Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Henriksen finds it's way through Vinegar's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Vic Vinegar has been cut.
Vinegar lands an overhand right.
Vinegar swings for the body but Henriksen moves out of range.
Henriksen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Henriksen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinegar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinegar is looking to counter punch.
Vinegar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Vinegar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henriksen.
Vinegar punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Henriksen tries to clinch but Vinegar moves out of range.
Vinegar jabs at Henriksen's body.
Henriksen closes the distance and clinches up with Vinegar, looking for a takedown. Henriksen pushes Vinegar against the cage but Vinegar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinegar keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick from Henriksen lands but Vinegar takes it in his stride.
Vinegar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henriksen.
Henriksen slips a jab from Vinegar.
Henriksen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriksen misses with a left hand
and Vinegar counters with a straight right hand.
Vinegar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vinegar misses with a looping left.
Henriksen throws an off balance right hand
and Vinegar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Henriksen clinches with his opponent.
Henriksen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
A body shot lands from Vinegar.
Vinegar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
Henriksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinegar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinegar lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vinegar fails to land.
Vinegar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henriksen looks winded!
Vinegar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinegar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vinegar presses Henriksen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Vinegar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henriksen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinegar 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.
Vinegar has Henriksen flattened out and is raining down punches.
Vinegar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Henriksen.#T2#
Vinegar scores with strikes from the back.
Henriksen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vinegar scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Vinegar has the hooks in. Henriksen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henriksen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Henriksen is trapped and Vinegar is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Henriksen is in bad spot here.
Henriksen is still trying to improve position.
Henriksen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vinegar lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Henriksen can't escape the position.
Vinegar cracks Henriksen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Henriksen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Henriksen wants to escape the position.
Vinegar landing with strikes.
Henriksen wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Henriksen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Vinegar is working the ground and pound. Can Henriksen escape?
Vinegar trying to control momentarily.
Vinegar cracks Henriksen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Henriksen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Henriksen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Vinegar.
Henriksen tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Vinegar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Vinegar's cut.
That's time! Vinegar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vinegar takes a swing at Henriksen's ribcage but misses.
Vinegar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Vinegar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vic Vinegar is winning the standup battle so far.
Henriksen slips a straight right by Vinegar.
Vinegar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henriksen.
Henriksen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinegar defends it well.
A big right from Henriksen misses.
Henriksen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinegar was well out of range. Poor timing from Henriksen.
Vinegar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henriksen loads up on a big right hand but Vinegar slips the punch.
Henriksen scores with a body shot.
Vinegar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henriksen's hands.
Vinegar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vinegar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinegar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henriksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinegar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Vinegar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henriksen was covering up waiting for the punch and Vinegar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henriksen keeping moving, preventing Vinegar from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Henriksen is looking for a triangle but Vinegar pushes his legs off easily.
Vinegar preventing the sweep.
Vinegar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henriksen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vinegar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henriksen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vinegar has managed to get both his arms back between Henriksen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Henriksen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henriksen trying to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vinegar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vinegar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vinegar lands a couple of elbows.
Vinegar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henriksen keeping moving, preventing Vinegar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Henriksen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vinegar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vinegar with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Vinegar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vinegar trying to control but Henriksen is working from the bottom.
Vinegar chips away with some ground and pound.
Vinegar trying to control but Henriksen is working from the bottom.
Vic Vinegar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henriksen is pulling down on Vinegar's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Henriksen has his foot on Vinegar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vinegar works his way back into a safe position though.#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.
Vinegar with a nice head shot there.
Vinegar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vinegar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vinegar postures up.
Vinegar trying to control the position from guard on top but Henriksen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vinegar cracks Henriksen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinegar just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vinegar ducks under a wild hook from Henriksen.
Vinegar misses with a wild body shot.
Henriksen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 Vic Vinegar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vic Vinegar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vinegar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henriksen.
Vinegar misses with a straight right.
Vinegar needs to keep his hands up - Henriksen had a free shot at his head there.
Henriksen throws a hook to the side of Vinegar's head but Vinegar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Vinegar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Henriksen clinches up against the cage.
Vinegar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinegar lands with a right to the head.
Vinegar is looking to control Henriksen's arms but Henriksen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vinegar has his back to the cage.
Vinegar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vinegar lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Henriksen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Vinegar.
Henriksen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinegar.
Vinegar throws out a loose jab but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Vinegar misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinegar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinegar catches Henriksen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henriksen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Henriksen throws a lazy right hand but Vinegar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henriksen throws a hook but Vinegar blocks it.
A slow jab from Vinegar misses its intended target.
Henriksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinegar.
Henriksen throws a big shot that misses.
Henriksen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Henriksen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Vinegar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinegar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henriksen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinegar misses with a straight left.
Vinegar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Henriksen as Vinegar shoots in.
A telegraphed right hand from Henriksen misses the target.
Henriksen moves in looking to clinch but Vinegar pushes him off.
Alexander Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henriksen misses with a left hand
and Vinegar counters with a nice uppercut.
Henriksen scores with a jab.
Henriksen staying out of range there.
Henriksen with a hook.#CUT2#
Vic Vinegar's cut is getting worse.
Vinegar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Vinegar.
Henriksen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vinegar misses with a looping right.
Henriksen looks to land a left hand but Vinegar moved out of range nicely.
Henriksen moves out of range as Vinegar throws a body kick.
Vinegar slips under a jab.
Vinegar tries to score with a low kick but Henriksen moves his leg out of the way.
Henriksen lands a nice shot to the body.
Henriksen walks into a left hand.
Henriksen tries to clinch up.
Henriksen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vinegar. #T3#
Henriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vinegar throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henriksen misses with a body punch
and Vinegar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Henriksen. #CL2#
Henriksen forces Vinegar back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henriksen.
Henriksen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Vinegar.
Henriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henriksen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vinegar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Vinegar.
Vinegar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vinegar scores with a shot to the side of Henriksen's head.
A shot in the inside from Vinegar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinegar tries to throw a body punch but Henriksen avoids it by throwing Vinegar back against the cage.
Henriksen has a couple of punches blocked by Vinegar. #T4#
Vinegar scores with a shot to the side of Henriksen's head.
Henriksen misses with some punches.
Vinegar misses with a punch on the inside.
Henriksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vinegar fails to land.
Vinegar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
Henriksen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henriksen.
Good body shot from Vinegar.
Henriksen has a couple of punches blocked by Vinegar.
Still in the clinch, Vinegar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vinegar lands a right hand.
Henriksen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henriksen misses with a punch to the body.
Henriksen is leaning against Vinegar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinegar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henriksen's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Vinegar.
Henriksen throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinegar.
Vic Vinegar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Vinegar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Henriksen regains guard immediately.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Vinegar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinegar 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Vinegar!
Vic Vinegar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 411: Shamrock vs Balayan
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Coleman misses the target.
Henriksen is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Coleman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Henriksen there.#TD2#
Henriksen dives in and scores a takedown into Coleman's guard.#ES#
Coleman has his feet on Henriksen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexander Henriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Henriksen throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman throws an overhand right that lands on Henriksen's shoulder, as Henriksen tries to avoid the shot.
Coleman moves out of range as Henriksen strikes.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
Henriksen looks to clinch
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Henriksen moves into the clinch.#T1#
Coleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henriksen's elbow.
Henriksen blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman tries a body shot but Henriksen blocks it.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henriksen.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Coleman breaks from the clinch.
Coleman missing with a left hand there. Henriksen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Henriksen.
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Henriksen.
Henriksen throws a sloppy body shot
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Henriksen tries to counter it with a takedown but Coleman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henriksen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Coleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henriksen throws out the jab.
Henriksen throws a poor cross that misses
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman. #CL2#
Henriksen clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henriksen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Henriksen managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
Henriksen prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henriksen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman prevents a body shot from Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a body punch.
Henriksen lands with a left to the head.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henriksen avoiding damage as Coleman throws knees to the body.
Henriksen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well.
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henriksen managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Henriksen.
Henriksen prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Henriksen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henriksen prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Henriksen scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henriksen. #BC2#
Henriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henriksen misses with a head kick.
A combination from Henriksen does no damage.
Coleman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Henriksen lands.
Henriksen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coleman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Coleman slips a straight right by Henriksen.
Greg Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Henriksen.
Henriksen lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henriksen, as that shot connected. #T4#
Henriksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coleman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henriksen under the eye.
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henriksen tries to clinch
and Coleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Henriksen shoots in.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Henriksen.#CL2#
Henriksen closes the distance and clinches.
Henriksen misses with some punches.
Henriksen tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henriksen takes an elbow to the temple.
Coleman tries to work over Henriksen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henriksen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coleman has a couple of punches blocked by Henriksen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
Coleman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henriksen tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Henriksen back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Henriksen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Henriksen shoots and misses
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coleman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henriksen looks to clinch
and Coleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henriksen throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Henriksen.
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Coleman counters with a quick kick to the body but Henriksen blocks it.
Henriksen lands a nice shot that snaps Coleman's head back.
Henriksen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henriksen misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henriksen.
It seemed like Henriksen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Coleman does it's job there.
Coleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henriksen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman slips under a jab from Henriksen.
Henriksen digs a good body shot into Coleman's ribs.
Henriksen throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.#T1#
Henriksen misses with a jab to the body
and Coleman counters with a head kick. That will keep Henriksen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Coleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Henriksen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Coleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henriksen doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Henriksen is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Henriksen's cut even more.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Henriksen.
It looked like Coleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henriksen scores with a jab to the head.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut
and Coleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henriksen thinking.
Henriksen connects with the punch.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Henriksen is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henriksen finds it's way round the side to connect with Coleman's head.
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henriksen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henriksen throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henriksen.#T2#
Henriksen tries to clinch up.
Greg Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Henriksen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Henriksen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coleman to the ground. Henriksen is now in Coleman's guard.#ES#
Coleman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
Coleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman has Henriksen pressed against the cage.
Henriksen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coleman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coleman.
Henriksen misses with a punch to the body.
Henriksen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.#T3#
Henriksen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coleman lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Coleman is pressed up against the cage. Henriksen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coleman down to the mat. Coleman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Henriksen.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman throws a head kick that Henriksen semi-blocks.
Henriksen misses with a right hand #KD#
and Coleman counters with a nice right hand that sends Henriksen toppling to the canvas! Henriksen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Coleman finish him?!
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriksen throws a right hand that misses
and Coleman counters with a crisp right that sends Henriksen to the canvas! Coleman follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Coleman!
A relieved looking Greg Coleman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 407: Denke vs Balayan
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Henriksen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henriksen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henriksen lands with a good body shot.
Henriksen is looking to clinch.
Henriksen lands a nice shot that snaps Baha's head back.
Baha lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Henriksen moves in looking to clinch but Baha pushes him off.
A big left from Baha misses.
Henriksen misses with a left hand
letting Baha counter with a right hand.
Baha cracks Henriksen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriksen looks to land a right hand but Baha moved out of range.
Baha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henriksen moves away from the strike by Baha.
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baha slips a straight right by Henriksen.
Baha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baha throws a hook but Henriksen blocks it.
Baha throws a hook but Henriksen avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Baha misses the target.
Baha misses with a straight right.
Henriksen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Baha moves out of range of the strikes.
Henriksen lands a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baha.
Baha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henriksen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baha scrambles back to his feet.
Henriksen's corner calls for a 1-2. Henriksen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henriksen has his takedown stuffed
and Baha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henriksen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriksen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baha misses the shot to the body.
Henriksen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baha on the side of the head.
Baha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baha throwing a counter right hand but Henriksen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Baha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henriksen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Henriksen is out of range.
Henriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Baha tries to keep at a distance but Henriksen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baha throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Henriksen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Henriksen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Henriksen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Henriksen but great work by Baha.
Henriksen tries to bench press Baha off him but Baha keeps the position. #T3#
Henriksen can't do much from the bottom here.
Henriksen manages to get back to half guard.
Henriksen manages to get to full guard.
Henriksen is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Baha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baha throws a body shot but no joy.
Baha throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baha misses with a looping right.
Alexander Henriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henriksen ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Henriksen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henriksen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Henriksen does it's job there.
Henriksen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baha throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henriksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Badou Baha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baha throws a big shot that misses.
Henriksen tries to counter with a clinch but Baha shakes him off and moves away.
Henriksen looks to land a left hand but Baha moved out of range nicely.
Henriksen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Baha.
Henriksen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baha's head.
Henriksen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baha finds it's way round the side to connect with Henriksen's head.
Baha misses with a straight right.
Henriksen ducks right into an uppercut from Baha.
Baha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Henriksen defending well as Baha loads up on a big left hand.
Henriksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henriksen misses the body punch
and Baha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriksen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Baha counter with a right hand.
Baha throws a jab but it's blocked by Henriksen.
Henriksen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Baha takes one to the chin there.
Baha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henriksen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Henriksen slips a straight right by Baha.
A big right from Henriksen misses.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Henriksen moves away and avoids it.
Baha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henriksen throws out the jab.
Baha walks into a left hand.
Henriksen scores with a three punch combo!
Henriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baha misses with a hook.
Henriksen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Badou Baha is winning the standup battle so far.
Henriksen misses with a wild body shot.
Baha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baha misses with a looping right.
A big left from Baha misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Baha missing with a left hand there. Henriksen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henriksen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henriksen lands with an uppercut that bounces Baha off the cage and back into range.
Henriksen shoots and misses
and Baha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henriksen moves in looking to clinch but Baha pushes him off.
Baha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Henriksen throws a right and a left that Baha avoids nicely.
Baha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henriksen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Baha throws an overhand right that lands on Henriksen's shoulder, as Henriksen tries to avoid the shot.
Henriksen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Henriksen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bahas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henriksen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henriksen misses the shot to the body.
Henriksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baha.
Henriksen takes a swing at Baha's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Baha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Good exchange - Baha coming out on top.
Baha just misses with a punch to the body.
Henriksen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baha was well out of range. Poor timing from Henriksen.
Baha looks to land a left hand but Henriksen moved out of range nicely.
Henriksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baha counters with a right hand to the body.
Henriksen throws a jab when Baha was well out of range.
Baha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Henriksen moves away and avoids it.
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Henriksen scores with a jab.
A head kick from Henriksen lands but Baha takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Baha.#T4#
Henriksen misses with a wild body shot.
Henriksen with a hook.
Baha ducks under a wild hook from Henriksen.
Nice cross by Baha.
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baha misses with a straight left.
Baha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henriksen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henriksen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henriksen.
Baha scores with a jab. Henriksen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baha throws a body punch but Henriksen moves out of range.
Henriksen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Baha there.
Baha throws a looping overhand right but Henriksen ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badou Baha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Henriksen's cut.
That's time! Baha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Henriksen moves to clinch but Baha breaks away
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henriksen tries to clinch up but Baha circles away and keeps his distance.
Henriksen doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Henriksen misses with a right hand
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henriksen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good exchange - Henriksen coming out on top.
Henriksen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henriksen sizes up Baha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baha digs a good hook to Henriksen's body.
Baha lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baha with a hook.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha throws a jab when Henriksen was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Baha misses the target.
Henriksen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henriksen. #T1#
Baha punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Henriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Henriksen cracks Baha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henriksen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henriksen at a distance.
Henriksen throws a lazy uppercut
and Baha counters with a stiff right hand.
Henriksen throws a lazy right hand but Baha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henriksen scores with a decent looking hook.
Henriksen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henriksen there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Henriksen is rocked!
Henriksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baha misses with a body shot.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henriksen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Henriksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
Alexander Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henriksen throws a body punch but Baha moves out of range.
Baha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henriksen slips a jab from Baha.
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses.
Henriksen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henriksen fails with the takedown
and Baha counters with a straight right hand.
Baha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baha lands a slapping body shot.
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Henriksen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baha.
Henriksen moves out of range of the strikes.
Baha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baha throws a shot to the body.
Henriksen misses with a left hand
letting Baha counter with a right hand. #T3#
Baha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henriksen swings widly with a right hand
and Baha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henriksen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henriksen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baha stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baha misses with a straight left.
Badou Baha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baha cracks Henriksen with a good jab.
Henriksen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Baha counter with a right hand.
Baha connects with a body shot.
Henriksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Baha is just out of range.
Henriksen scores with a jab. Baha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baha lands a nice shot that snaps Henriksen's head back. #CL2#
Henriksen moves into the clinch.#T4#
Baha lands with a right to the head.
Henriksen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baha gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Baha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henriksen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henriksen at a distance.
Henriksen throws a lazy uppercut
and Baha counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Baha.
Baha misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henriksen misses with a straight right.
Henriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Baha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henriksen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badou Baha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baha, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badou Baha!
A very excited looking Badou Baha 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.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LX
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Henriksen throws a combination. Forbes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Henriksen scores with a hook.
Forbes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Henriksen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forbes swats away the attempt to clinch by Henriksen.
Forbes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forbes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henriksen moves in looking to clinch but Forbes pushes him off.
Henriksen misses with a hook.
Henriksen moves out of range as Forbes strikes.
Henriksen misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Henriksen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Forbes, pushing him back against the cage.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Forbes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henriksen.
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henriksen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forbes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henriksen looking for a takedown.
Bradford Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Henriksen.
Henriksen blocks an uppercut.
Forbes pushes Henriksen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen misses with a body punch. #TD#
Forbes jumps guard. #SUB#
Forbes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henriksen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henriksen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henriksen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Forbes dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Forbes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Henriksen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forbes defends well.
Henriksen is trying to control the position but Forbes postures up. #SUB#
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Henriksen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forbes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henriksen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forbes has managed to get both his arms back between Henriksen's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henriksen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henriksen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henriksen! #REVB#
Forbes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henriksen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriksen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forbes is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes working to try and regain half guard.
Forbes manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4##SUB2#
Henriksen seems to be working for a kimura but Forbes defends the submission attempt.
Henriksen wants to free his trapped foot but Forbes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Forbes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henriksen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Forbes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Henriksen is trying to work for a kimura but Forbes is defending well. #SUB#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Henriksen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Forbes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forbes lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Forbes to counter with a crisp jab.
Forbes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though.
Forbes jabs Henriksen right on the nose. Henriksen blinks but takes it well.
Henriksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henriksen doesn't manage to clinch there - Forbes circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henriksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henriksen misses with a kick to the body.
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forbes throws out a loose jab but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradford Forbes is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Henriksen ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Henriksen cracks Forbes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forbes dips to his left and cracks Henriksen with an uppercut!
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Henriksen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes works Henriksen's body with a nice hook.
Henriksen connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Forbes shoots in and gets a takedown into Henriksen's guard.
Forbes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Henriksen controls Forbes momentarily but Forbes frees himself. #SUB2#
Henriksen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forbes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forbes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Henriksen keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Henriksen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Forbes uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Henriksen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Forbes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henriksen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henriksen is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Forbes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henriksen, who protects the arm well.
Bradford Forbes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Forbes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Forbes tries to move to mount but Henriksen blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henriksen wants to control but Forbes postures up.
Henriksen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Forbes tries for a kimura but Henriksen is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Forbes tries for a kimura but Henriksen is defending well.
Forbes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Henriksen's legs.
Henriksen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Forbes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradford Forbes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henriksen misses with a body shot.
Henriksen throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
Henriksen misses with a hook #TD#
and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henriksen! #SUB#
Forbes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Forbes swings around for an armbar but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Forbes's guard.
Henriksen wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving. #SUB#
Forbes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henriksen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Forbes can't keep his opponent in guard - Henriksen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Henriksen wants to work for an arm triangle but Forbes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Forbes moves into full guard.
Forbes keeping moving, preventing Henriksen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Henriksen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Forbes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henriksen, into his guard. #REVR#
Henriksen can't keep his opponent in guard - Forbes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Forbes seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Henriksen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Forbes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henriksen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Forbes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Henriksen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Henriksen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henriksen.#SUB#
Forbes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Henriksen keeps moving. #SUB#
Forbes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forbes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Forbes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forbes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henriksen keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Henriksen is looking for a triangle but Forbes pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henriksen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henriksen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henriksen! #REVB#
Henriksen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Forbes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henriksen takes Forbes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Forbes is in trouble. #SUB2#
Henriksen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Forbes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bradford Forbes.
Well Forbes 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OFC 399: Outlast
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baratheon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baratheon throwing a counter right hand but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Henriksen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henriksen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baratheon blocks a jab.
Jab from Baratheon.
Henriksen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henriksen scores with a hook to the body. Baratheon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henriksen throws a hook but Baratheon blocks it.
Baratheon moves out of range of the strikes.
Henriksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henriksen shoots in but Baratheon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Henriksen moves out of range.
Henriksen slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baratheon takes a swing at Henriksen's ribcage but misses.
Stannis Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Henriksen has Baratheon up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baratheon.
Henriksen wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Henriksen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henriksen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baratheon is looking to break free of the clinch but Henriksen has double underhooks.
Baratheon lands a body shot. #BC#
Baratheon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henriksen misses with a body shot.
Baratheon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henriksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a head shot.
Baratheon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baratheon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henriksen misses with a right hand
and Baratheon counters with a stiff right hand.
Baratheon feints a jab promting Henriksen to slip. Baratheon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Henriksen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henriksen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henriksen clobbers Baratheon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henriksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baratheon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Henriksen misses with a hook.
Henriksen throws the kick towards the body but Baratheon avoids it.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
Henriksen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
Henriksen stalks Baratheon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baratheon's face. Baratheon staggers backwards, shaken.
Baratheon throws a jab but it's blocked by Henriksen.
Baratheon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
Baratheon swats away the attempt to clinch by Henriksen.
Henriksen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baratheon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baratheon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Baratheon scores with a sloppy right hand. Henriksen should have avoided that one.
Henriksen misses with a head kick.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Baratheon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baratheon throws a combination that misses
and Henriksen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Henriksen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baratheon back to the cage. Henriksen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baratheon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henriksen throws out the jab.
It looked like Baratheon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Henriksen coming out on top.
Henriksen connects with a crisp jab.
Baratheon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Henriksen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Baratheon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henriksen is aware though and is defending well.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Henriksen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Henriksen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baratheon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henriksen, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Baratheon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henriksen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baratheon has managed to get both his arms back between Henriksen's legs - danger averted.
Henriksen trying to control the position. #T4#
Henriksen trying to control the position here.
Henriksen trying to keep a closed guard but Baratheon is proving a slippery customer.
Henriksen keeping moving, preventing Baratheon from controlling successfully.
Henriksen is pulling down on Baratheon's head. It's preventing any offense from Baratheon, at least for the moment.
Henriksen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Baratheon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henriksen dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Henriksen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stannis Baratheon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Henriksen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henriksen is looking to clinch but Baratheon is avoiding it.
Henriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baratheon misses with a few strikes there.
Baratheon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henriksen.
Baratheon looks to land a combination but Henriksen avoids it well.
Baratheon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baratheon throwing a counter right hand but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
Baratheon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baratheon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stannis Baratheon is winning the standup battle so far.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Henriksen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baratheon, as that shot connected.
Baratheon looks to score with a jab to the body but Henriksen is just out of range.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henriksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henriksen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henriksen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses.
Henriksen misses with a hook to the body
and Baratheon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henriksen throws a wild body kick that Baratheon sees coming a mile off.
Baratheon cracks a nice hook into Henriksen's ribs.
Henriksen tries to clinch but Baratheon is having none of it.
Baratheon slips under a jab.
Henriksen misses with a head kick.
Baratheon avoids the body shot from Henriksen.
Baratheon looks to throw the jab but Henriksen is out of range.
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baratheon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baratheon throws a body shot but no joy.
Baratheon lands with a cross.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
Henriksen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the head.
Henriksen lands a front kick.
Henriksen moves to clinch but Baratheon breaks away
and Baratheon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Henriksen misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Baratheon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A jab lands there for Baratheon.
Baratheon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Henriksen closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Henriksen breaks from the clinch.
Baratheon misses with a wild combination.
Henriksen dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Henriksen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Henriksen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Henriksen throws out a loose jab but Baratheon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baratheon throws a hook but Henriksen blocks it.
Baratheon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henriksen's head backwards.
Baratheon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Baratheon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henriksen throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Baratheon misses the target.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Henriksen lands a big head kick that sends Baratheon tumbling to the mat! Henriksen takes a step backwards and waves Baratheon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A left lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon misses with a few strikes there.
Henriksen scores with a body shot. #T3#
Baratheon throws a hook but Henriksen blocks it.
Henriksen sizes up Baratheon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henriksen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henriksen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baratheon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baratheon moves away from the strike by Henriksen.
Henriksen missing with a left hand there. Baratheon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baratheon defending well as Henriksen loads up on a big left hand.
Henriksen throws a hook but Baratheon blocks it.
Henriksen moves away from the strike by Baratheon.
A nice side step and Henriksen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Henriksen connects with the punch.#CL2#
Henriksen clinches with his opponent.
Henriksen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henriksen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Henriksen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henriksen.
Some wild striking there from Henriksen. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Henriksen with that takedown attempt.
Henriksen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baratheon stalks Henriksen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Henriksen's face. Henriksen staggers backwards, shaken.
Baratheon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baratheon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Baratheon misses.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
Baratheon lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased. #CL2#
Henriksen gets a clinch.
Henriksen swings wildly with an uppercut but Baratheon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henriksen taking a breather.
Baratheon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henriksen's elbow.
A body shot lands from Henriksen.
Baratheon throws a punch but it's blocked by Henriksen.
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 Stannis Baratheon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baratheon misses with a wild combination.
Henriksen misses with a hook. Baratheon ducked under it nicely.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henriksen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henriksen scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henriksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Baratheon is just out of range.
Baratheon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henriksen circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henriksen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen defending well as Baratheon loads up on a big left hand.
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henriksen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henriksen pushes Baratheon away with a front kick.#T1#
Henriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henriksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baratheon catches Henriksen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baratheon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henriksen in his tracks.
Henriksen ducks right into an uppercut from Baratheon.
Henriksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Henriksen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baratheon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henriksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Baratheon is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Henriksen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Henriksen has Baratheon up against the cage in a clinch.
Baratheon blocks a body shot from Henriksen. #BC2#
Henriksen breaks from the clinch.
Henriksen misses with a straight right.
Baratheon swats away the attempt to clinch by Henriksen.
Alexander Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Baratheon throws a series of strikes that have Henriksen backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henriksen is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Baratheon misses the target.
Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baratheon.
Henriksen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
Henriksen throws a big shot that misses.
Henriksen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baratheon. Baratheon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baratheon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henriksen.
Henriksen blocks a jab.
Henriksen slips under a jab.
Baratheon slips under a jab.
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses.
Baratheon lands a jab.
Baratheon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henriksen missing with a left hand there. Baratheon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Henriksen with a series of wild strikes but Henriksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Henriksen swings for the body but Baratheon moves out of range.
Henriksen throws a hook but Baratheon blocks it.
Henriksen cracks Baratheon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baratheon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stannis Baratheon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baratheon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henriksen throws a lazy right hand but Baratheon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henriksen tries to clinch up but Baratheon circles away and keeps his distance.
Baratheon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henriksen on the side of the head.
Donk. Baratheon catches Henriksen right on the button with a cross.
Baratheon lands with an overhand left.
Henriksen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Henriksen avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon lands a right hook to the body.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Henriksen ducks under and follows up with a left that Henriksen also avoids with ease.
Henriksen thumps Baratheon with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baratheon clobbers Henriksen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baratheon with a nice cross.#T4#
Baratheon works the jab nicely.
Baratheon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henriksen looks to throw the jab but Baratheon is out of range.
Henriksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baratheon counters with a two punch combo.
Baratheon lands with a cross.
Baratheon staying out of range there.
Henriksen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baratheon lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
Henriksen throws out a leg kick but Baratheon moves out of range and Henriksen only half commits.
Henriksen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henriksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baratheon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baratheon jabs Henriksen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henriksen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baratheon back to the cage. Henriksen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henriksen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henriksen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baratheon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stannis Baratheon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baratheon, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stannis Baratheon!
Stannis Baratheon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AFC #13
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Vipunen misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Henriksen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vipunen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vipunen working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vipunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henriksen is really struggling to control Vipunen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Henriksen wants to pass the guard but Vipunen is keeping the position.
Henriksen wants to control from the top but Vipunen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen is looking to stand up but Henriksen isn't so interested in that idea.
Henriksen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vipunen managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1##SUB#
Henriksen drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Henriksen seems to have locked his on tight now - Vipunen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Henriksen, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexander Henriksen!
A very excited looking Alexander Henriksen 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.

Event: AFC #9 : Under Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Rashad but Al Rashad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henriksen with a nice cross.
Henriksen misses with a body punch
and Al Rashad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henriksen thinking.
Al Rashad misses with a straight left.
Henriksen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henriksen.
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#
Henriksen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henriksen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Rashad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Rashad tries to get to full guard but Henriksen has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Henriksen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Rashad defends it well. #T1#
Henriksen trying to control from half guard but Al Rashad is working away. #SUB#
Henriksen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Henriksen is looking for a kimura but Al Rashad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henriksen to get the leverage.
Henriksen prevents Al Rashad from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Rashad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Rashad won't allow Henriksen to pass to mount. #SUB#
Henriksen seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Rashad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Henriksen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Al Rashad is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Henriksen!
A very excited looking Alexander Henriksen 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.

Event: Logan vs Gracie 2
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Ada Izmir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henriksen is fending him off so far but Ada Izmir persists. Nope, Henriksen circles away and we're back to standing.
Henriksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ada Izmir counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.
Ada Izmir lands a glancing blow to the side of Henriksen's head.
Nice shot by Henriksen.
Alexander Henriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henriksen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henriksen throws a series of punches but Ada Izmir moves out of range.
Henriksen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ada Izmir eats them both and turns towards Henriksen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A lazy left from Ada Izmir finds it's target.
Ada Izmir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ada Izmir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Henriksen misses.
A jab lands there for Henriksen.
Henriksen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir slips under a jab from Henriksen.
Ada Izmir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ada Izmir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander Henriksen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Henriksen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ada Izmir walks into a jab.
Ada Izmir dips to his left and cracks Henriksen with an uppercut!
Ada Izmir slips a jab and a cross from Henriksen.
Ada Izmir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ada Izmir is looking to chop away at Henriksen's legs.
Ada Izmir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henriksen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ada Izmir counters with a straight right hand.
Henriksen throws a body punch but Ada Izmir moves out of range.
Henriksen lands the left hand.
Henriksen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir is looking to counter the offense by Henriksen and move into the clinch.
Henriksen scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ada Izmir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henriksen misses with a double jab. #T2#
Ada Izmir misses with a takedown
and Henriksen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzun Ada Izmir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Ada Izmir.
Henriksen throws out a powerful jab.
Henriksen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Henriksen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henriksen. Ada Izmir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henriksen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Henriksen scores with a head kick. Ada Izmir tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ada Izmir swings widly with a right hand
and Henriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henriksen thuds a left hand into Ada Izmir's body.
A cross from Henriksen lands.
A big left from Ada Izmir misses. #T3#
Ada Izmir gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a right hand
and Ada Izmir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Henriksen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ada Izmir back to the ropes. Henriksen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henriksen throws a sloppy head kick and Ada Izmir moves out of range easily.
Henriksen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ada Izmir slips a jab from Henriksen.
Ada Izmir half committed to a counter leg kick.
Henriksen misses with a head kick.
Henriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ada Izmir.
Henriksen avoids the body shot from Ada Izmir.
Henriksen connects with a crisp jab.
Henriksen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ada Izmir throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Henriksen throws a head kick that half lands. #KD2#
Henriksen lands a big head kick that sends Ada Izmir tumbling to the mat! Henriksen takes a step backwards and waves Ada Izmir back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ada Izmir is rocked!
Ada Izmir throws a leg kick but Henriksen moved away.
Oh Ada Izmir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Ada Izmir has closed the distance and engaged Henriksen in a clinch.
Ada Izmir seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Henriksen pulls Ada Izmir into guard.
Henriksen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Henriksen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ada Izmir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ada Izmir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ada Izmir stands up over Henriksen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ada Izmir trying to control but Henriksen is working from the bottom.
Henriksen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ada Izmir postures up in Henriksen's guard and throws a big left but Henriksen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Henriksen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Henriksen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ada Izmir tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Henriksen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henriksen lands with a shot to the body.
Henriksen lands with a slapping head kick.
Henriksen swinging wildly here.
Ada Izmir misses with a leg kick
and Ada Izmir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henriksen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Henriksen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Henriksen misses.
Henriksen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ada Izmir tries to clinch but Henriksen is having none of it.
Ada Izmir blocks a head kick by Henriksen. #CL#
Ada Izmir clinches with his opponent.
Ada Izmir lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Ada Izmir gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1##SUB2#
Henriksen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ada Izmir escapes and throws Henriksen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ada Izmir scoring with punches and elbows.
Ada Izmir trying to control the action but Henriksen is working from the bottom.
Ada Izmir working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Henriksen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ada Izmir takes a little break here. Henriksen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ada Izmir working away.#T2#
Henriksen is looking to regain half guard here but Ada Izmir keeps moving and retains side control.
Henriksen looks to move to half guard but instead Ada Izmir has passed into mount! Damn!
Ada Izmir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ada Izmir lands a heavy elbow.
Ada Izmir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Henriksen?
Uzun Ada Izmir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henriksen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriksen is looking to improve his position but Ada Izmir isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ada Izmir pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ada Izmir with shots to the head and body - Henriksen looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Henriksen's cut even more.
Henriksen tries to lock up and control but Ada Izmir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Ada Izmir punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Henriksen is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Alexander Henriksen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Henriksen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Henriksen is still in real trouble! Can Ada Izmir finish him?
Ada Izmir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henriksen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
Ada Izmir is taking a breather. Henriksen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ada Izmir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ada Izmir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ada Izmir is looking to advance position but Henriksen won't allow it.
Ada Izmir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henriksen tries to get to full guard but Ada Izmir has control of the leg.
Henriksen is trying to maintain the position but Ada Izmir is very close to passing his half guard.
Ada Izmir trying to pass the guard but Henriksen defending well.
Henriksen trying to control but Ada Izmir postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SUB2#
Henriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ada Izmir pulls his head out easily.
Henriksen wants to control but Ada Izmir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Ada Izmir.
Henriksen trying to hold on to Ada Izmir's head to control him but Ada Izmir postures up.
Henriksen has hold of Ada Izmir's hands but Ada Izmir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir is nestled in close to Henriksen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uzun Ada Izmir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Henriksen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henriksen misses with a body shot
and Ada Izmir counters with a nice body shot.
Henriksen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ada Izmir's head.
Ada Izmir throws a poor cross that misses
and Ada Izmir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ada Izmir slips under a jab.
Henriksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander Henriksen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Ada Izmir.
A head kick misses from Henriksen.
Henriksen lands with a good body shot.
Henriksen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ada Izmir throwing a counter right hand but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ada Izmir slips a straight right by Henriksen.
Ada Izmir on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD#
Ada Izmir knocks Henriksen to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#
Alexander Henriksen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Henriksen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Uzun Ada Izmir!
A victorious Uzun Ada Izmir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1#
Tigiev throws the left hand but Henriksen avoids the punch easily.
Tigiev slips under a jab from Henriksen.
Henriksen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tigiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Henriksen.
Henriksen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tigiev's head backwards.
A jab from Tigiev misses.
Tigiev punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tigiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Tigiev - just one landing.
Henriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Tigiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tigiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Henriksen.
Henriksen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tigiev blocks the body kick.
Tigiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henriksen throws a big shot that misses.
Tigiev throws a right and a left that Henriksen avoids nicely.
Henriksen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tigiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henriksen misses with a body shot. #T1#
Tigiev lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Tigiev works over Henriksen's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.
Tigiev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henriksen looks for the body kick but Tigiev saw that one coming.
Henriksen slips a jab and a cross from Tigiev.
Tigiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Tigiev lands a nice looking body shot.
Tigiev lands a jab-cross combination.
Henriksen swings for the body but Tigiev moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henriksen scores with a punch to the head.
Henriksen scores with a kick to the body.
Tigiev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henriksen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tigiev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tigiev jabs Henriksen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Tigiev.
Tigiev is looking to clinch. #T2#
Tigiev throws a nice looking combination but Henriksen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tigiev lands with a good body shot.
Henriksen lunges at Tigiev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tigiev's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tigiev. Henriksen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tigiev jabs at Henriksen's body.
Tigiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tigiev.
Nice defenses there by Tigiev.
Tigiev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henriksen tries to clinch up.
Henriksen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tigiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tigiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Henriksen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A left lands for Tigiev.
Tigiev throws a hook but Henriksen avoids it easily.
Tigiev lands a head shot.#T3#
Henriksen misses with a body shot
and Tigiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tigiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henriksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tigiev.
Henriksen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tigiev with a body shot.
Henriksen moves out of range as Tigiev strikes.
Henriksen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tigiev takes one to the chin there.
Henriksen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tigiev cracks Henriksen with an open hand slap.
Henriksen misses the jab.
Henriksen misses with a hook.
Henriksen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Tigiev.
Henriksen is looking to land body kicks.
Henriksen tries to clinch up but Tigiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Henriksen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Henriksen.
Tigiev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Tigiev does no damage.
It seemed like Henriksen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henriksen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tigiev. That did some damage!
Henriksen lands a jab to Tigiev's midsection.
Tigiev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henriksen's corner calls for a 1-2. Henriksen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tigiev misses with a straight right.
Tigiev slips a straight right by Henriksen.
Tigiev misses with a hook
and Henriksen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henriksen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tigiev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tigiev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henriksen.
Tigiev staying out of range there.
Tigiev misses with an uppercut. Henriksen saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sarmat Tigiev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Henriksen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tigiev looks to land a combination but Henriksen avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Henriksen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henriksen tries to clinch up but Tigiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Tigiev checks a leg kick nicely.
Tigiev missing with a left hand there. Henriksen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henriksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tigiev.
Henriksen throws a leg kick but Tigiev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Tigiev does no damage.
Tigiev misses with a hook.
Henriksen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Henriksen throws a front kick aimed at Tigiev's knee but Tigiev avoids it well.
Henriksen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henriksen misses with a right hand
and Tigiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Henriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Henriksen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henriksen moves away from the strike by Tigiev.
A slow jab from Henriksen misses its intended target.
Henriksen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Tigiev misses.
Henriksen wants to counter the offense by Tigiev and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henriksen. Tigiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tigiev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tigiev scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Henriksen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tigiev just leaning against Henriksen, taking a breather. #BC#
Tigiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henriksen delivers a nice body kick.
Henriksen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tigiev throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Tigiev misses the target.
Henriksen takes a swing at Tigiev's ribcage but misses.
Tigiev throws a hook but Henriksen blocks it.
Tigiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henriksen slips under a jab.
Henriksen misses with a straight left.
Tigiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Henriksen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tigiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Tigiev.
Henriksen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henriksen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tigiev misses the target.
The fighters circling - Tigiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henriksen keeps Tigiev at a distance using the push kick.
Tigiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
Tigiev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henriksen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Henriksen moves out of range as Tigiev strikes.
Henriksen misses with a right hand
and Tigiev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henriksen thinking.
Henriksen lands with a straight right. Tigiev didn't see that one coming.
Sarmat Tigiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Henriksen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henriksen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henriksen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big left from Henriksen misses.
Tigiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Henriksen is just out of range.
Henriksen lands with a shot to the body.
Henriksen jabs at Tigiev's body.
Henriksen lands a jab.
Tigiev tests Henriksen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Nice jab there from Tigiev.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tigiev.
Tigiev misses with a hook.#CL2#
Henriksen clinches up against the cage.
Tigiev misses with the head strike.
Tigiev tries to work over Henriksen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Henriksen.
A short right from Henriksen on the inside. #TD2#
Henriksen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Henriksen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Henriksen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tigiev frees his head nicely. Oh but Henriksen has switched to an armbar! Tigiev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alexander Henriksen!
Alexander Henriksen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 48: MUNDI VS. JABNEEL
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Henriksen throws a body kick that misses
enabling Trowning to counter with a crisp jab.
Henriksen misses with a looping left.
Trowning stalks Henriksen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Henriksen's face. Henriksen staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.
Henriksen ducks under a wild hook from Trowning.
Trowning scores with a nice right hand.
Trowning bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henriksen's head backwards.
Henriksen misses with a left hand
and Trowning counters with a left to the body.
Henriksen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trowning defending well as Henriksen loads up on a big left hand.
Trowning looks to throw the jab but Henriksen is out of range.
A nice side step and Henriksen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henriksen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henriksen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henriksen throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Trowning to counter with a crisp jab.
Henriksen misses with a body punch
and Trowning counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henriksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trowning is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Trowning circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trowning counters with a left to the body.
Trowning connects with a nice looking jab.
Henriksen lands with an uppercut that bounces Trowning off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Henriksen misses.
Henriksen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander Henriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trowning throws a lazy uppercut
and Henriksen counters with a nice body shot.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut. Trowning saw that one coming.
Trowning is looking to counter punch.
Henriksen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Henriksen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trowning cracks a nice hook into Henriksen's ribs.#T2#
Trowning lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trowning blocks the body kick.
Trowning is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Henriksen misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henriksen throws a right hand that misses
and Trowning counters with a right hand to the body.
Trowning slips a straight right by Henriksen.
Trowning misses with a double jab
and Henriksen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henriksen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trowning keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Henriksen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trowning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henriksen's elbow.
Henriksen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trowning can't find room to land a body shot as Henriksen controls the action. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trowning misses with a punch to the body.
Henriksen struggles to land a body shot inside as Trowning controls his hands.
Henriksen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trowning to keep the fight standing.
Henriksen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trowning backwards.
Trowning misses with some punches.
Henriksen tries to pull guard but Trowning won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Henriksen.
Trowning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henriksen lands a right hand.
Trowning pushes Henriksen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trowning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henriksen swings wildly with an uppercut but Trowning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henriksen misses with some punches.
Trowning misses with a body punch.
Henriksen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trowning lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henriksen misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Trowning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henriksen misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Henriksen jumps guard and drags Trowning to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henriksen is trying to control the position but Trowning postures up.
Henriksen seems keen to control Trowning's posture.
Trowning is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Trowning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henriksen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trowning has managed to get both his arms back between Henriksen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Henriksen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trowning trying to control the position from guard on top but Henriksen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trowning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henriksen seems keen to control Trowning's posture.
Trowning looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Trowning will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Henriksen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Henriksen misses with a jab to the body
and Trowning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henriksen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Trowning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trowning scores with a jab.
Henriksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trowning counters with a nice uppercut.
Henriksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Trowning is just out of range.
Henriksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henriksen throws out a loose jab but Trowning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trowning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henriksen.
Henriksen throws a shot from downtown. Trowning moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Trowning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henriksen scores with a sloppy right hand. Trowning should have avoided that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Henriksen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trowning throws a lazy right hand but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Henriksen misses with a looping left.
Henriksen misses with a straight left.
Henriksen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Henriksen.
Henriksen tries to land a front kick but Trowning steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trowning is looking to counter punch.
Trowning moves out of range of the body kick.
Trowning throws a lazy right hand but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henriksen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trowning's hands.
Henry Trowning is winning the standup battle so far.
Trowning throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Henriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
Henriksen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab by Henriksen.
Good leg kick by Henriksen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henriksen cracks Trowning with an open hand slap.#T2#
Henriksen misses with a hook.
Henriksen misses with a kick to the body.
Trowning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Trowning rushes Henriksen and presses him up against the cage.
Henriksen prevents a body shot from Trowning.
Nice body punch from Trowning - that landed with a thud.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
Trowning prevents a body shot from Henriksen.
Henriksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trowning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henriksen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Trowning.
Trowning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trowning.
Trowning lands with a left to the head.
Henriksen misses with a body punch.
Trowning working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Henriksen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Trowning.
Trowning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
Henriksen blocks a body shot from Trowning.
Trowning lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
Henriksen misses with some punches.
Trowning working aggressively here.
Trowning digs a right hand into Henriksen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henriksen's gas tank.
Henriksen blocks a body shot from Trowning.
Trowning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Henriksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trowning scores with a hook to the body.
Trowning lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Henriksen's cut even more.#BC#
Trowning manages to break the clinch.
Trowning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henriksen ducks under a wild hook from Trowning.
Henriksen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trowning looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Trowning closes the distance and pushes Henriksen back into the cage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henriksen lands a hook that snaps the head of Trowning backwards.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Trowning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trowning blocks an uppercut.
Trowning throws a punch but it's blocked by Henriksen.
Trowning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henriksen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henriksen.
A shot in the inside from Trowning.
Henriksen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trowning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trowning working aggressively here.
Trowning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henriksen working aggressively here.
Henriksen struggles to land a body shot inside as Trowning controls his hands.
Henriksen swings wildly with an uppercut but Trowning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henriksen can't find room to land a body shot as Trowning controls the action.
Henriksen lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Henry Trowning will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Henriksen'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Henriksen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henriksen lands with a shot to the body.
Trowning tests Henriksen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henriksen misses with a looping right.
Trowning appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Henriksen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trowning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henriksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trowning misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henriksen! But no joy.
Henriksen misses with a hook
enabling Trowning to counter with a crisp jab.
Henriksen looks to land a right hand but Trowning moved out of range.
Trowning avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Henriksen avoids the body shot from Trowning.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut
and Trowning counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henriksen swings widly with a right hand
and Trowning counters with a nice uppercut.
Trowning jabs at Henriksen's body.
Trowning misses with a straight right.
Trowning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trowning appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Henriksen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trowning cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trowning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
Henriksen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trowning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trowning jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexander Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henriksen misses with a looping left.
Trowning misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henriksen slips a jab from Trowning.
Trowning is looking to clinch but Henriksen is avoiding it.
Trowning shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trowning stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trowning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Henriksen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trowning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henriksen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trowning circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Trowning to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
The cut above Alexander Henriksen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Henriksen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trowning.
Trowning misses with a body shot.
Henriksen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trowning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henriksen wants to clinch up but Trowning keeps it at a distance.
Henriksen moves in looking to clinch but Trowning pushes him off.
Trowning comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trowning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Henriksen tries to get set, Trowning tries to push him back and clinch up but Henriksen manages to avoid the attempt.
Trowning is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trowning throws a shot to the body.
Trowning jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henriksen misses with a kick to the body
and Trowning counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Henriksen looks for the body kick but Trowning saw that one coming.
A big right from Henriksen misses.
Trowning cracks a nice hook into Henriksen's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henriksen tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Trowning counters with a crisp right hand that drops Henriksen! Trowning lets Henriksen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Henriksen is rocked!#CUT#
Alexander Henriksen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut
and Trowning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Trowning finish him?
Trowning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
Trowning misses the shot to the body.
Henriksen takes one on the button.
Henriksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trowning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trowning lands an overhand right.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Trowning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trowning, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Trowning!
An out of breath Henry Trowning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 41
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellis misses the target.
Henriksen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henriksen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellis.
Ellis lands the left hand.
Ellis throws a leg kick
and Henriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henriksen.
Ellis is looking to chop away at Henriksen's legs.
Henriksen checks the leg kick.
Henriksen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellis.
Ellis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ellis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellis moves out of range as Henriksen throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Henriksen.#T1#
Ellis misses with a hook. Henriksen ducked under it nicely.
Ellis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henriksen. That did some damage!
Marv Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henriksen.
Henriksen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ellis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ellis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis misses with an uppercut. Henriksen saw that one coming.
Ellis backing away here, and Henriksen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Henriksen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellis.
Henriksen blocks a leg kick.
Henriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ellis is looking to clinch but Henriksen is avoiding it.
Henriksen misses with a hook.#T2#
Ellis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henriksen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ellis throws a right hand that Henriksen ducks under and follows up with a left that Henriksen also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Ellis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henriksen! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriksen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Ellis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Henriksen.
Ellis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henriksen momentarily.
Ellis lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henriksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.#CL#
Ellis darts in and clinches Henriksen up against the cage.
Henriksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Henriksen fails to land.
Henriksen tries to throw a body punch but Ellis avoids it by throwing Henriksen back against the cage. #T3#
Ellis misses with some punches.
Henriksen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
A short right from Ellis.
Henriksen blocks a body shot from Ellis.
Henriksen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellis's elbow.
Henriksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Henriksen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henriksen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
A body shot lands from Henriksen.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Henriksen blocking some punches. #TD2#
Henriksen pulls Ellis into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriksen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Henriksen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellis passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriksen sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Ellis passes to side control. #SUB#
Ellis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ellis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ellis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ellis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henriksen has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marv Ellis 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#
Ellis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henriksen circles away quickly and effectively.
Henriksen throws out a counter right but Ellis avoids it with no problem.
Ellis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henriksen.
Henriksen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ellis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ellis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellis lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Ellis tests Henriksen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ellis throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Henriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Ellis catches Henriksen right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut.
Ellis throwing a counter right hand but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut. Ellis saw that one coming.
Ellis misses with a right hand
enabling Henriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ellis lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Ellis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ellis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ellis scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellis.
Ellis misses with a shot to the body
letting Henriksen counter with a right hand.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Henriksen moves out of range. #CL#
Ellis clinches up against the cage.
Henriksen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Henriksen on the inside.
Marv Ellis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henriksen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellis.
Ellis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henriksen's elbow.
Henriksen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henriksen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henriksen can't find room to land a body shot as Ellis controls the action. #T2#
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis swings wildly with an uppercut but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henriksen working aggressively here.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ellis.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Henriksen's ribcage. Henriksen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ellis to keep the fight standing.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Henriksen fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Ellis.
Ellis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Henriksen controls his hands.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henriksens head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis presses Henriksen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
Ellis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Henriksen's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Henriksen is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Ellis. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?#KD#
Ellis connects with a big uppercut there that sends Henriksen tumbling to the ground! Ellis follows him down into his guard.
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but Henriksen is retaining full guard.
Ellis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Ellis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ellis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ellis tries for a kimura but Henriksen is defending well.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Ellis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henriksen is trying to control Ellis's posture but Ellis avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marv Ellis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henriksen walks into a straight right hand from Ellis.
Ellis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellis.#KD#
Ellis throws a left that rocks Henriksen and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ellis dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Henriksen regain composure! #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.#SUB#
Ellis is trying to get an arm triangle but Henriksen is defending well. #SUB#
Ellis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henriksen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ellis is trying to get an arm triangle but Henriksen is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Henriksen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Ellis is trying to get an arm triangle but Henriksen is defending well.
Henriksen manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Henriksen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ellis is looking to advance position but Henriksen won't allow it.
Ellis works his way into full mount!
Ellis avoids the attempt from Henriksen to control.
Henriksen reaches up to try and control the position but Ellis seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Henriksen rolls and tries to escape and now Ellis has his back!
Alexander Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Henriksen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ellis gets his way! #SUB#
Ellis is persistently looking for the submission but Henriksen is defending it well. #SUB#
Ellis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Henriksen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Henriksen trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Ellis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Henriksen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Marv Ellis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ellis controlling from the back.
Henriksen wants to control his opponent's hands but Ellis gets his hands free.
Henriksen breaks Ellis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Henriksen postures up in Ellis's guard and throws a big left but Ellis blocks it.
Henriksen throwing strikes from guard but Ellis blocks nicely.
Ellis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henriksen is one step ahead there.
Ellis is adopting a defensive guard.
Henriksen is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Ellis wants to sweep but no luck.
Henriksen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Ellis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henriksen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marv Ellis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henriksen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ellis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis is trying to keep Henriksen in close.
Henriksen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marv Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ellis 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marv Ellis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marv Ellis waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DARE 33
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henriksen defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Henriksen ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Henriksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Henriksen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Rod Jackson has been cut.
Nice shot by Jackson.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.
We've been told by Henriksen's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Henriksen off the cage and back into range.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henriksen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Henriksen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Henriksen shrugs it off though. #T1#
Jackson slips under a jab.
Henriksen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson takes a swing at Henriksen's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Henriksen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henriksen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Henriksen's ribs.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Jackson drops Henriksen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Henriksen looks back up at him and smiles so Jackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Henriksen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henriksen walks straight into a right hand from Jackson - that's dropped him! Jackson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Henriksen from any more punishment! Henriksen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rod Jackson!
Rod Jackson 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.

Event: DARE 27
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Ki Duk moves in looking to clinch but Henriksen pushes him off.
Henriksen misses with a two punch combination.
Henriksen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ki Duk doesn't seem bothered though.
Henriksen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aspire Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Ki Duk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henriksen throws a hook but Ki Duk blocks it.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Henriksen is having none of it. #CL2#
Ki Duk closes the distance and clinches.
Henriksen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ki Duk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ki Duk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ki Duk fails to land. #TD#
Henriksen drags the fight down to the ground.
Henriksen 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.#SUB#
Henriksen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ki Duk is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Henriksen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ki Duk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Henriksen looks to move to half guard but instead Ki Duk has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Ki Duk controlling the position easily from mount.
Ki Duk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henriksen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ki Duk prevents Henriksen from improving his position.
It looks like Ki Duk is going to stand back up.
Henriksen is looking to control Ki Duk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henriksen avoid being mounted?
Henriksen wants to get back to full guard.
Ki Duk performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ki Duk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ki Duk lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Henriksen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ki Duk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henriksen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henriksen tries to get to full guard but Ki Duk has control of the leg.
Henriksen gets back to full guard.
Ki Duk postures up. #SUB#
Henriksen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Ki Duk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Henriksen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ki Duk defends well.
Ki Duk trying to control the position from guard on top but Henriksen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Henriksen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henriksen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ki Duk pushes down on Henriksen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#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.
Ki Duk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henriksen wants to improve his position but Ki Duk is controlling well.
Henriksen is trying to maintain the position but Ki Duk is very close to passing his half guard.
Ki Duk tries to stand and escape but Henriksen is controlling the position.
Ki Duk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ki Duk trying to control the action but Henriksen is working from the bottom.
Ki Duk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ki Duk wants to free his trapped foot but Henriksen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki Duk controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bong Ki Duk will probably get the nod.
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#
Henriksen throws a jab when Ki Duk was well out of range.
No joy there for Ki Duk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henriksen with a hook.
Henriksen throws a series of punches but Ki Duk avoids them all with ease.
Ki Duk needs to keep his hands up - Henriksen had a free shot at his head there.
Ki Duk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ki Duk slips under a jab.
Ki Duk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henriksen.
Ki Duk throws an overhand right that lands on Henriksen's shoulder, as Henriksen tries to avoid the shot.
Ki Duk throws a head kick but Henriksen moves out of range.
Henriksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Henriksen moves out of range.
Henriksen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henriksen misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen dodges the punch combination from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Ki Duk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki Duk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henriksen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ki Duk's hands.#T1#
Ki Duk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henriksen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander Henriksen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ki Duk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henriksen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ki Duk misses with a leg kick.
Henriksen misses with a straight left.
Henriksen slips a jab and a cross from Ki Duk.
Henriksen cracks Ki Duk with an open hand slap.
Henriksen throws an overhand right that lands on Ki Duk's shoulder, as Ki Duk tries to avoid the shot.
Henriksen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ki Duk throws a nice looking combination but Henriksen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henriksen is looking to counter punch.
Henriksen sizes up Ki Duk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ki Duk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ki Duk.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut.
Ki Duk tries to counter with a clinch but Henriksen shakes him off and moves away.
Henriksen looks to throw the jab but Ki Duk is out of range.
Ki Duk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henriksen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henriksen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ki Duk tries to clinch up but Henriksen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ki Duk looks to land a right hand but Henriksen moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Ki Duk throws a head kick but Henriksen moves out of range.
Henriksen checks a low kick from Ki Duk.
Henriksen defending well as Ki Duk loads up on a big left hand.
Henriksen jabs Ki Duk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ki Duk scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Henriksen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henriksen. Ki Duk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ki Duk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henriksen with a hook.
Henriksen misses with a looping left.
Ki Duk misses with a body shot.
Henriksen pushes Ki Duk away with a front kick.
Henriksen lands with a shot to the body.
Ki Duk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ki Duk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ki Duk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Ki Duk scores with a hook to the body. Henriksen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Henriksen is having none of it. #T3#
Henriksen connects with a crisp jab.
Ki Duk moves away from the strike by Henriksen.
Henriksen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ki Duk takes a step back to recover.
Ki Duk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ki Duk misses with a body punch
and Henriksen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ki Duk misses with a few strikes there.
Ki Duk is breathing heavily.
Ki Duk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henriksen scores with a nice body kick.
Ki Duk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henriksen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ki Duk scrambles back to his feet.
Ki Duk throws a series of punches but Henriksen avoids them all with ease.
Henriksen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ki Duk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ki Duk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ki Duk dodges the punch combination from Henriksen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ki Duk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henriksen.
Ki Duk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henriksen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Henriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ki Duk.
Henriksen blocks the body kick. #T4#
Ki Duk throws a right and a left that Henriksen avoids nicely.
Henriksen lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Henriksen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ki Duk doesn't seem phased though.
Henriksen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ki Duk.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut. Ki Duk saw that one coming.
Henriksen slips a jab and a cross from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk tries to clinch up but Henriksen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ki Duk wants to clinch.
Henriksen missing with a left hand there. Ki Duk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henriksen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ki Duk can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Ki Duk clinches up against the cage.
Henriksen misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henriksen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Henriksen fails to land.
Ki Duk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ki Duk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ki Duk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Henriksen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ki Duk throws a head kick but Henriksen moves out of range.
Ki Duk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henriksen misses with a body kick.
Ki Duk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ki Duk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henriksen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ki Duk connects with a high kick.
Ki Duk misses with a few strikes there.
Ki Duk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henriksen misses with a body kick.
Henriksen dodges the punch combination from Ki Duk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Duk misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Ki Duk.
A big left from Henriksen misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henriksen, as that shot connected.
Ki Duk ducks under a wild hook from Henriksen.#T1#
Ki Duk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ki Duk duly obliges.
Ki Duk slips a straight right by Henriksen.
Henriksen throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
Henriksen throws the kick towards the body but Ki Duk avoids it.
Henriksen misses with a wild body shot.
Henriksen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henriksen throws a looping overhand right but Ki Duk ducks down to avoid it.
Henriksen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ki Duk is looking to slow Henriksen down with leg kicks.
Henriksen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ki Duk.
No joy there for Ki Duk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Ki Duk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen misses with a two punch combination.
Henriksen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ki Duk staying out of range there.
Henriksen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bong Ki Duk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henriksen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ki Duk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henriksen.#T2#
Ki Duk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ki Duk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Henriksen moves out of range.
It looked like Henriksen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ki Duk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henriksen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henriksen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Henriksen misses.
Ki Duk throws a right hand that Henriksen ducks under and follows up with a left that Henriksen also avoids with ease.
Ki Duk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Ki Duk does no damage.
Henriksen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Henriksen tests Ki Duk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Ki Duk does no damage.
Ki Duk lands with a nice body kick.
Ki Duk lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Henriksen lands a jab to Ki Duk's midsection.
Ki Duk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henriksen throws an overhand right that lands on Ki Duk's shoulder, as Ki Duk tries to avoid the shot.
Ki Duk wants to counter the offense by Henriksen and move into the clinch position.
Ki Duk throws a right and a left that Henriksen avoids nicely. #T3#
Ki Duk misses with a two punch combination.
Henriksen throws a body punch but Ki Duk moves out of range.
As Henriksen backs off Ki Duk throws a huge counter combo but Henriksen manages to avoid it all.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henriksen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ki Duk on the side of the head.
Ki Duk swinging wildly here.
Henriksen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ki Duk tries to clinch there but Henriksen circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Henriksen there.
Henriksen throws a looping overhand right but Ki Duk ducks down to avoid it.
Ki Duk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henriksen rather than just go for the knockout.
Henriksen connects with a looping right hand.
Henriksen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henriksen takes a swing at Ki Duk's ribcage but misses.
Henriksen misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henriksen. Ki Duk does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ki Duk.
Henriksen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ki Duk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ki Duk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Henriksen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henriksen.
Henriksen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ki Duk.
Henriksen lands a two punch combo.
Ki Duk misses with a right hand
and Henriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henriksen misses the jab.
Henriksen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk is looking to chop away at Henriksen's legs.
Henriksen scores with a nice right hand.
Henriksen cracks Ki Duk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ki Duk tries to clinch there but Henriksen circles away.
Henriksen misses with a looping left.
Ki Duk is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Henriksen misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henriksen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ki Duk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henriksen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ki Duk throws a series of punches but Henriksen avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Henriksen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henriksen 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Henriksen!
Alexander Henriksen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 23
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Zulu blocks a jab.
Zulu throws a body kick that misses
and Henriksen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Henriksen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zulu.
Some wild striking there from Henriksen.
Zulu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zulu looks for the body kick but Henriksen saw that one coming.
Henriksen defending well as Zulu loads up on a big left hand.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zulu ducks right into an uppercut from Henriksen.
Zulu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zulu throws the kick towards the body but Henriksen avoids it.#T1#
Zulu throws a lazy head kick
and Henriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henriksen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zulu throws a head kick but Henriksen moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zulu.
Zulu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henriksen circles away quickly and effectively.
Henriksen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Zulu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henriksen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henriksen misses with a body shot.
Zulu lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Zulu misses.
Zulu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henriksen throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zulu scores with a head kick.
Henriksen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henriksen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zulu misses with a wild body shot.
Henriksen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Henriksen.#CUT#
That has opened up Kvame Zulu's cut even more.
Zulu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henriksen throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Zulu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zulu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zulu throws a hook but Henriksen blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu. #T3#
Zulu connects with an inside leg kick.
Zulu blocks a jab.
Zulu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zulu sizes up Henriksen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zulu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henriksen moves out of range as Zulu strikes.
Henriksen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Henriksen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henriksen takes one to the chin there.
Zulu throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kvame Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henriksen throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Henriksen.#T4#
Henriksen throws an off balance right hand
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zulu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Henriksen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu scores with a jab. Henriksen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henriksen moves out of range of the body kick from Zulu.
Henriksen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zulu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zulu.
Zulu avoids the body shot from Henriksen.
Zulu walks into a straight right hand from Henriksen.
Nice body kick there by Zulu.
Zulu lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Zulu lands a jab to Henriksen's midsection.
Zulu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zulu throws out a loose jab but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu throws a body punch but Henriksen moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Henriksen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zulu.
Zulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Henriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Henriksen. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Henriksen as he checks the leg kick.
Zulu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henriksen on the side of the head.
Henriksen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Henriksen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zulu slips a jab from Henriksen.
Henriksen throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Henriksen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henriksen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zulu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Henriksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Henriksen.
Henriksen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zulu loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Zulu throws the left hand but Henriksen avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Henriksen does it's job there.
Zulu lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henriksen.
Zulu with a hook.
Zulu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Zulu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henriksen throws a series of punches but Zulu moves out of range.
Zulu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Zulu throws a leg kick but Henriksen checks it.
Henriksen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Henriksen connects with a right hand. Zulu shakes it off.
Zulu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henriksen needs to keep his hands up - Zulu had a free shot at his head there.
Zulu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Zulu tenderised Henriksen's leg. Henriksen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zulu tries to land a body kick
and Henriksen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Kvame Zulu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Henriksen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zulu.
Zulu with a hook.
Zulu loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.#T3#
Zulu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Zulu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zulu throws a solid leg kick but Henriksen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zulu.
It looked like Henriksen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zulu.
Zulu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Henriksen misses with a shot to the body
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henriksen checks a leg kick.
Henriksen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henriksen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Henriksen works Zulu's body with a nice hook.
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
Henriksen avoids the head kick by Zulu. #T4#
A jab from Henriksen misses.
Zulu throws a fast counter high kick but Henriksen manages to duck under it in time.
Henriksen moves out of range of the body kick.
Henriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zulu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zulu, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu thuds his shin into the meat of Henriksen's side.
Zulu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zulu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zulu staying out of range there.
Zulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henriksen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zulu. Zulu obviously looking to wear him down.
Henriksen misses with the body kick
and Zulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kvame Zulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zulu.
Zulu misses with a straight right.
Zulu thows a body kick. Henriksen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Henriksen checks a low kick from Zulu.
An attempted straight right counter from Henriksen misses the target.
Henriksen works the jab nicely.
Zulu thuds his shin into the meat of Henriksen's side.
Kvame Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zulu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henriksen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zulu loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Zulu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henriksen blocks a head kick by Zulu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zulu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Henriksen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zulu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Henriksen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Henriksen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zulu.
Zulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zulu.
Zulu lands with a nice body punch.
Zulu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henriksen.
Zulu takes a swing at Henriksen's ribcage but misses.
Zulu scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zulu.
Zulu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henriksen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zulu.
Alexander Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zulu. Henriksen shrugs it off though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henriksen misses the jab.
Zulu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zulu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zulu tests Henriksen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zulu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zulu throws the kick towards the body but Henriksen avoids it.
Zulu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
Henriksen drops his hands momentarily and Zulu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Zulu thuds his shin into the meat of Henriksen's side.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henriksen misses the jab.
Henriksen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A lazy left from Zulu finds it's target.
Zulu throws a jab when Henriksen was well out of range.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Henriksen.
Zulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henriksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zulu missing with a left hand there. Henriksen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Henriksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zulu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zulu lands a body shot.
Zulu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henriksen at a distance.
Zulu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Zulu lands with a nice body punch.
Henriksen misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zulu! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu lands with an overhand left.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Henriksen is out of range.
Zulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zulu misses with an uppercut. Henriksen saw that one coming.
Zulu lands with a right hand.
Henriksen lands with a straight right. Zulu didn't see that one coming.
Henriksen digs a good body shot into Zulu's ribs.
Kvame Zulu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henriksen blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kvame Zulu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zulu 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DARE 18
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Williamson fails to land the takedown.
Henriksen with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Williamson has been cut.#KD2#
Henriksen cracks Williamson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Henriksen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Williamson to stand back up!#ROC2#
Williamson is rocked!
Williamson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henriksen counters with a huge right that knocks Williamson out cold! Henriksen is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Henriksen!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Henriksen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KFC 37: San Diego vs Ji Woo
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Cena takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henriksen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henriksen wants it to stay on the feet.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cena fails with the takedown
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Alexander Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Henriksen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cena's head backwards.
Henriksen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cena. Cena circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henriksen thows a body kick. Cena tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cena looks winded!
Henriksen cracks a nice hook into Cena's ribs.
Henriksen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crack! Henriksen connects with the perfect overhand right and Cena falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Henriksen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Henriksen!
Alexander Henriksen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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