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Event:
IFC 61 Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Niyotrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niyotrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Niyotrong lands a body punch.
Niyotrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niyotrong tries to throw a body punch but Hetherington avoids it by throwing Niyotrong back against the cage.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short uppercut from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hetherington blocking some punches.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Hetherington.
Niyotrong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with a body punch.
Niyotrong misses with some punches.
Niyotrong pushes Hetherington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Still in the clinch, Niyotrong scores with a nice short 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!
Niyotrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetheringtons head.
Niyotrong misses with a punch to the body.
Niyotrong tries to throw a body punch but Hetherington avoids it by throwing Niyotrong back against the cage.
Hetherington tries to pull guard but Niyotrong won't allow it.
Niyotrong goes for a takedown attempt but Hetherington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Niyotrong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niyotrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niyotrong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hetherington if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Hetherington rushes Niyotrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Niyotrong controls the action.
Niyotrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niyotrong blocking some punches.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
Hetherington jumps guard but Niyotrong stands there with Hetherington around his waist. Hetherington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hetherington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hetherington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Niyotrong.
Good body shot from Hetherington.
Hetherington looking for a takedown.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Niyotrong tries to throw a body punch but Hetherington avoids it by throwing Niyotrong back against the cage.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niyotrong. #TD2#
Hetherington jumps guard and drags Niyotrong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetherington keeping moving, preventing Niyotrong from controlling successfully.
Hetherington trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Niyotrong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hetherington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niyotrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hetherington shoots in and drives through. Niyotrong sprawls well.
Hetherington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hetherington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Niyotrong.
Niyotrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3##CL2#
Hetherington rushes Niyotrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niyotrong misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niyotrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hetherington.
Niyotrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetheringtons head.
Niyotrong lands a left hand.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niyotrong.
A short left from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetherington.
Niyotrong lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Hetherington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niyotrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetherington is still on wobbly legs! Can Niyotrong finish him?
Niyotrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niyotrong has a couple of punches blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Niyotrong fails to land.
Niyotrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetherington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetherington tries for a takedown but Niyotrong manages to get underhooks.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niyotrong working aggressively here.
Niyotrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington gets through Niyotrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetherington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niyotrong throws a head punch that misses.
Niyotrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hetherington.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington. #T4#
Niyotrong throws a head punch that misses.
Niyotrong is leaning against Hetherington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Niyotrong - that landed with a thud.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Niyotrong controls the action.
Hetherington tries to throw a body punch but Niyotrong avoids it by throwing Hetherington back against the cage.
Hetherington throws a punch but it's blocked by Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with some punches.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington seems to have recovered his senses.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hetherington.
Hetherington misses with a body punch.
Niyotrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hetherington backwards.
Niyotrong throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Hetherington pulls guard.
Niyotrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetherington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niyotrong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Niyotrong won't allow Hetherington to sweep him here.
Hetherington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Hetherington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niyotrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niyotrong digs a right hand into Hetherington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hetherington's gas tank. #TD2#
Hetherington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hetherington manages to end up in side control.
Niyotrong wants to control but Hetherington postures up.
Hetherington is looking to take a break and control but Niyotrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hetherington controls the position.
Niyotrong struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Hetherington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Niyotrong is trying to control Hetherington's posture but Hetherington avoids it.
Niyotrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Hetherington misses with the ground and pound.
Niyotrong manages to get back to half guard.
Niyotrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hetherington.
Niyotrong is trying to stand back up but Hetherington is controlling him
Niyotrong works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES#
Niyotrong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hetherington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Niyotrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetherington backwards.
Niyotrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niyotrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niyotrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niyotrong.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Hetherington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hetherington.
Niyotrong gets underhooks to prevent Hetherington's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Niyotrong fails to land.
Niyotrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hetherington can do to turn this around?
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Niyotrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetherington backwards.
Hetherington gets through Niyotrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetheringtons head.
Niyotrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hetherington blocks an uppercut.
Niyotrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Niyotrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niyotrong blocking some punches.
Hetherington has Niyotrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niyotrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Niyotrong - that landed with a thud.
Hetherington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niyotrong's elbow.
A short right from Niyotrong on the inside.
Niyotrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetherington.
Niyotrong lands with a light punch inside.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niyotrong misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong lands a nice uppercut.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Niyotrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
Hetherington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niyotrong.
Niyotrong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Niyotrong has a couple of punches blocked by Hetherington.
Hetherington tries to work over Niyotrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetherington wants a takedown but no success here.
Hetherington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hetherington is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Hetherington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Niyotrong regains guard.
#ES#
Niyotrong wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetherington dives in for a single leg takedown but Niyotrong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Niyotrong tries to counter by clinching up but Hetherington breaks away and moves out of range.
Donk. Niyotrong catches Hetherington right on the button with a cross.
Niyotrong lands a leg kick that knocks Hetherington off balance momentarily.
Niyotrong is looking to slow Hetherington down with leg kicks. #T4#
Niyotrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Niyotrong connects with a solid leg kick.
Hetherington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hetherington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niyotrong can pounce on him.
Niyotrong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hetheringtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hetherington shoots in and drives through. Niyotrong sprawls well.
Niyotrong is looking to counter punch.
Niyotrong fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hetherington to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hetherington looks to clinch but Niyotrong throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hetherington taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sirimongkol Niyotrong!
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22190 p4p, 527 weight class) and John Hetherington (ranked 2540 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Hetherington!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes darts in and clinches Hetherington up against the ropes.
Hetherington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mendes regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Hetherington
Hetherington preventing the sweep.
Hetherington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hetherington has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.
Mendes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hetherington preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hetherington rolls with it to try and escape but Mendes cranks on the arm and Hetherington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guilherme Mendes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hetherington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cole napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Hetherington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cole is holding Hetherington down, trying to stall.
Cole 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.
Hetherington is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hetherington swings around for an armbar but Cole sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hetherington's guard.
Hetherington has Cole pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Hetherington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cole slips nicely into half guard.
Cole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hetherington is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cole jumps into side control!
Hetherington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Hetherington wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Hetherington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hetherington 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.
Cole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole pushing down on Hetherington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Cole is taking a breather. Hetherington 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.
Hetherington punching from the bottom.
Hetherington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hetherington keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Cole trying to control but Hetherington is working from the bottom.
Cole advances position into side control!
Hetherington is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hetherington tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cole presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hetherington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Cole seems content to control.
Hetherington wants to control but Cole passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Hetherington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Hetherington manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hetherington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.
Cole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Hetherington moves into range and clinches up with Cole.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Hetherington lands a right hand.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hetherington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Hetherington moves out of range easily.
John Hetherington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hetherington wants to clinch
and Cole counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Hetherington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hetherington has his takedown stuffed
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Hetherington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hetherington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hetherington pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Cole. #BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hetherington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hetherington has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Hetherington wants a takedown but no success here.
Hetherington lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
A short uppercut from Cole. #BC2#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole connects with the punch.
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hetherington shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Hetherington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cole was covering up waiting for the punch and Hetherington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hetherington wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hetherington's guard. #REVB##T3#
Cole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole won't allow Hetherington to sweep him here.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hetherington looking to control.
Hetherington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hetherington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Hetherington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hetherington advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hetherington seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hetherington in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cole tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hetherington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Hetherington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hetherington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hetherington is in Linhares's guard.
Linhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Hetherington trying to control but Linhares is working from the bottom.
Linhares working a defensive guard here.
Hetherington stands and throws Linhares's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hetherington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hetherington trying to control the action but Linhares is working from the bottom.
Linhares is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Linhares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Linhares is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Linhares is trying to control Hetherington's posture but Hetherington avoids it.
Linhares tries to buck Hetherington off but Hetherington is having none of it.
Hetherington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Linhares regains half guard.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Hetherington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linhares keeps working.
Hetherington works his way into side control.
Linhares manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Hetherington wants to free his trapped foot but Linhares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Linhares is trying to control but can't.
Hetherington is looking to take a break and control but Linhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Hetherington wants to control but Linhares is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hetherington wants to work for an arm triangle but Linhares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linhares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hetherington is working away from the top position though.
Hetherington not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Linhares moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hetherington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linhares controls Hetherington momentarily but Hetherington frees himself.
Hetherington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linhares is keeping the position for now.
Hetherington is still trying to improve position.
Hetherington content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hetherington shoots in for a takedown but Linhares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linhares.
Linhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetherington tries to move into range but Linhares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Linhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetherington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hetherington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hetherington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
A cross from Linhares lands.
Linhares cracks the inside of Hetherington's front leg.
Linhares connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hetherington shoots in looking for a takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl out of it but Hetherington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Linhares slaps away a takedown attempt from Hetherington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Carlos Linhares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Linhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hetherington.
Linhares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hetherington.
Hetherington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Linhares.
Linhares thuds his right hand into Hetherington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hetherington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Linhares lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linhares. That's going to slow Hetherington down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Linhares scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Hetherington has closed the distance and engaged Linhares in a clinch.
Linhares lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhares comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Linhares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linhares misses with a body punch.
Hetherington misses with some punches.
Linhares lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Linhares pushes Hetherington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Linhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetherington tries for a takedown but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luis Carlos Linhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Hetherington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Linhares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
Hetherington is breathing heavily.
Linhares throws a wild body kick that Hetherington sees coming a mile off.
Hetherington looks to clinch
and Linhares counters with a nice body shot.
Hetherington shoots in looking for a takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl out of it but Hetherington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Linhares lands a jab to Hetherington's midsection.
Linhares is looking to wear down Hetherington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Linhares.
A punch lands to the side of Hetherington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hetherington closes the distance and clinches up with Linhares, looking for a takedown. Hetherington pushes Linhares against the cage but Linhares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Linhares.
Linhares throws a leg kick which misses Hetherington's front leg but catches the back leg as Hetherington tries to avoid it.
Linhares lands a head shot.#ROC#
Hetherington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linhares circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hetherington to the canvas! Hetherington doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Linhares keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Carlos Linhares!
A victorious Luis Carlos Linhares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Hetherington tries to clinch up
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Hetherington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monroe counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Monroe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Monroe controls the position from side control.
Hetherington tries to bench press Monroe off him but Monroe keeps the position.
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hetherington keeps working.
Hetherington is looking for a sweep.
Monroe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Monroe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hetherington will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Monroe working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Hetherington stops Monroe from passing to mount.
Hetherington is being controlled here.
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hetherington keeps working.
Hetherington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hetherington is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Monroe has latched onto it... Big trouble! Monroe pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hetherington is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Monroe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Monroe!
Our winner, Ricky Monroe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 757 Round 4
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Crane fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hetherington rushes Crane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hetherington.
Hetherington tries a body shot but Crane blocks it.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hetherington misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetherington.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetherington throws a punch but it's blocked by Crane.
Crane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crane takes a shot to the head.
Crane effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Hetherington scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Hetherington jumps guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hetherington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hetherington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hetherington keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hetherington is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetherington stands and throws Crane's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Crane takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Hetherington.
Hetherington is looking to advance position but Crane won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Crane is defending against the submission attempts here by Hetherington.
#T2##SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hetherington pulls his head out easily.
Crane manages to get to full guard.
Crane keeping full guard, as Hetherington tries to pass.
Hetherington throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hetherington is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Crane has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hetherington is looking to defend but Crane has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hetherington! Crane pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hetherington taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruce Crane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 757 Round 3
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez tries to clinch up but Hetherington circles away and keeps his distance.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Lopez has Hetherington up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
Lopez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lopez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lopez trying to land knees to the body.
Hetherington misses with the head strike.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Hetherington.
Hetherington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
Lopez lands an elbow inside that Hetherington shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like John Hetherington has been cut.
Hetherington avoiding damage as Lopez throws knees to the body.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Lopez working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetherington blocks an elbow strike.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Hetherington takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Hetherington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetherington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hetherington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lopez! #T1#
Lopez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hetherington wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
Hetherington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hetherington is landing with some decent strikes but Lopez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hetherington lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hetherington controlling from the full mount.
Lopez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hetherington controlling from the full mount.
Lopez is trying to stand.
Hetherington controlling his opponent. #T2#
Hetherington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Hetherington working for a submission but Lopez is keeping him at bay.
Hetherington controlling from the full mount.
Hetherington lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetherington scoring with strikes but Lopez is staying in there.
Hetherington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lopez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hetherington postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lopez looks a forlorn figure.
Lopez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hetherington landing strikes from the mount and Lopez is in trouble! #T3#
Hetherington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Lopez is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hetherington locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Lopez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Hetherington!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 757 Round 2
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Pinkerton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hetherington.
Pinkerton seems a little lost for a moment, as Hetherington dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetherington works to advance to full mount. Pinkerton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hetherington controlling the pace for now.
Hetherington landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Hetherington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Hetherington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hetherington unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Pinkerton is rocked!
Hetherington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Hetherington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pinkerton turns into him and now he's in Hetherington's guard.
#T1#
Hetherington looking for a sweep. Not yet Hetherington, not yet. #SUB#
Hetherington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pinkerton defends well.#SUB#
Hetherington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hetherington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hetherington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Pinkerton drops back looking for a leg! Hetherington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hetherington manages to kick Pinkerton off! Pinkerton jumps back into Hetherington's guard.
Pinkerton won't allow Hetherington to sweep him here.
Hetherington is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hetherington trying to keep a closed guard but Pinkerton is proving a slippery customer.
Pinkerton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hetherington is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hetherington is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hetherington advances position into side control!#SUB#
Hetherington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hetherington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkerton keeps working. #T3#
Pinkerton seems a little lost for a moment, as Hetherington dominates the positioning.
Hetherington advances to mount. #SUB#
Hetherington with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pinkerton can't escape the position.
Hetherington content just to control the position here.
Hetherington with a couple of short strikes.
Hetherington lands a big shot there that rocks Pinkerton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Hetherington looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hetherington controlling the pace for now. #T4##SUB#
Hetherington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pinkerton turns into him and now he's in Hetherington's guard.
Hetherington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hetherington tries to get out of the position.
Pinkerton stopping the sweep attempt from Hetherington.
Hetherington punching to the body, from the bottom.
Pinkerton postures up.
#SUB#
Pinkerton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hetherington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinkerton has managed to get both his arms back between Hetherington's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hetherington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinkerton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hetherington keeping moving, preventing Pinkerton from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hetherington 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#
Hetherington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Pinkerton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hetherington connects with a couple of short punches.
Hetherington works over Pinkerton with some ground and pound from guard.
Pinkerton can't keep his opponent in guard - Hetherington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hetherington lands with a punch from half guard.
Hetherington passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hetherington looking to finish Pinkerton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pinkerton!
Hetherington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetherington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pinkerton is still in real trouble! Can Hetherington finish him?#SUB#
Hetherington moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pinkerton has worked his arm free - good work by Pinkerton!
Pinkerton seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Pinkerton is looking to regain half guard here but Hetherington keeps moving and retains side control.
Hetherington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Hetherington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hetherington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pinkerton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hetherington cracks Pinkerton with a big elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pinkerton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Hetherington advances to mount.
Hetherington controlling from mount.
Hetherington dominating with strikes here.
Hetherington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hetherington with the ground and pound from mount.
Pinkerton takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hetherington's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Hetherington!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 757 Round 1
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hetherington clinches up with Jankin and pushes him back against the cage.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Jankin.
Jankin can't break the clinch.
Jankin tries to break free but Hetherington pushes him back against the cage.
Jankin prevents a body shot from Hetherington.
Hetherington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hetherington lands a left hand.
Jankin looking for a takedown.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington holds him up against the cage and eventually Jankin drops back down to his feet.
Hetherington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hetherington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jankin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dooper Jankin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetherington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jankin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hetherington is defending well.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Jankin controls the action.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetherington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Jankin controls the action.
Hetherington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankin.
Jankin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hetherington swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington holds him up against the cage and eventually Jankin drops back down to his feet.
Jankin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankin tries to break the clinch but Hetherington is controlling the position.
Hetherington misses with an elbow over the top.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
Jankin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hetherington after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Jankin working hard to break the clinch.
Hetherington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetherington lands a shot to the body.
Hetherington misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hetherington fails to land.
Hetherington stops a takedown attempt from Jankin.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Jankin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankin.
Jankin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hetherington is defending well.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hetherington fails to land.
Hetherington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
Jankin blocks a body shot from Hetherington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankin.
Hetherington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jankin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Hetherington misses with the head strike.
Jankin avoids the elbow strike from Hetherington, against the cage.
Jankin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jankin tries to stall but Hetherington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetherington.
Hetherington struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankin controls his hands.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Jankin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jankin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetherington avoids it.
Hetherington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jankin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hetherington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jankin.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Jankin blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Hetherington.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetherington throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankin.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington lands with a light punch inside.
Jankin misses with a body punch.
Jankin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hetherington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hetherington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jankin is defending well for now.
Hetherington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jankin trying to stall but Hetherington improves his position.
Hetherington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankin.
Hetherington throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankin.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington holds him up against the cage and eventually Jankin drops back down to his feet.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hetherington 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#
Jankin tries for a takedown but Hetherington circles away easily#CL2#
and Hetherington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hetherington.
Jankin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hetherington is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Hetherington.
Hetherington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jankin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hetherington after a bit of a struggle.
Jankin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hetherington walks away with a smile on his face. Jankin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dooper Jankin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jankin tries to keep at a distance but Hetherington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hetherington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hetherington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetherington lands an uppercut.
Hetherington missing with knees to the body.
Jankin blocking some punches.
Hetherington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetherington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankin's elbow. #T1#
Jankin tries to work over Hetherington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetherington lands a hook that snaps the head of Jankin backwards.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Jankin controls the action.
Jankin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hetherington to keep the fight standing.
Jankin throws a head punch that misses.
Hetherington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hetherington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jankin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington won't allow it.
Jankin is trying to pull guard but Hetherington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetherington.
A right hand to the body from Hetherington.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Hetherington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Hetherington.
Jankin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankin's elbow.
A short uppercut from Hetherington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankin managing to block the knees to the body from Hetherington.
Jankin is trying to pull guard but Hetherington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankin.
Hetherington lands a nice uppercut.
Hetherington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetherington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hetherington struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankin controls his hands.
Hetherington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John Hetherington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Hetherington pushes Jankin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hetherington to keep the fight standing.
Hetherington misses with a body punch.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetherington lands a shot to the body.
Jankin tries to circle away but Hetherington has him pinned against the cage.
Jankin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetherington tries to throw a body punch but Jankin avoids it by throwing Hetherington back against the cage.
Jankin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hetherington prevents it.
Jankin looking to slow down the pace here.
Jankin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetherington lands a right hand.
Hetherington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankin's elbow. #T4#
Hetherington keeps control of Jankin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hetherington has a couple of punches blocked by Jankin.
Hetherington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jankin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetherington presses Jankin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hetherington lands with a light punch inside.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hetherington struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankin controls his hands.
Hetherington works on Jankin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hetherington on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetherington swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hetherington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hetherington moves into the clinch.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Hetherington scores with a shoulder strike.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
Hetherington has Jankin pressed against the cage, preventing Jankin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hetherington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetherington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jankin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hetherington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington scores with a shot to the side of Jankin's head.
Jankin tries to break the clinch but Hetherington is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetherington swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetherington misses with the head strike.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Hetherington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Hetherington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hetherington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jankin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hetherington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jankin is trying to pull guard but Hetherington has him pressed against the cage.
Jankin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jankin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetherington lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hetherington fails to land.
Hetherington prevents Jankin from breaking the clinch.
Hetherington prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dooper Jankin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
Jankin wants to get back to striking at distance but Hetherington won't allow it.
Hetherington works on Jankin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jankin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetherington.
Hetherington gets through Jankin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike.
Hetherington digs a right hand underneath Jankin's ribcage. Jankin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hetherington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hetherington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hetherington lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Hetherington on the inside.
Hetherington tries to work over Jankin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jankin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hetherington lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetherington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike.
Hetherington lands a body shot.
Jankin blocking some punches.
#T3#
Jankin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hetherington is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetherington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetherington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetherington. #ROC2#
Jankin is rocked!
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Oh Jankin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hetherington cracks Jankin with a nice body shot.
Jankin seems to have got his legs back now.
Hetherington looking to throw knees to the head but Jankin is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetherington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetherington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jankin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetherington.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetherington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankin blocks a body shot from Hetherington.
Hetherington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jankin backwards. #T4#
Jankin wants a takedown.
Hetherington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetherington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hetherington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington tries to throw a body punch but Jankin avoids it by throwing Hetherington back against the cage.
Hetherington tries to work over Jankin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetherington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jankin or not.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
Hetherington tries a knee to the head but Jankin blocks it.
Hetherington cracks Jankin with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Hetherington.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jankin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hetherington lands with a left to the head.
Dooper Jankin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Hetherington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetherington.
Hetherington misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Hetherington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hetherington 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for John Hetherington!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for John Hetherington!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for John Hetherington!
John Hetherington wins by unanimous decision!
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