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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roth back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Roth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roth 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.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Henderson 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.
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Roth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Roth stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Henderson wants to control but Roth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roth is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Roth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Roth prevents Henderson from improving his position.
Roth is thwarting Henderson's attempts to control the position.
Roth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Roth slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Roth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roth is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roth.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Roth moves into the clinch.
Roth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roth is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gail Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Roth tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Henderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Roth is trying to keep an underhook but Henderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson prevents Roth from standing back up.
#ES#
Roth has one foot on Henderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Roth explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!#CL2#
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Roth tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Henderson lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Roth has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Roth is breathing heavily.
Henderson 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. #T4#
Roth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roth is looking to escape.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roth wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Henderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roth pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Roth is looking to get back to full guard here but Henderson has managed to pass to side control instead.
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 Gail Roth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Roth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roth is looking to stand back up but Henderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roth. #REVR#
Roth tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth gets back to full guard.
Henderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there. #ES#
Roth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Henderson feints and as Roth raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Roth working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Roth working for submissions but it's allowed Henderson to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Henderson is keen to just control but Roth is a slippery customer.
Henderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Roth is looking to escape.
Roth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Henderson jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henderson advances to mount.
Roth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Roth is holding on tight.
#T4#
Henderson cracks Roth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henderson lands a heavy elbow.
Henderson controlling from the full mount.
Henderson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Henderson looking to control but Roth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roth is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Roth wants a takedown.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roth tries to pull guard but Henderson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gail Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Henderson decides to pull guard.
Roth wants to stand but Henderson is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Henderson managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roth passes into half guard.
Roth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard.
Roth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
Henderson is pulling down on Roth's head to control his posture.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Roth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roth postures up.
#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roth wants to get back to full guard but Henderson has passed into side control.
Roth is trying to buck Henderson off.#T4##ES#
Roth throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Henderson shoots in and bounces Roth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roth is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Henderson dives into side control.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Henderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth trying desperately to get to his feet.
Roth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Roth is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Henderson!
Justin Henderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Henderson darts in and clinches French up against the cage.
French stalling the fight.
Henderson prevents French from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Henderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics French uses from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells French's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson wants to stand up but French is controlling him.
French content to stall in guard here.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson 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.
French is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
French is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as French accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
French not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henderson for as long as he can get away with.
French has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Henderson tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
French closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from French crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but French connects with a decent elbow.
Henderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
French lands a decent elbow from side control.
Henderson seems a little lost for a moment, as French dominates the positioning.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on French's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
French not landing any meaningful shots this time.
French drops an elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
French is taking a breather. Henderson 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.
French 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. #SUB#
French is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from French. #T3#
French trying to control the pace.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French 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.
French has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
French not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
French looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#CL2#
Henderson clinches.
French taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
French breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. French looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
French is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Henderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
French actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but French defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant French dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. French manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
French is looking to sweep but instead, Henderson has passed into half guard.
French tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.#SUB#
French is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Let's hope that Henderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
French is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
French is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Henderson is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bryant French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with French.#BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. French looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henderson trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
French is trying to buck Henderson off.#T3#
French tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henderson trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
Bryant French overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
French wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.
Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at French to see if he's OK.#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.
French struggling a bit here.
French manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Henderson moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. French knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but French is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
French takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
French breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Henderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging French to the ground. Henderson is now in French's guard.
French wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
French is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
French is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.#T1#
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson is looking to stand up but French won't let him. #SUB#
French looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
French wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Henderson is predictable there #TD#
and French counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
French prevents Henderson from escaping the position.
French knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
French trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.
French in side control, just content to control the action for now.
French works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
French is trying to get an arm triangle but Henderson is defending well.
French in the domination position with Henderson hanging on.#T3#
French working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Henderson wants to control but French postures up.
Henderson regains half guard.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
French not doing much here.
Henderson missing with punches from the bottom.
Henderson is not content to let French control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
French throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from French.
French blocks a low kick nicely.
French attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Henderson looking to score a takedown here. French is defending well but Henderson drives through and ends up in French's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
French had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson won't allow French to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryant French showed his dominance in that final round.
I think French has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant French!
Justin Henderson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back, and better than ever'.
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