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Event:
QFC Tournament 928 Round 3
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Lenin gets a clinch. Lenin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hennig tries a knee to the head but Lenin blocks it.
Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Lenin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Kurt Hennig has been cut. Lenin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hennig misses with a knee strike.
Lenin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hennig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lenin is defending well for now. Hennig tries to land knees in the clinch but Lenin avoids the damage to the body. Lenin lands a good knee to the midsection. Hennig won't want to take too many of those. Lenin landing knees to the body.
Hennig is breathing heavily. Lenin landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Hennig.
Lenin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Lenin lands an elbow inside. Lenin crunches a lovely knee into Hennig's ribcage. Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Hennig in his tracks for a moment. Hennig takes an elbow to the temple. Lenin lands an elbow inside. Lenin landing knees to the head.
Lenin lands an elbow just above Hennig 's eye. Lenin landing knees to the body.
#T1# Knees to the body from Lenin.
A knee to the head by Lenin.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lenin obliges. Lenin landing knees to the head.
#ROC2# Hennig is rocked! Lenin lands an elbow inside. Oh Hennig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lenin scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Hennig in his tracks for a moment. Lenin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lenin lands a nice elbow. Lenin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hennig's face.
Lenin avoiding damage as Hennig throws knees to the body.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lenin scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Lenin.
#T2# Lenin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Lenin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hennig in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lenin lands an elbow inside. Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Hennig.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lenin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hennig in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Hennig seems to have got his legs back now. Lenin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hennig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lenin avoids it. Lenin working Hennig over with knees to the body. Hennig with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lenin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Hennig in his tracks for a moment. Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lenin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Lenin. #T3# Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hennig throws an elbow that misses.
Lenin lands an elbow inside that Hennig shrugs off. Hennig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lenin lands an elbow just above Hennig 's eye. Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lenin.
Lenin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Lenin lands a good knee to the midsection. Hennig won't want to take too many of those. Lenin blocks an elbow strike. Hennig misses with a knee strike.
Lenin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hennig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lenin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hennig's defenses. Lenin working Hennig over with knees to the body. Hennig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lenin is defending well for now. Lenin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4# Hennig takes a knee to the side of the body. Lenin crunches a lovely knee into Hennig's ribcage. Hennig takes an elbow to the forehead. Lenin landing knees to the head.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lenin lands an elbow inside. Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Lenin landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Lenin.
Hennig takes a knee to the side of the body. Lenin crunches a lovely knee into Hennig's ribcage. Nice elbow from Hennig. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice elbow from Lenin. Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Hennig.
Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Lenin scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Lenin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kurt Hennig's cut. That's time! Hennig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Hennig throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2# Lenin takes the fight into the clinch. Hennig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lenin is defending well for now. Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Hennig.
Hennig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lenin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hennig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lenin working Hennig over with knees to the body. Lenin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lenin lands an elbow inside that Hennig shrugs off. Lenin connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hennig throws an elbow but misses. Lenin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice elbow from Lenin. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lenin obliges. Lenin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hennig's face.
Lenin lands a knee to the body.
Lenin lands a nice elbow. #T1# Lenin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lenin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Lenin. Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Lenin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Lenin scores with a knee to the head.
Hennig missing with knees to the body.
Lenin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hennig's face.
Lenin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hennig in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lenin scores with a knee to the head.
Hennig takes an elbow to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Hennig in his tracks for a moment. Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Lenin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Lenin crunches a lovely knee into Hennig's ribcage. Knees in the clinch landing for Lenin.
Lenin lands a knee to the head.
#T2# Hennig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lenin is defending well for now. Lenin scores a nice knee to the body.
Lenin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lenin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Lenin lands a damaging elbow. Hennig takes an elbow to the forehead. Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Hennig.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lenin with a knee to the head.
Lenin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hennig missing with knees to the body.
Hennig managing to block the knees to the body from Lenin.
Lenin crunches a lovely knee into Hennig's ribcage. Hennig missing with knees to the body.
Hennig looking to throw knees to the head but Lenin is blocking nicely.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lenin working Hennig over with knees to the body.#T3# Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig missing with knees to the body.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Lenin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hennig's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lenin. Hennig misses with an elbow strike.
Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Hennig in his tracks for a moment. Hennig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hennig takes a knee to the side of the body. Lenin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hennig missing with knees to the body.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lenin lands a nice elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A knee to the head by Lenin.
#T4# Hennig lands a nice knee to the body. Lenin scores a nice knee to the body.
Lenin with a knee to the head.
Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Lenin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lenin obliges. With the fighters up against the cage, Hennig throws an elbow but misses. Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hennig throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vladimir Lenin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lenin working Hennig over with knees to the body. Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Hennig takes a knee to the side of the body. Hennig lands a good knee to the midsection. Lenin won't want to take too many of those. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Lenin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kurt Hennig's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Hennig throws a head kick but Lenin moves out of range.
#CL2# Lenin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Knees to the body from Lenin.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hennig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Lenin lands an elbow inside. Hennig takes an elbow to the forehead. Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Hennig.
Knees to the body from Lenin.
Lenin lands a knee to the body.
Lenin lands a knee to the body.
Lenin scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lenin lands an elbow just above Hennig 's eye. A nice glancing elbow lands by Lenin. Lenin landing knees to the body.
Lenin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hennig in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lenin landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Hennig takes an elbow to the temple. Lenin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hennig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lenin avoids it. Lenin lands a knee to the head.
Lenin lands a good knee to the midsection. Hennig won't want to take too many of those. Hennig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lenin is defending well for now. Lenin avoiding damage as Hennig throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lenin.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lenin scores a nice knee to the body.
Hennig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lenin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hennig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hennig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lenin lands an elbow inside. #T2# Lenin dodges an elbow strike from Hennig.
Knees to the body from Lenin.
Lenin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Hennig.
Lenin lands a knee to the head.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lenin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hennig's defenses. Lenin lands a nice elbow. Lenin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hennig tries to land knees in the clinch but Lenin avoids the damage to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Lenin.
Knees to the body from Lenin.
Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Hennig misses with a knee to the head. Lenin scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hennig throws an elbow but misses. #T3# Lenin avoiding damage as Hennig throws knees to the body.
Lenin scores with a knee to the head.
Lenin scores with a knee to the head.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lenin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lenin avoiding damage as Hennig throws knees to the body.
Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Hennig.
Hennig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lenin avoids it. Hennig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lenin missing with knees to the body.
Lenin avoiding damage as Hennig throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lenin.
Hennig missing with knees to the body.
Hennig throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knees in the clinch landing for Hennig.
#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hennig missing with knees to the body.
Hennig tries to land a knee to the head but Lenin blocks with his arms.
Lenin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hennig takes a knee to the side of the body. Lenin lands a nice knee to the body. Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lenin trying to land knees to the body.
Hennig tries to land knees in the clinch but Lenin avoids the damage to the body. Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Lenin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hennig tries to land knees in the clinch but Lenin avoids the damage to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hennig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hennig managing to block the knees to the body from Lenin.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kurt Hennig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Vladimir Lenin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lenin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Vladimir Lenin! Judge William Peck scores the fight for Vladimir Lenin! Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Vladimir Lenin!
Vladimir Lenin wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 928 Round 2
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1# McGruger doesn't manage to clinch there - Hennig circles away.
Hennig throws the kick towards the body but McGruger avoids it. McGruger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hennig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hennig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hennig looks for the body kick but McGruger saw that one coming. McGruger wants to counter the offense by Hennig and move into the clinch position. Hennig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGruger. That did some damage! McGruger wants to clinch up but Hennig keeps it at a distance. Hennig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hennig throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGruger's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - McGruger looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hennig is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGruger. A head kick misses from Hennig. #T1# McGruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Hennig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McGruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hennig throws a counter high kick but McGruger was just alert enough to avoid it. McGruger is looking to clinch. Hennig misses with a head kick.
McGruger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hennig. Hennig obviously looking to wear him down.
McGruger wants to clinch. Hennig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hennig scores with a head kick. McGruger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hennig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGruger throws a leg kick that misses. Condor McGruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# McGruger is looking to clinch. Hennig half committed to a counter leg kick. McGruger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hennig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hennig. McGruger shrugs it off though. The fight stays on the outside here - McGruger looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hennig throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGruger avoids it. McGruger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hennig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. McGruger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hennig. Hennig delivers a nice body kick. Hennig throws a head kick that misses. Hennig throws a front kick that sends McGruger stumbling back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# McGruger instigates a clinch. #T3# McGruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McGruger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hennig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hennig throws a quick inside leg kick. Hennig circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGruger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hennig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGruger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hennig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hennig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Hennig keeps the fight on the outside. McGruger throws a hook but Hennig blocks it. Hennig half committed to a counter leg kick. Hennig throws a nice head kick!
#CL2# McGruger has closed the distance and engaged Hennig in a clinch.
#T4# Hennig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hennig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hennig crunches a lovely knee into McGruger's ribcage. Hennig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGruger is defending well for now. Hennig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hennig crunches a lovely knee into McGruger's ribcage. Hennig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hennig crunches a lovely knee into McGruger's ribcage. McGruger looks winded! Hennig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hennig lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hennig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGruger blocks it with crossed arms. Hennig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGruger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hennig lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Hennig dominated that round. That's time! Hennig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Hennig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. McGruger fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Hennig counters with a quick kick to the body but McGruger blocks it. McGruger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hennig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hennig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGruger can do to turn this around? Hennig keeps the fight on the outside. An inside leg kick from McGruger misses. Hennig staying out of range there. McGruger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hennig thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL# Hennig moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hennig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGruger avoids it. Knees to the body from Hennig.
Hennig lands an elbow just above McGruger 's eye. Hennig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGruger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1# McGruger avoiding damage as Hennig throws knees to the body.
Hennig stops a takedown attempt from McGruger.
Hennig throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hennig unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGruger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hennig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hennig lands a good knee to the midsection. McGruger won't want to take too many of those. McGruger avoids a wild elbow strike from Hennig. Hennig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGruger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hennig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hennig working McGruger over with knees to the body. McGruger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hennig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. McGruger is breathing heavily. Hennig lands an elbow inside that McGruger shrugs off. Hennig tries to land knees in the clinch but McGruger avoids the damage to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Hennig.
Hennig misses with a knee strike.
#T2# McGruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kurt Hennig has scored more points in the clinch so far. McGruger is looking to take this one to the mat. Kurt Hennig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Condor McGruger. Hennig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Hennig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hennig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGruger is defending well for now. McGruger takes an elbow to the temple. Hennig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGruger avoids it. Hennig tries a knee to the head but McGruger blocks it.
Hennig misses with a knee strike.
McGruger tries for a takedown but Hennig manages to get underhooks.
Hennig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGruger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGruger.
Hennig lands an elbow that stopped McGruger in his tracks for a moment. McGruger wants to take the fight to the mat but Hennig manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3# McGruger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hennig pulls him back up using the underhooks. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hennig. Hennig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A knee to the head by Hennig.
McGruger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hennig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hennig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGruger blocks it with crossed arms. McGruger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hennig prevents it.
Hennig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGruger is trying to drag Hennig to the mat but Hennig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. McGruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# Hennig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. McGruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hennig landing knees to the body.
McGruger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hennig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hennig tries a knee to the head but McGruger blocks it.
Hennig tries to land knees in the clinch but McGruger avoids the damage to the body. Hennig lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hennig lands a nice knee to the body. Hennig landing knees to the body.
Hennig landing knees to the body.
McGruger is looking to take this one to the mat. Hennig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGruger is looking to take this one to the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Hennig dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL# Hennig clinches. Hennig working McGruger over with knees to the body. Hennig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hennig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hennig tries to land knees in the clinch but McGruger avoids the damage to the body. Hennig lands a damaging elbow. Hennig connects with a knee to the head.
Hennig throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hennig unloads a knee to the mid-section. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice elbow from Hennig. McGruger managing to block the knees to the body from Hennig.
Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGruger.
McGruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hennig misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Hennig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGruger.
Hennig looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hennig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hennig lands a knee to the body.
Hennig landing knees to the body.
Hennig with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hennig lands an elbow inside that McGruger shrugs off. Hennig lands an elbow that stopped McGruger in his tracks for a moment. Hennig tries to land a knee to the head but McGruger blocks with his arms.
McGruger is working for takedown but Hennig is calmly controlling the position for now. McGruger takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2# Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGruger.
McGruger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hennig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kurt Hennig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Condor McGruger. Hennig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hennig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McGruger wants to counter with a clinch but Hennig pushes him away. A head kick misses from Hennig. Hennig scores with a head kick. McGruger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGruger motions for Hennig to come forward. McGruger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hennig lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hennig lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3# Hennig connects with a solid leg kick. Hennig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. As McGruger tries to get set, Hennig tries to push him back and clinch up but McGruger manages to avoid the attempt. Hennig throws a wild body kick that McGruger sees coming a mile off. McGruger misses with a low kick.#CL2# McGruger closes the distance and clinches. McGruger can't get the takedown.
McGruger avoiding damage as Hennig throws knees to the body.
McGruger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hennig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hennig is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hennig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGruger avoids it. Hennig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hennig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4# Hennig lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hennig lands a damaging elbow. Hennig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hennig is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hennig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGruger's defenses. McGruger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hennig pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hennig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hennig scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hennig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGruger managing to block the knees to the body from Hennig.
Hennig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGruger avoids it. McGruger can't get the takedown.
Condor McGruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kurt Hennig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McGruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Kurt Hennig showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hennig has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Kurt Hennig! Judge William Peck scores the fight for Kurt Hennig! Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Kurt Hennig!
Kurt Hennig wins by unanimous decision! An out of breath Kurt Hennig thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 928 Round 1
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1# Fenix misses with the combination.
Fenix keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Hennig takes the fight into the clinch. Hennig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fenix blocks it with crossed arms. Hennig lands an elbow just above Fenix 's eye. Fenix lands a nice uppercut. Hennig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fenix's face.
Fenix is trying to push Hennig away but Hennig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hennig lands a nice elbow. Fenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hennig lands an elbow inside that Fenix shrugs off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hennig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fenix avoids it. Fenix lands a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fenix. Hennig crunches a lovely knee into Fenix's ribcage. Hennig lands an elbow just above Fenix 's eye. Hennig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hennig landing knees to the body.
Hennig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fenix tries to work over Hennig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Hennig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hennig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fenix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Fenix looks winded! Hennig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fenix's efforts to push away. Fenix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fenix wants to get back to striking at distance but Hennig won't allow it.
Fenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Hennig backwards. Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Hennig controls his hands.
Hennig connects with a knee to the head.
Hennig lands a damaging elbow. Hennig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hennig lands an elbow inside. Hennig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fenix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hennig connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hennig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hennig lands an elbow inside that Fenix shrugs off. Hennig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knees in the clinch landing for Hennig.
#T2# Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hennig. Hennig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hennig scores a nice knee to the body.
Hennig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hennig landing knees to the body.
Hennig lands an elbow inside that Fenix shrugs off. Fenix takes an elbow to the temple. Hennig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fenix takes a knee to the side of the body. Hennig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fenix's face.
Hennig lands an elbow inside that Fenix shrugs off. Hennig lands a knee to the head.
Hennig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fenix takes a knee to the side of the body. A body shot lands from Fenix.
Hennig lands a knee to the head.
Hennig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fenix's defenses. #T3# Fenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hennig prevents Fenix from breaking the clinch. Hennig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fenix presses Hennig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from Fenix.
Hennig landing knees to the body.
Hennig lands an elbow inside that Fenix shrugs off. Hennig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hennig connects with a knee to the head.
Fenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hennig has him pressed against the cage. Fenix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fenix has had enough of the clinch but Hennig keeps him there for the moment. Fenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fenix misses with a punch to the body.
Hennig working Fenix over with knees to the body. Fenix misses with a body punch.
Hennig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fenix's face.
#T4# Hennig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Fenix working hard to break the clinch. Hennig lands an elbow inside that Fenix shrugs off. Hennig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knees in the clinch landing for Hennig.
Hennig landing knees to the head.
Hennig lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hennig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hennig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fenix's face.
Hennig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
Fenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fenix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fenix tries to break free but Hennig pushes him back against the cage. Fenix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Hennig dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Fenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Hennig should have avoided that one. Hennig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenix can do to turn this around? Hennig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL# Hennig closes the distance and clinches. Hennig lands a knee to the head.
Hennig landing knees to the body.
Fenix working hard to break the clinch. Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hennig landing knees to the body.
Hennig lands a damaging elbow. Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Hennig.
Fenix tries to work over Hennig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kurt Hennig has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fenix working aggressively here.
Hennig prevents a body shot from Fenix. Fenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Hennig scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hennig.
Hennig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig connects with a knee to the head.
Fenix is breathing heavily. Hennig lands a nice elbow. Hennig landing knees to the head.
#T1# Hennig scores with a knee to the head.
Hennig landing knees to the body.
Hennig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hennig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hennig scores with a knee to the head.
Fenix takes an elbow to the forehead. Nice elbow from Hennig. Fenix lands a body punch. Hennig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fenix is defending well for now. Fenix gets through Hennig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hennig obliges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hennig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hennig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fenix tries to circle away but Hennig has him pinned against the cage. Hennig tries to land a knee to the head but Fenix blocks with his arms.
Hennig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fenix avoids it. Fenix is leaning against Hennig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2# A short left from Fenix. Hennig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Fenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fenix tries to break the clinch but Hennig is controlling the position. Hennig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hennig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hennig lands a knee to the body.
Hennig scores with a knee to the head.
Fenix works on Hennig's body with a couple of short punches. Fenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hennig backwards. Fenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hennig. Fenix lands a nice uppercut. Fenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Fenix on the inside. A right hand to the body from Fenix.
Hennig connects with a knee to the head.
Hennig takes a shot to the head. #T3# Fenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Hennig backwards. Fenix lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hennig looking to throw knees to the head but Fenix is blocking nicely.
Fenix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hennig misses with a knee strike.
Fenix scores with a nice hook to the head. Hennig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fenix blocks it with crossed arms. Fenix works on Hennig's body with a couple of short punches. Fenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hennig or not. Fenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fenix is trying to break the clinch but Hennig is controlling him. Hennig blocks a body shot from Fenix. Hennig lands an elbow just above Fenix 's eye. Hennig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hennig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fenix is trying to force a seperation but Hennig has the dominant position. A knee to the head by Hennig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fenix is looking to break free of the clinch but Hennig has double underhooks. #T4# Hennig crunches a lovely knee into Fenix's ribcage. A hook to the body from Fenix.
Fenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Fenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Fenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hennig circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Hennig clinches up with Fenix and pushes him back against the cage. Hennig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hennig crunches a lovely knee into Fenix's ribcage. Hennig landing knees to the body.
Hennig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fenix is defending well for now. Hennig misses with a knee strike.
Hennig missing with knees to the body.
Fenix is trying to break the clinch but Hennig has him pressed against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hennig lands a knee to the body.
Fenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fenix digs a right hand into Hennig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hennig's gas tank. Hennig missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Hennig dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Hennig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hennig's hands. Fenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hennig's hands. Nice uppercut lands for Fenix. That snapped Hennig's head back.
#CL# Hennig clinches. Hennig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hennig landing knees to the head.
Fenix lands a hook to the side of the head. Fenix takes an elbow to the temple. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hennig with a knee to the head.
Fenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fenix. Fenix is trying to force a seperation but Hennig has the dominant position. Fenix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nice body punch from Fenix. Fenix is trying to break the clinch but Hennig has him pressed against the cage. Fenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Hennig backwards. Fenix lands a shoulder strike. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hennig obliges.#T1# Fenix can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fenix. Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fenix. Hennig lands a knee to the body.
Fenix lands an uppercut. Fenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hennig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hennig has him pressed against the cage. Hennig lands a knee to the body.
Fenix takes an elbow to the temple. Fenix takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hennig missing with knees to the body.
Hennig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hennig landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fenix has had enough of the clinch but Hennig keeps him there for the moment. Hennig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Fenix tries to break the clinch but Hennig is controlling the position. Fenix is trying to break free.#T2# Hennig scores with a knee to the head.
Hennig keeps control of Fenix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fenix lands a shoulder strike. Hennig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fenix.
Fenix lands a shot to the body. Fenix scores with a shot to the side of Hennig's head. Fenix working hard to break the clinch. Hennig scores with a knee to the head.
Fenix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fenix lands an uppercut. Fenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fenix is trying to push Hennig away but Hennig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fenix. Fenix is trying to push Hennig away but Hennig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fenix has had enough of the clinch but Hennig keeps him there for the moment. Fenix lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hennig lands an elbow just above Fenix 's eye. Fenix is trying to break the clinch but Hennig has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Fenix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hennig lands an elbow that stopped Fenix in his tracks for a moment. Hennig keeps control of Fenix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hennig lands an elbow just above Fenix 's eye. Fenix is trying to push Hennig away but Hennig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A right hand to the body from Fenix.
Fenix takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hennig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hennig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fenix takes an elbow to the forehead. Knees in the clinch landing for Hennig.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fenix. Fenix takes an elbow to the temple. Fenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hennig backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fenix working aggressively here.
Hennig has Fenix pressed against the cage, preventing Fenix from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hennig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fenix's face.
#T4# Knees to the body from Hennig.
Hennig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fenix scores with a shot to the side of Hennig's head. Hennig tries a knee to the head but Fenix blocks it.
Fenix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hennig scores a nice knee to the body.
Fenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Knees in the clinch landing for Hennig.
Fenix lands a body punch. Fenix tries a body shot but Hennig blocks it.
Hennig prevents a body shot from Fenix. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch. Fenix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hennig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jake Fenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kurt Hennig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kurt Hennig. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hennig, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Kurt Hennig! Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Kurt Hennig! Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Kurt Hennig!
Kurt Hennig wins by unanimous decision! During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Hennig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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