendricks shakes him off and moves away.
Wayde Van Niekerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Hendricks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Niekerk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hendricks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Niekerk backs up against the cage.
Hendricks throws a jab when Van Niekerk was well out of range.
Van Niekerk feints a counter leg kick.
Hendricks misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Van Niekerk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hendricks fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Van Niekerk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendricks won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks is trying to control Van Niekerk's posture but Van Niekerk avoids it.
Hendricks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Hendricks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wayde Van Niekerk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Niekerk.
Van Niekerk flicks out a counter leg kick but Hendricks steps away.
Hendricks throws an overhand right that lands on Van Niekerk's shoulder, as Van Niekerk tries to avoid the shot.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Niekerk moves away.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Van Niekerk moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Niekerk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendricks sets himself, and Van Niekerk steps forward looking for the clinch! Hendricks avoids it this time.
Hendricks fails with the takedown.#T1#
Van Niekerk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hendricks lands with a nice body punch.
Hendricks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Van Niekerk tries to counter it with a takedown but Hendricks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wayde Van Niekerk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Niekerk moves away from the strike by Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut. Van Niekerk saw that one coming.
A big right from Hendricks misses.
A big right from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks lands an overhand right.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Van Niekerk as Hendricks shoots in.
Mickey Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks swings for the body but Van Niekerk moves out of range.
Van Niekerk with the counter takedown but Hendricks avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hendricks.
No luck for Hendricks with that takedown attempt.
Mickey Hendricks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut
and Van Niekerk counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Hendricks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Niekerk trying to hold on to Hendricks's head to control him but Hendricks postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hendricks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Hendricks!
A less than humble Mickey Hendricks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Show Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mendes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hendricks on his heels. He'll look to pass Hendricks's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendes stands and throws Hendricks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendricks is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Hendricks defending well. #T1##SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hendricks is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hendricks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Hendricks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes advances to half guard.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Hendricks is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hendricks is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.
Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Mendes wants to take a breather but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hendricks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendes moves nicely into side control.
We've been informed that Hendricks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hendricks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hendricks struggling a bit here.
Hendricks tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position. #SUB#
Mendes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mendes tries for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Mendes dominated that round.
That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side. #TD#
Mendes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hendricks sprawls well initially but Mendes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes wants to advance to full mount but Hendricks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendricks's guard.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?
Mendes moves into full mount! Hendricks won't be happy about that! #T1#
Hendricks tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hendricks is looking to escape.
Augusto Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendes fails to advance to Hendricks's back.
Mendes mounts Hendricks! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Mendes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hendricks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mendes prevents Hendricks from getting the reversal.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.#T2##SUB#
Mendes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hendricks has worked his arm free - good work by Hendricks!
Hendricks manages to get back to half guard.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
#T3#
Hendricks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mendes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hendricks won't allow Mendes to pass to mount.
Mendes passes to side control.
Hendricks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mendes is working for a kimura but Hendricks is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage.
Mendes uses his free foot to push down on Hendricks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hendricks.
Hendricks wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Hendricks is trying to escape the mount.
Hendricks is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes tries to control but Hendricks wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Mendes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Mendes with that takedown attempt.
Hendricks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendes has his takedown stuffed
and Hendricks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mendes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendricks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Mendes pushes down on Hendricks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
Hendricks gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mendes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Hendricks is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hendricks won't allow Mendes to pass to mount.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Mendes works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hendricks is holding on tight.
Hendricks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Mendes working for a guillotine from mount but Hendricks is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Mendes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hendricks regains half guard.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hendricks defends it well.
Hendricks is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hendricks actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Hendricks defends it.
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hendricks! #T4#
Mendes fails to advance to Hendricks's back. #SUB#
Mendes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mickey Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks is looking to get to half guard.
Hendricks is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hendricks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Mendes!
An out of breath Augusto Mendes 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:
Typhoon
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hendricks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali Khan defends it nicely.
Ali Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into Ali Khan's guard.
Ali Khan is looking to stand back up but Hendricks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ali Khan. #REVR#
Ali Khan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendricks is looking to advance position but Ali Khan won't allow it.
Ali Khan wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Hendricks 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. Ali Khan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hendricks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Hendricks!
Mickey Hendricks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Sultan Ali Khan was interviewed post fight and said 'mne jid pehlwani pe gurror tha,using me Maine patka.'.
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Event:
Get Some
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hendricks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.#SUB#
Hendricks has an Americana. Islander didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hendricks is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hendricks hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mickey Hendricks!
Mickey Hendricks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Balka Islander had this to say: 'I have chosen to retire from mma. Going back to the island life. Thank you.'.
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Event:
Blood In The Water
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali Khan defends it nicely.
Ali Khan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ali Khan counters by moving into the clinch.
Hendricks jumps guard but Ali Khan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sultan Ali Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Hendricks.
Ali Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ali Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendricks is looking to clinch but Ali Khan is avoiding it.
Hendricks is looking to clinch.
Ali Khan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hendricks.
Ali Khan 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.
Mickey Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks lands with a right hand. #T1#
Hendricks darts in looking for a takedown but Ali Khan gets double underhooks and turns Hendricks into the cage.
Hendricks shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali Khan is looking to counter the offense by Hendricks and move into the clinch.
Hendricks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali Khan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hendricks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali Khan pinned against the cage. Ali Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali Khan tries to sprawl out of it but Hendricks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali Khan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hendricks tries to get set, Ali Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Hendricks manages to avoid the attempt.
Hendricks doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Ali Khan moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Ali Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali Khan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ali Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendricks.
Ali Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hendricks with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Ali Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ali Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Ali Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Ali Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ali Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendricks. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendricks has a takedown stuffed.
Ali Khan is looking to counter the offense by Hendricks and move into the clinch.
Ali Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
Ali Khan is looking to counter the offense by Hendricks and move into the clinch.
Hendricks moves in looking to clinch but Ali Khan pushes him off.
Ali Khan is looking to counter the offense by Hendricks and move into the clinch.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali Khan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hendricks manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Ali Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendricks. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali Khan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hendricks.
Hendricks darts in looking for a takedown but Ali Khan gets double underhooks and turns Hendricks into the cage.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali Khan as he jumps to the side.
Ali Khan is looking to counter the offense by Hendricks and move into the clinch.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali Khan sprawls well. Ali Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali Khan is looking to counter the offense by Hendricks and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendricks tries to clinch but Ali Khan is having none of it.
Ali Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Ali Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Ali Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hendricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali Khan circles away.
Ali Khan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hendricks.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with Ali Khan, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes Ali Khan against the cage but Ali Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ali Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Hendricks breaks away and moves out of range.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt - Ali Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ali Khan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hendricks manages to circle out of the way.
Hendricks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ali Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sultan Ali Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Hendricks.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but Ali Khan has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ali Khan breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendricks wants to clinch.#T1#
Ali Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendricks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ali Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?
Hendricks dives in and grabs Ali Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali Khan pushes down on Hendricks's head and hops out.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with Ali Khan, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes Ali Khan against the cage but Ali Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ali Khan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hendricks.
Hendricks doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Ali Khan counters by moving into the clinch.
Ali Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but Ali Khan has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Hendricks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Ali Khan breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Hendricks misses with a takedown #CL#
and Ali Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ali Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Ali Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Ali Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali Khan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Hendricks tries to clinch up.
Ali Khan is looking to counter the offense by Hendricks and move into the clinch.
Hendricks shoots in but Ali Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Ali Khan circles away easily#CL#
and Ali Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ali Khan.
Hendricks jumps guard but Ali Khan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hendricks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but Ali Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Ali Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks misses with a takedown #CL#
and Ali Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Hendricks jumps guard but Ali Khan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Ali Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendricks with a poor takedown #CL#
and Ali Khan moves into the clinch.
Ali Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Ali Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hendricks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendricks tries to clinch up.
Ali Khan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hendricks.
Hendricks shoots and misses #CL#
and Ali Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Ali Khan dominated that second round.
That's time! Ali Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hendricks has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Ali Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendricks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali Khan.
Hendricks trying to land knees to the body.
Sultan Ali Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Ali Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks misses with a takedown #CL#
and Ali Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks tries to work over Ali Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendricks misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Hendricks tries to pull guard but Ali Khan won't allow it.
Sultan Ali Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Hendricks.#BC#
Ali Khan breaks the clinch.
Hendricks with a poor takedown #CL#
and Ali Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ali Khan. #BC#
Ali Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali Khan's hands.
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Ali Khan circles away easily#CL#
and Ali Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendricks looking to stall.
#BC#
Ali Khan breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Ali Khan sprawls well.
Ali Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hendricks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ali Khan moves into the clinch.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Hendricks fails to land.
Hendricks working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Ali Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks is looking to clinch but Ali Khan is avoiding it.
#T3#
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Ali Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali Khan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hendricks with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Ali Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ali Khan. #BC2#
Hendricks manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hendricks.
Hendricks with a poor takedown #CL#
and Ali Khan counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Ali Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendricks is looking to clinch but Ali Khan is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Ali Khan. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
Ali Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Hendricks breaks away and moves out of range.
Hendricks with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Ali Khan counters by clinching up. #BC#
Ali Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Hendricks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ali Khan counters by clinching up. #BC#
Ali Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mickey Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendricks misses with a takedown #CL#
and Ali Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ali Khan.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ali Khan to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Ali Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultan Ali Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali Khan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultan Ali Khan!
Sultan Ali Khan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Revolution Island Night 2
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hendricks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cambridge's guard.
Hendricks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cambridge's guard.
Cambridge is staying active underneath Hendricks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendricks prevents Cambridge from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Hendricks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cambridge is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mickey Hendricks!
After the fight, Mickey Hendricks 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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