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Event:
SELAH: MMA Terror
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Mayrbekov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mayrbekov gets control of Hensley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayrbekov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hensley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mayrbekov keeping moving, preventing Hensley from controlling successfully.
Hensley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mayrbekov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hensley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mayrbekov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mayrbekov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mayrbekov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hensley is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Mayrbekov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hensley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mayrbekov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mayrbekov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hensley is defending well. Mayrbekov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hensley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mayrbekov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timur Mayrbekov!
Timur Mayrbekov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 875 Round 4
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Hensley feints a jab promting Winkle to slip. Hensley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Winkle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Hensley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Winkle looking for a guillotine here but Hensley defends easily.
Hensley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hensley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Winkle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hensley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hensley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hensley postures up.
#SUB2#
Winkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Winkle working for a triangle but Hensley defends it easily.
#T1#
Hensley trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hensley tries to free his leg and advance position but Winkle is retaining full guard.
Winkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hensley is pushing down on Winkle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winkle is fighting to maintain full guard but Hensley has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hensley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winkle on the ground.#SUB2#
Winkle looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Winkle actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hensley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Winkle tries to get to full guard but Hensley has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winkle is trying to control but can't.
Winkle wants to get back to full guard.
Hensley passes to side control.
Winkle is trying to control Hensley's posture but Hensley avoids it. #SUB#
Hensley is trying to get an arm triangle but Winkle is defending well.
Winkle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Hensley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winkle is controlling Hensley's trapped leg to prevent Hensley from advancing to side control.
Winkle is not content to let Hensley control the position.
Winkle is looking for a sweep. Hensley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winkle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hensley is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hensley pulls his head out easily.
Winkle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winkle tries to get to full guard but Hensley has control of the leg.
Winkle is looking to control Hensley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winkle avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Winkle looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hensley pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hensley avoids the attempt from Winkle to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hensley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winkle can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hensley looking to secure an arm triangle but Winkle defends it well.
Winkle can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Hensley dominated that round.
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##CL#
Hensley has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Hensley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Noah Hensley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hensley tries for a kimura but Winkle is defending well.
Winkle is looking for a sweep.
Winkle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hensley off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Winkle looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Winkle is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hensley is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Winkle!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 875 Round 3
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Hensley tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Darganyan counters with a shoot takedown. Hensley fights it but they end up in guard.
Darganyan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darganyan wants to control from the top but Hensley keeps moving.
Darganyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hensley is keeping the position for now.
Darganyan wants to get up but he can't break Hensley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hensley looking to control.
Darganyan pushes down on Hensley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hensley tries to kick Darganyan off but Darganyan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Hensley is looking to improve his position.
Hensley wants to get back to his feet.
Darganyan controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Darganyan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darganyan is trying to control the action in half guard but Hensley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Darganyan darts in and clinches Hensley up against the cage.#BC#
Darganyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darganyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hensley sprawls well. Hensley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darganyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hensley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hensley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Hensley. Those never looked like landing.
Darganyan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hensley circles away.
Hensley lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Hensley lands with a cross.
Hensley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darganyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Darganyan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hensley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hensley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darganyan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hensley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darganyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hensley shoots for a takedown but Darganyan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karbo Darganyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Hensley.
Hensley misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Darganyan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hensley!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hensley looks winded!
A lull in the action here as Darganyan stalls from top position.
Hensley is not content to let Darganyan control the position. #T4#
Darganyan scores with punches from side control.
Darganyan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The strikes coming from Darganyan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Darganyan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Darganyan working away.
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 Karbo Darganyan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hensley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darganyan is looking to counter punch.
Hensley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darganyan shoots in for a double leg but Hensley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darganyan shoots in for a double leg but Hensley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hensley is looking to land body kicks.
Hensley misses with a head kick.
Hensley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hensley enables Darganyan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hensley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Darganyan throws a strike but Hensley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hensley stopping the sweep attempt from Darganyan.#SUB#
Darganyan has his foot on Hensley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hensley works his way back into a safe position though.
Karbo Darganyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Hensley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Hensley throws a head kick that misses.
Hensley tests Darganyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hensley swats away the attempt to clinch by Darganyan.
Noah Hensley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darganyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karbo Darganyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darganyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hensley is fending him off so far but Darganyan persists. Nope, Hensley circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hensley is defended easily by Darganyan.
Hensley throws a head kick but Darganyan moves out of range.
#TD2#
Darganyan gets caught napping as Hensley dives in and scores a takedown. Darganyan manages to retain guard.
Darganyan keeping moving, preventing Hensley from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hensley forces his way into half guard.
Darganyan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hensley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hensley prevents Darganyan from improving his position.
Darganyan tries to kick Hensley off but Hensley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Hensley is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Hensley is trying to work for a kimura but Darganyan is defending well.
Darganyan is looking for a sweep. Hensley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darganyan tries to kick Hensley off but Hensley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hensley stuffs the takedown attempt from Darganyan. Darganyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Darganyan. No joy for Hensley on that attempt.
Darganyan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Hensley does no damage.
Darganyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hensley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hensley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Hensley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darganyan stalls.
Darganyan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Hensley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hensley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darganyan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Hensley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Darganyan sprawls well initially but Hensley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hensley trying to advance position but Darganyan counters by regaining guard.
Darganyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hensley is one step ahead there.
Darganyan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hensley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darganyan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hensley has managed to get both his arms back between Darganyan's legs - danger averted.
Hensley passes into half guard. #T1#
Hensley wants to take a breather but Darganyan is having none of it.
Darganyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darganyan.
Hensley trying to control the position from guard on top but Darganyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Darganyan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hensley 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 Darganyan.
Darganyan holding on.
Darganyan wants to control but Hensley postures up.#SU2#
Hensley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Darganyan to his feet.
Hensley looks to land a combination. Darganyan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Noah Hensley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##CL2#
Hensley closes the distance and clinches.
Darganyan is trying to pull guard but Hensley has him pressed against the cage.
Darganyan wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Darganyan has Hensley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Darganyan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hensley tumbling to the mat - Darganyan dives into Hensley's guard.
Hensley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darganyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Darganyan prevents Hensley from getting back to his feet.
Karbo Darganyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Hensley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darganyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darganyan preventing the sweep.
Darganyan throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hensley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Hensley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hensley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Noah Hensley!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Noah Hensley!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Noah Hensley!
Noah Hensley wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 875 Round 2
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Fukunishi goes for a double leg but Hensley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hensley continues to drive forward.
Hensley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fukunishi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensley. #TD#
Hensley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fukunishi's guard.
Fukunishi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Hensley drops back looking for a leg! Fukunishi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fukunishi manages to kick Hensley off! Hensley jumps back into Fukunishi's guard.
Fukunishi keeping moving, preventing Hensley from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hensley is fighting to break Fukunishi's control of his arms but Fukunishi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Fukunishi trying to control the position.
Fukunishi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hensley trying to control but Fukunishi is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fukunishi keeping full guard, as Hensley tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hensley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukunishi swivels and escapes.
Hensley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hensley scores with a punch to the head.
Fukunishi has his takedown stuffed
letting Hensley counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fukunishi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Hensley clinches with his opponent.
Fukunishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fukunishi goes for a takedown attempt but Hensley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Noah Hensley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidetoshi Fukunishi.
Fukunishi swinging wildly here.
Fukunishi closes the distance and clinches up with Hensley, looking for a takedown. Fukunishi pushes Hensley against the cage but Hensley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fukunishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hensley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukunishi's waist but Fukunishi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hensley off to one side.
Fukunishi avoids the head kick by Hensley.
Hensley swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Fukunishi shoots in but Hensley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fukunishi looks winded!
Hensley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hensley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukunishi's waist but Fukunishi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hensley off to one side. #TD#
Hensley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hensley trying to control the action but Fukunishi is working from the bottom.
Fukunishi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hensley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hensley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hensley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukunishi keeps working. #T4##SU#
Hensley stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fukunishi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hensley, which made it look bad.
Fukunishi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hensley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hensley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hensley throws a series of punches but Fukunishi moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Fukunishi drives through and clinches with Hensley against the cage.
Hensley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Hensley dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Fukunishi forces Hensley back against the cage and clinches.
Fukunishi is trying to drag Hensley to the mat but Hensley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fukunishi stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Fukunishi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hensley regains guard immediately. #ES#
Hensley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hensley is trying to pull guard but Fukunishi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Fukunishi pulls guard effortlessly.
Hensley wants to pass the guard but Fukunishi is keeping the position.
Noah Hensley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hensley works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hensley in particular looking to stall.
Fukunishi wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Hensley gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fukunishi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fukunishi slips a jab and a cross from Hensley.
Danga de danga de dang - Fukunishi scores with a four punch combination!
Hensley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Hensley misses. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Hensley. Beautiful body shot.
Fukunishi darts in looking for a takedown but Hensley gets double underhooks and turns Fukunishi into the cage.
Fukunishi is breathing heavily.
Hensley throws a nice looking combination but Fukunishi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Hensley instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fukunishi decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Hensley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fukunishi, up you get!
Hensley moves in looking to clinch but Fukunishi pushes him off.
Hensley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hensley throws a hook but Fukunishi avoids it easily.
Hensley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Fukunishi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fukunishi is nestled in close to Hensley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Fukunishi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hensley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fukunishi.
Hensley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hensley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukunishi can do to turn this around?
Hensley continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hensley tries to get to full guard but Fukunishi has control of the leg.
Hensley manages to get to full guard.
Fukunishi scoring with some ground and pound.
Fukunishi content to stall in guard here.
Hensley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Hensley dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Fukunishi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Fukunishi kicks Hensley off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Fukunishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Fukunishi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Fukunishi manages to break the clinch.
Fukunishi lands an overhand right.
Fukunishi shoots in for a double leg but Hensley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hensley tries to close the distance and clinch but Fukunishi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hensley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukunishi's waist but Fukunishi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hensley off to one side.
And Fukunishi tries to counter it with a takedown but Hensley pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Hensley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Fukunishi closes the distance and pushes Hensley back into the cage.
Fukunishi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Fukunishi pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukunishi working a defensive guard but Hensley passes into half guard.
Hensley tries to stand and escape but Fukunishi is controlling the position.
Hensley is keen to just control but Fukunishi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hensley is looking for a kimura here.
Fukunishi is pressing down on Hensley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fukunishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Fukunishi controls Hensley momentarily but Hensley frees himself.
Fukunishi keeping moving, preventing Hensley from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fukunishi wants to reverse the position here. Hensley has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Fukunishi is forced to tap! Fukunishi looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Noah Hensley!
In defeat, Hidetoshi Fukunishi stepped up to the mic, saying 'くそ！ごめんよ！'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 875 Round 1
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Hensley throws a series of punches but Kamuzai avoids them all with ease.
As Hensley backs off Kamuzai throws a huge counter combo but Hensley manages to avoid it all.
Kamuzai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamuzai tries to close the distance and clinch but Hensley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hensley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hensley wants it to stay on the feet.
Hensley circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Hensley counters with a takedown into side control.
Hensley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kamuzai down.
#SU#
Hensley decides to stand back up. Hensley steps back and let's Kamuzai get back to his feet.
No joy there for Hensley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Hensley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kamuzai is trying to escape back to his feet but Hensley uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamuzai is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hensley gets to mount! Kamuzai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hensley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamuzai wants to control but Hensley is having none of it.
Kamuzai trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hensley working Kamuzai over with strikes here. #CUT#
It looks like Kai Kamuzai has been cut.
Hensley 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.
Kamuzai flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T2#
Hensley controlling the pace for now. #SU#
Hensley get's back to his feet.
Kamuzai tries to clinch up but Hensley circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Hensley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Hensley has closed the distance and engaged Kamuzai in a clinch.
Kamuzai goes for a takedown attempt but Hensley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kamuzai shoots in but Hensley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noah Hensley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Kamuzai.
Kamuzai looks winded!#KD#
Nice combo by Hensley! Oh, that's hurt him - Kamuzai falls to the canvas and Hensley follows him into side control. #ROC#
Kamuzai is rocked!
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#
Kamuzai wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hensley has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kamuzai's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kamuzai is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hensley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Noah Hensley!
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