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Event:
DFC 5: Throwdown
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Truck keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Truck looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Truck has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Truck looking to break Henderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Truck will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henderson's coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Even with his hooks in, Truck manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Truck lands a shot to the body.
Truck lands strikes to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Truck manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Truck patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Truck lands with a hammerfist to the side of Henderson's head.#T1#
Truck missing with strikes from the back.
Henderson wants to escape the position.
Truck is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Henderson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck misses with a punch to the head.
Truck lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Truck lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Truck cracks Henderson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Henderson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB2#
Truck looking for the choke but no joy.
Truck gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T2#
Truck lands punches and elbows.
Truck scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Truck has eaten all the pies!
Truck trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Henderson doesn't escape.
Truck has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Henderson.
Truck scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Henderson is in bad spot here.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Truck struggling to keep hold of the position.
Truck is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Henderson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Henderson is trying to remain composed but Truck is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truck tries to keep control of the position but Henderson is staying busy.#T3#
Truck slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Truck throwing damaging strikes from the back! Henderson could be in trouble here!
Henderson is trying to remain composed but Truck is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Truck is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Truck lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson prevents Truck from getting a body triangle.
Truck landing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Truck controlling the positon.
Truck tries to keep control of the position but Henderson is staying busy.#T4#
Truck doesn't have the hooks in and Henderson manages to turn into his guard.
Henderson trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
Truck 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.
We've been informed that Truck has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Truck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Truck is still trying to improve position.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Truck is controlling Henderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Truck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Henderson wants to clinch up but Truck keeps it at a distance.
Truck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Truck moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Truck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Truck tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Truck counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Henderson pushes Truck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Truck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truck wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Truck in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Truck tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Truck works to advance to full mount. Henderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Henderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Truck's attempts to control the action.
Truck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.
Truck scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Truck is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Henderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Truck working Henderson over with strikes here.
Truck raining down shots from the mount!
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Truck is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Henderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Truck's attempts to control the action.
Truck with the ground and pound from mount.
Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Truck lands a heavy elbow.
Truck lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Truck connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Truck raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Truck.#ROC2#
Henderson is rocked!#T3#
Truck lands a big shot there that rocks Henderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Henderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truck landing strikes, looking to finish!
Truck with the ground and pound from mount.
Truck dominating with strikes here.
Truck in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Truck with good strikes from the mount here!
Truck connects with a bit shot that sees Henderson covering up! More strikes from Truck and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Truck is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Truck!
Nigel Truck 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 2: Proving Grounds
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Artis. Beautiful body shot.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Artis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benson Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artis throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Artis lands a head kick!
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artis.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Henderson rushes Artis and presses him up against the cage.
Artis avoiding damage.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Artis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Artis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Artis stalling the fight.
Henderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Artis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Artis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Artis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Artis.
Henderson takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Artis scores a nice knee to the body.
Artis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Artis.
Artis swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Artis is stalling here.
Henderson avoiding damage as Artis throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Artis working Henderson over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Artis.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Artis after a bit of a struggle.
Artis lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Benson Henderson has been cut.
Artis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson looks winded!
Artis lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Henderson is rocked!
Artis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Artis controlling the action here for a moment.
Artis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Artis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Artis connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Artis finish him?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson has Artis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Artis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall Artis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Henderson.
Artis working Henderson over with knees to the body.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Artis landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Artis.
Artis lands a nice knee to the body.
Artis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Artis lands a knee to the body.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Artis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artis lands a damaging elbow.
Artis slowing the pace effectively.
Artis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Artis lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Artis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Henderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Artis connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
Artis throws a nice head kick!
Henderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henderson duly obliges.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Artis scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Artis rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Artis with a knee to the head.
Henderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Artis effectively controlling the action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Artis.
Artis lands a knee to the body.
Henderson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice elbow from Artis.
Artis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marshall Artis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Artis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Artis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Artis throws a head punch that misses.
Artis lands an elbow inside that Henderson shrugs off.
Artis lands a nice knee to the body.
Artis lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that Henderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Artis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Artis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Artis stalling.
#T2#
Nice elbow from Artis.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Artis just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
Artis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Artis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Artis lands a big right hand that drops Henderson! The killer instinct kicks in and Artis finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Artis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Artis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Goat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Goat finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Goat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goat has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Goat content to stall in guard here.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Goat wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat is pushing down on Henderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Goat has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Goat seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Henderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Goat!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Henderson blocks a head kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Gonzales.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.
Henderson looks winded!
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Gonzales has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales lands a jab-cross combination.
Gonzales misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzales slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzales tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range. #T1#
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Erick Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Henderson.#CL#
Gonzales forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Gonzales jumps guard and drags Henderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Gonzales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzales pulls Henderson in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Gonzales is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gonzales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzales is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Henderson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gonzales showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Gonzales slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gonzales is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonzales has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benson Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzales appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzales. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Erick Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely. #CL#
Gonzales gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Gonzales dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Henderson throws a right hand that Gonzales ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzales also avoids with ease.
Gonzales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Gonzales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erick Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson feints a jab promting Gonzales to slip. Henderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonzales slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Gonzales tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gonzales fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Gonzales fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Gonzales throws a combination. Henderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Gonzales avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzales. That's going to slow Henderson down. #CL#
Gonzales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzales looking for a takedown. #BC#
Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
Gonzales misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Gonzales wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Henderson has managed to clinch.
Gonzales fails to pull guard.
Gonzales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Gonzales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Gonzales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gonzales.
Henderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Henderson dives in and grabs Gonzales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzales pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Erick Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Henderson.
Gonzales misses with the combination.
Gonzales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzales looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Gonzales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Gonzales lands a jab-cross combination.
Gonzales is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Gonzales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by Henderson misses #CL#
and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Gonzales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzales tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonzales. Gonzales obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Gonzales dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzales misses with a wild combination.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzales. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
As Henderson looks to move away, Gonzales throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way.
Erick Gonzales is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Gonzales moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gonzales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gonzales throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Gonzales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Gonzales has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Gonzales jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Gonzales is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzales is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gonzales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gonzales controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzales passes Henderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonzales connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Gonzales looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzales is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Gonzales takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Henderson controlling the position well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Gonzales.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gonzales.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Gonzales tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
Gonzales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Henderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benson Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erick Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzales 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Gonzales!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morris, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Morris wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morris is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Henderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Morris clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Morris rolls, trying to escape but Henderson keeps control of the position.
Morris is trying to get back to his feet but Henderson has full control of the position and if anything, Morris has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is hanging on to Morris's back as he tries to escape.
Morris trying to get back to his feet but Henderson is in full control for now.
Henderson keeps control of the position as Morris tries to break free.
#T1#
Morris wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Henderson is persistently looking for the submission but Morris is defending it well.
Morris is trying to get back to his feet but Henderson has full control of the position and if anything, Morris has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Henderson is hanging on to Morris's back as he tries to escape.
Morris is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Morris is in a bad position with Henderson working for a choke. Morris manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Morris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morris working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Morris drops back looking for a leg! Henderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henderson manages to kick Morris off! Morris jumps back into Henderson's guard.
Morris controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Morris lands a couple of elbows.
Morris works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Henderson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Morris stands up and waves to Henderson to follow him.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morris looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Morris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morris misses the jab.
Donk. Morris catches Henderson right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Henderson gets a double leg takedown into Morris's guard.
Morris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benson Henderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Morris tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Henderson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Benson Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Morris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morris gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Morris is looking to improve his position.
Morris is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Morris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henderson is defending well.#TD2#
Henderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morris regains guard.
#ES#
Morris manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Morris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henderson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henderson is trying to break free.
Morris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morris is looking for a takedown.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Henderson has hold of one of Morris's legs. Morris is fighting the takedown attempt but Henderson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Morris pushes Henderson off and gets back to his feet.
Duane Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Morris back into the cage.#T3##TD#
Morris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses. Morris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Morris!#REVR#
Morris postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson working a defensive guard but Morris passes into half guard.
Morris content to control rather than advance.
Morris wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it. #T4#
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morris slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Morris is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
Henderson tries to kick Morris off but Morris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Morris trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
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 Duane Morris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morris.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morris circles away quickly and effectively.
Morris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benson Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Morris.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Henderson has Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Morris is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Morris successfully pulls guard.
Henderson won't allow Morris to get back to his feet. #ES#
Morris uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morris to the mat! Morris manages to get full guard.
Morris wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there. #T2#
Morris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Morris is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #ES#
Morris pushes Henderson off and gets back to his feet.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Morris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morris throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Morris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Morris is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Morris's guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving. #ES#
Morris pushes Henderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
Morris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duane Morris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morris tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Morris misses with the combination.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson cracks Morris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
Morris throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Morris misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Morris!
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Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morris throws a big counter combination but Henderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henderson throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris throws a counter high kick but Henderson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacob Morris has been cut.#CL2#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Morris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Henderson pulls guard.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson looks winded!
Henderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Morris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Morris.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Henderson won't allow Morris to sweep him here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Morris is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morris is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Henderson prevents Morris from improving his position.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Morris is having none of it. #SU2#
Henderson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A nice combination there by Henderson.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Morris lands but Henderson takes it in his stride.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Henderson drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Morris.
#BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson misses with the combination.
It looked like Morris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson.
Morris misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Morris has one foot on Henderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Morris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Morris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Morris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Morris on that attempt.
Henderson is looking for the big counter here.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Morris.#TD2#
Henderson lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morris working a defensive guard but Henderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Morris is letting Henderson control him for a moment.
Henderson throws a strike aimed at the side of Morris's head but Morris avoids it well.
Henderson working the ground and pound but Morris is defending the strikes.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Morris.
An elbow from Henderson crashes against the mat.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Henderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Morris shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Morris on that attempt. #TD2#
Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morris sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morris is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?#T3#
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Morris trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Morris dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Morris is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Morris closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Morris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Morris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Morris pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morris wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Morris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Morris has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Morris has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morris tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Henderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morris regains guard.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson postures up.
#T2##SU2#
Henderson stands up from Morris's guard - Henderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Morris pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henderson is defending well.
Morris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henderson after a bit of a struggle.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Morris.
#TD2#
Henderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Henderson manages to end up in side control.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
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Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morris is being controlled here.
Henderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morris dodges the ground and pound from Henderson.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Henderson.
Henderson looks up at the clock and then as Morris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacob Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here as Henderson stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Henderson!
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Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ayers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Ayers gets to his feet - Henderson follows without any prompting.
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ayers. Ayers gets slowly back to his feet.
Ayers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ayers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fausto Ayers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayers tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ayers wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Ayers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Ayers tries to counter by clinching up but Henderson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayers fails to land the takedown.
Henderson with a hook.#T1#
Henderson throws a right hand that Ayers ducks under and follows up with a left that Ayers also avoids with ease.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Ayers sprawls well.
Henderson looks winded!
Ayers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Ayers. Ayers maintains the clinch.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Ayers misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Ayers.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Ayers has the dominant position.#BC#
Ayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ayers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benson Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayers shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by Henderson.
Henderson tries a low kick but Ayers avoids it.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson throws a right hand that Ayers ducks under and follows up with a left that Ayers also avoids with ease.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ayers tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
Ayers throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Ayers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ayers jumps guard and drags Henderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henderson throws a strike but Ayers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Henderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson stops Ayers from standing up.
Ayers looking to control.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henderson postures up in Ayers's guard and throws a big left but Ayers blocks it.
Ayers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Henderson won't allow Ayers to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Ayers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Henderson lands a two punch combo.
Benson Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ayers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Ayers counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Ayers manages to break the clinch.
Ayers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Henderson tries to clinch but Ayers moves out of range.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Ayers has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fausto Ayers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayers tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Ayers shoots in.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henderson tries to circle away but Ayers has him pinned against the cage.
Ayers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Ayers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ayers fails with a takedown attempt.
Ayers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Ayers sprawls well.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Henderson with a jab.#ROC2#
Ayers is rocked!
Henderson gets in close and tags Ayers with a short punch that almost sends Ayers to the mat! Oh Ayers is in big trouble! He turns his back on Henderson, trying to create some distance but Henderson rushes him, striking wildly and Ayers goes down! The referee tackles Henderson into the cage to end the fight! Henderson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Henderson!
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Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Te Whare tries to clinch up.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Te Whare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Te Whare forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Te Whare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Te Whare pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson presses Te Whare against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Te Whare won't allow it.
Te Whare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Henderson gets control of Te Whare's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Te Whare trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Te Whare slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB2#
Te Whare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Te Whare throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Te Whare wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henderson is trying to control Te Whare's posture but Te Whare avoids it.
Te Whare trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Henderson holds on to Te Whare's head and controls the position momentarily.
Henderson tries to bench press Te Whare off him but Te Whare keeps the position.
Te Whare wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Te Whare is trying to get an arm triangle but Henderson is defending well. #T3#
Henderson struggling a bit here.#ES#
Henderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Te Whare away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Te Whare shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Benson Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riwahu Te Whare.#TD2#
Te Whare looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Henderson!
Henderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Te Whare in the domination position with Henderson hanging on.#T4#
Te Whare is putting a hurting on Henderson here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Te Whare decides to stand back up. Te Whare steps back and let's Henderson get back to his feet.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Te Whare.
Henderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Te Whare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Te Whare lets loose with a powerful body kick. Henderson will feel that in the morning.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Te Whare sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Te Whare pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riwahu Te Whare dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Te Whare's waist but Te Whare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Te Whare closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Te Whare pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Te Whare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Henderson forces Te Whare back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Te Whare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Te Whare darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Te Whare into the cage.
Henderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Te Whare manages to circle out of the way.
Benson Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riwahu Te Whare.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henderson!
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Te Whare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Te Whare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Te Whare wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Te Whare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Te Whare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Te Whare tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Te Whare closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Te Whare pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Te Whare wants a takedown.
Te Whare is breathing heavily.
Te Whare creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Te Whare is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Te Whare throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Te Whare tries to tie him up.
Te Whare is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Te Whare is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Te Whare smiles and moves away.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Henderson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Henderson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Te Whare trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Te Whare's guard. #REVR#
Te Whare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there. #SU#
Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Te Whare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Te Whare. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Te Whare stuffs the takedown.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Te Whare, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Te Whare tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Te Whare wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson jumps guard but Te Whare turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Te Whare blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Henderson pushes Te Whare up against the cage in a clinch.
Te Whare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Te Whare stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
Henderson is looking for a takedown.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Te Whare to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Te Whare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Te Whare is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Te Whare manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Te Whare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Te Whare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Te Whare tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Te Whare is looking to take this one to the mat.
Te Whare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Te Whare is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Te Whare down to the mat. Te Whare avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henderson lands a jab to Te Whare's midsection.
Benson Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Te Whare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Te Whare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Te Whare continues to drive forward.
Te Whare has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Te Whare fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Te Whare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Te Whare shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Te Whare stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.#T4#
Henderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Te Whare postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Te Whare, into his guard. #REVR##ES2#
Te Whare is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Te Whare tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riwahu Te Whare.
I think Te Whare has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riwahu Te Whare!
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