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Event:
SyFi 74
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Carioca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carioca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carioca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carioca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carioca stopping the sweep attempt from Henley.
Carioca trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carioca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Carioca is really struggling to control Henley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carioca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Carioca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henley! #REVB#
Henley scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Henley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carioca, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Henley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but Carioca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Carioca is trying to control Henley's posture but Henley avoids it.
Carioca is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Henley is trying to get an arm triangle but Carioca is defending well. #SUB2#
Henley tries for a kimura but Carioca is defending well. #T3#
Carioca is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Henley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carioca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carioca is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henley works his way into side control.
Henley tries to score with some ground and pound. Carioca controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carioca is trying to control Henley's posture but Henley avoids it.
Henley tries to advance to mount but Carioca instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Henley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carioca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carioca tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Carioca is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Henley is tapping! Great win for Carioca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joca Carioca!
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Event:
SyFi 64
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Henley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie leaves Henley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ziskie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ziskie gets underhooks to prevent Henley's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Ziskie successfully pulls guard.
Henley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ziskie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Henley doesn't defend quickly enough and Ziskie has managed to lock this one up! Can Henley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ziskie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Ziskie!
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Event:
SyFi 54
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Henley.
Siracha 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.
Henley looks for a takedown but Siracha sprawls well.
Siracha throws a big counter combination but Henley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siracha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Siracha misses with a wild body shot.
Henley looks to land a combination but Siracha avoids it well.
A big left from Henley misses.
Henley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siracha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Henley just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siracha. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siracha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henley backs up against the cage.
Siracha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Henley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henley blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henley misses with a few strikes there.
Henley scores with a sloppy right hand. Siracha should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Siracha has been cut.#CL2#
Henley has managed to clinch.
#T1##BC#
Siracha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henley throws a right and a left that Siracha avoids nicely.
Siracha quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Siracha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch but Siracha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siracha.#TD2#
Henley shoots in and gets a takedown into Siracha's guard.#SUB2#
Henley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Siracha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Siracha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Siracha! #REVR#
Siracha taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henley gets back to half guard.#T2#
Siracha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henley moves into full guard.
Henley working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Siracha defends easily.
#T3#
Henley can't keep his opponent in guard - Siracha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siracha with the ground and pound but Henley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Siracha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siracha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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.
Siracha wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Henley has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Siracha doesn't defend quickly enough and Henley has managed to lock this one up! Can Siracha escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Henley on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Henley!
A very excited looking Steve Henley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
WeInSyd 9
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Tellkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tellkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Henley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tellkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tellkins's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tellkins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Henley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tellkins defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henley tries to move into range but Tellkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henley goes for a double leg but Tellkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tellkins continues to drive forward.
Tellkins throws a front kick aimed at Henley's knee but Henley avoids it well.
Henley shoots for a takedown but Tellkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henley has his takedown stuffed
and Tellkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tellkins works over Henley's head and body with a nice combination.
Tellkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Tellkins thuds his right hand into Henley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Tellkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tellkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tellkins scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henley.
Tellkins bucks up and tries to throw Henley off but instead Henley has got his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've been hearing good reports from Henley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Henley keeps control of the position as Tellkins tries to break free.
Tellkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Henley controlling well, preventing Tellkins from escaping the position.
#T2#
Henley controls the action.
Henley softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tellkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henley's guard. Nice work there by Tellkins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Henley has his feet on Tellkins's thighs here. He's pushed Tellkins off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tellkins screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Henley!
Steve Henley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henley is defended easily by Mullins.
Henley has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Mullins. No joy for Henley on that attempt.
Mace Mullins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Henley.#CL#
Mullins clinches. #TD#
Mullins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mullins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Henley passes Mullins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mullins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Henley seems content to control.
Mullins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Henley manages to mount him!
#T1#
Henley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mullins's face.
Mullins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henley punching from mount but Mullins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mullins squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Henley controlling the pace for now.
Henley won't let Mullins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Henley tries to control but Mullins wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mullins tries to lock up and control but Henley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henley controlling the position easily from mount.
Mullins is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mullins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mullins is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Henley controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullins tries to hold on but Henley postures up.#T3#
BOOM! Henley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Henley controlling the pace for now.
Henley blocks Mullins's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mullins is trying to escape the mount.
Mullins is squirming around, avoiding Henley's attempts to control the action.
Henley controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Henley avoids the attempt from Mullins to control.
Henley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Henley 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#
Henley fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Henley gets the takedown into side control.
Mullins throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mullins is looking to get back to his feet here but Henley is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mullins's back.
Mullins wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Henley is looking to control Mullins but Mullins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Henley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henley biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mullins is trying to get back to his feet but Henley has full control of the position and if anything, Mullins has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Henley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mullins wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Henley is persistently looking for the submission but Mullins is defending it well.
#T2#
Mullins is trying to get back to his feet but Henley has full control of the position and if anything, Mullins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mullins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mullins is trying to get back to his feet but Henley has full control of the position and if anything, Mullins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Henley tries to get the hooks in deep but Mullins pushed the leg off.
The referee is taking a good look at Mullins as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Henley!
Mullins trying to control but not successfully.
Mullins is trying to stand back up. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Henley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Henley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mullins is trying to get back to his feet but Henley has full control of the position and if anything, Mullins has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##ES#
Mullins is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Henley off. It looks like it's working - Henley slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Mullins displaying calm under pressure there. #CL#
Henley gets tackled into the cage by Mullins. Mullins maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mullins jumps guard and drags Henley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mullins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mullins's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley prevents Mullins from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henley in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Henley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mullins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henley.#CL#
Mullins takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullins stops a takedown attempt from Henley.
Mullins tries to circle away but Henley has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Henley fails to land.
Mullins digs a right hand into Henley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henley's gas tank. #BC#
Mullins breaks from the clinch.
Mullins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mullins wants it to stay on the feet.
Mullins throwing a counter right hand but Henley manages to avoid it.
Mace Mullins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Henley.
Mullins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Henley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Mullins. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Mullins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mullins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mullins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Mullins moves into the clinch.#T1#
Henley working aggressively here.
#BC#
Mullins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henley shoots in looking for a takedown. Mullins tries to sprawl out of it but Henley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mullins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henley.
Henley dives in and grabs Mullins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mullins pushes down on Henley's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Mullins. No joy for Henley on that attempt.
Henley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mullins.
Henley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mullins lands with a shot to the body.
Henley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Mullins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henley. #TD2#
Henley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mullins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullins pushes Henley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mullins tries to control but Henley manages to take his back.
Mullins trying to get back to his feet but Henley is in full control for now.
Henley tries to keep control of the position but Mullins is staying busy.
Steve Henley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Mullins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Henley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mullins's body.
Mullins is trying to stand back up.
Henley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mullins's body.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Henley is looking for the choke from the back position but Mullins is controlling his hands well.
Mace Mullins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullins trying to control the hands but Henley won't let him. #SUB2#
Henley working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Mullins is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Henley has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Mullins taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Henley!
A very excited looking Steve Henley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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