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Event:
UCF 48: Mulroney v Valdenius
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Hendricks throws a lazy right hand but Yousuf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut.
Hendricks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hendricks misses with a few strikes there.
Yousuf looks to land a right hand but Hendricks moved out of range.
Hendricks walks into a straight right hand from Yousuf.
The fighters circling - Yousuf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hendricks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yousuf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendricks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendricks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yousuf throws out the jab.
Yousuf cracks a nice hook into Hendricks's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Yousuf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yousuf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hendricks wants to land a leg kick but Yousuf is out of range.
Hendricks misses with a few strikes there.
Yousuf is looking to chop away at Hendricks's legs.
Hendricks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yousuf throws out the jab.
Jab from Yousuf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf tries a low kick but Hendricks avoids it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Yousuf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yousuf tries to clinch
and Hendricks counters with a straight right hand.
Yousuf wants to clinch.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Yousuf lands with a good body shot.
Yousuf takes one to the chin there.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yousuf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yousuf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yousuf misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Yousuf clinches up against the cage.
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yousuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yousuf misses with some punches.
#T2#
Yousuf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendricks takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hendricks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yousuf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yousuf prevents Hendricks from breaking the clinch.
Hendricks misses with a punch to the body.
Yousuf lands with a light punch inside.
Yousuf lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Hendricks breaks the clinch.
Yousuf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yousuf duly obliges.
Hendricks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Yousuf.
Nice jab there from Yousuf.
Hendricks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a hook to the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendricks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
A slow jab from Yousuf misses its intended target.
A combination from Yousuf does no damage.
Yousuf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yousuf misses with a hook.
Yousuf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yousuf misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yousuf checks a leg kick nicely.
Hendricks misses with a body shot.
Yousuf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Hendricks misses.
Some wild striking there from Yousuf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Yousuf slips a jab and a cross from Hendricks.
Yousuf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Yousuf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks ducks right into an uppercut from Yousuf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yousuf.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Yousuf checks it.
Hendricks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yousuf manages to avoid it.
Yousuf tries to counter with a clinch but Hendricks shakes him off and moves away.
Hendricks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yousuf at a distance.
Hendricks swings for the body but Yousuf moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Yousuf.
Yousuf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yousuf misses with a wild combination.
Hendricks looks to throw the jab but Yousuf is out of range.
Hendricks is looking to wear down Yousuf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yousuf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hendricks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yousuf cracks Hendricks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hendricks misses with a wild body shot.
Yousuf throws a low kick but Hendricks avoids it.#CL2#
Yousuf rushes Hendricks and presses him up against the cage.
Yousuf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hendricks's efforts to push away.
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf is controlling him.
Hendricks is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yousuf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but Hendricks avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage.
Yousuf misses with the head strike.
A short right from Yousuf on the inside.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Yousuf presses Hendricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendricks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yousuf avoiding damage.
Yousuf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yousuf scores with a shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Yousuf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Yousuf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendrickss head.
Yousuf has Hendricks pressed against the cage, preventing Hendricks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yousuf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yousuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Yousuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yousuf misses with some punches.
Hendricks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Hendricks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yousuf works on Hendricks's body with a couple of short punches.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hendricks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yousuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but Hendricks avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage.
Yousuf prevents Hendricks from breaking the clinch.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from Yousuf.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf misses with the head strike.
Yousuf lands an uppercut.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yousuf in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Hendricks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Yousuf.
Hendricks tries to break the clinch but Yousuf is controlling the position.
Hendricks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yousuf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendricks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yousuf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendricks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yousuf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yousuf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hendricks tries to circle away but Yousuf has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yousuf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
Yousuf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yousuf tries to work over Hendricks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Hendricks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks. #T4#
Yousuf scores with a shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf has him pressed against the cage.
Hendricks trying to control the position but instead, Yousuf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hendricks into the cage.#BC#
Hendricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendricks with a nice cross.
Hendricks throws a front kick aimed at Yousuf's knee but Yousuf avoids it well.
Yousuf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Yousuf moves into range and clinches up with Hendricks.
Yousuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Yousuf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hendricks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hendricks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunter Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yousuf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yousuf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yousuf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hendricks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that Yousuf avoids nicely.
Yousuf blocks a leg kick.
Yousuf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Yousuf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hendricks.
Yousuf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hendricks momentarily.
Hunter Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yousuf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendricks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yousuf throws out a counter right but Hendricks avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hendricks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks tries to land a front kick but Yousuf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left and a right from Hendricks both land. Nice combination.
Hendricks lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Yousuf dips to his left and cracks Hendricks with an uppercut!#T1#
Yousuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yousuf takes a swing at Hendricks's ribcage but misses.
Yousuf loads up on a big right hand but Hendricks slips the punch.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Yousuf lands with an overhand left.
Hendricks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hendricks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Yousuf misses the target.
Hendricks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yousuf throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Yousuf lands.
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Yousuf moved out of range.
Hendricks connects with a body shot that sends Yousuf's belly button to the back.
Hendricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yousuf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Yousuf misses with a body shot.
Yousuf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hendricks cracks a nice hook into Yousuf's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yousuf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yousuf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hendricks misses with a body punch
and Yousuf counters with an inside leg kick.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Hendricks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendricks misses with a wild combination.
Yousuf throws a wild body kick that Hendricks sees coming a mile off.
Hendricks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a hook but Hendricks blocks it.
Hendricks throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Yousuf moved away.#T3##CL2#
Yousuf clinches.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Yousuf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Yousuf prevents Hendricks from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yousuf fails to land.
A short uppercut from Yousuf.
Amadi Yousuf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hendricks is looking to break free of the clinch but Yousuf has double underhooks.
Hendricks is pushing Yousuf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Hendricks breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Hendricks throws a low kick, looking for Yousuf's leg but Yousuf calmly moves out of range.
Yousuf tries a quick counter leg kick but Hendricks is wise to it.#CL2#
Yousuf closes the distance and clinches.
Hendricks has Yousuf pressed against the cage.
Hendricks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf is controlling him.
Hendricks tries to work over Yousuf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yousuf lands with a short shot to the head.
Hendricks tries a body shot but Yousuf blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadi Yousuf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yousuf 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf! |
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Event:
UCF 38: Galvarino v Hendricks
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Hendricks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galvarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendricks.
Hendricks punishes Galvarino's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Hendricks.
Hendricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galvarino lands with a straight right. Hendricks didn't see that one coming.
Galvarino scores with a jab to the body.
Galvarino throws a jab when Hendricks was well out of range.
Hendricks cracks Galvarino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Galvarino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendricks, pushing him back against the cage.
Galvarino can't find room to land a body shot as Hendricks controls the action.
Galvarino throws a head punch that misses.
Galvarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Galvarino misses with a body punch.
Galvarino misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Galvarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Galvarino misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Galvarino breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Hendricks misses with a few strikes there.
Galvarino misses with an uppercut
and Hendricks counters with a two punch combo.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvarino thuds a left hand into Hendricks's body.
Hendricks tries to bum rush Galvarino with a series of wild strikes but Galvarino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvarino.
Good shot there by Galvarino.
Galvarino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hendricks throws a body shot but no joy.
Galvarino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Galvarino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hendricks swings for the body but Galvarino moves out of range.
Galvarino throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Hendricks lands a jab to the nose.
Galvarino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hendricks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galvarino throws a lazy right hand but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galvarino has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Galvarino throws a series of punches but Hendricks moves out of range. #T2#
Galvarino throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
Hendricks fails to land with a series of punches.
Galvarino throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
Hendricks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hendricks staying out of range there.
Galvarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvarino.
Hendricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galvarino.
Hendricks unleashes a big counter combination but Galvarino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hendricks dips to his left and cracks Galvarino with an uppercut!
Galvarino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendricks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvarino just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Hendricks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hendricks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galvarino at a distance.
Hendricks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendricks scores with a sloppy right hand. Galvarino should have avoided that one.
Hendricks throws out a leg kick but Galvarino moves out of range and Hendricks only half commits.
Hendricks dodges the punch combination from Galvarino.
#T3#
Galvarino takes a swing at Hendricks's ribcage but misses.
Hendricks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Galvarino rather than just go for the knockout.
Galvarino misses with an uppercut.
Hendricks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Galvarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendricks.
#CL#
Galvarino closes the distance and clinches.
Hendricks is looking to break free of the clinch but Galvarino has double underhooks.
Hendricks pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Galvarino has him pressed against the cage.
Galvarino misses with some punches.
Galvarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendricks tries to circle away but Galvarino has him pinned against the cage.
Galvarino lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Galvarino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Hendricks defending well as Galvarino loads up on a big left hand.
Hendricks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvarino throws out the jab.
Galvarino throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Galvarino lands a two punch combo.
Galvarino throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#Hendricks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendricks lands with a nice body punch.
Hendricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galvarino.
Hendricks jabs Galvarino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Galvarino.
Hendricks is still on wobbly legs! Can Galvarino finish him?
BOOM! Galvarino lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hendricks. Hendricks tries to recover but Galvarino is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hendricks lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mapuche Galvarino!
Mapuche Galvarino made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
UCF 29: Bishop v Hardman
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
A left lands for Hendricks.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Hendricks ducks down to avoid it.
Hendricks slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hendricks counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.
McDonald tries to clinch
and Hendricks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald misses with a hook. Hendricks ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks is looking for the big counter here.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Hendricks circles away.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendricks misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald 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 Hendricks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hendricks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonald backing away here, and Hendricks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Hendricks's shoulder, as Hendricks tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Hendricks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald backing away here, and Hendricks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald cracks Hendricks with a big right hand but Hendricks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hendricks is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by McDonald.#T2#
Hendricks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
McDonald wants to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Hendricks avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.#T3#
Hendricks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Hendricks has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald tries to hold on but Hendricks postures up.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald trying to control here.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Hendricks has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendricks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendricks's back!
Hendricks staying busy and making it hard for McDonald to control.
Hendricks is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McDonald off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McDonald thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
McDonald biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hendricks trying to control the hands but McDonald breaks the grip.
McDonald looking to hold on to the position here but Hendricks rolls and ends up regaining guard.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hendricks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.#TD#
Hendricks gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. Hendricks manages to retain guard.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Hendricks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hendricks 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.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendricks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendricks is keeping the position for now.
McDonald 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendricks is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendricks but Hendricks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hendricks slips under a jab from McDonald.
Hendricks feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Hendricks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
Hendricks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
McDonald gets a clinch. #BC2#
Hendricks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hendricks avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald misses with a hook. Hendricks ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
McDonald swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Hendricks does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hendricks to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunter Hendricks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses the body punch
and Hendricks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hendricks connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.#CL#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Hendricks avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
Hendricks is trying to break free.
Hendricks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendricks's elbow.
Hendricks managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hunter Hendricks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
Hendricks misses with the combination.
McDonald throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
McDonald is keen to just control but Hendricks is a slippery customer.#T1#
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald working over Hendricks with some ground and pound. Hendricks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
McDonald has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hendricks is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hendricks is looking to escape.
Hendricks wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald looking to finish Hendricks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hendricks!#T3#
Hendricks wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hendricks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McDonald.
Hendricks taking shots to the head.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Hendricks is in trouble!
McDonald cracks Hendricks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDonald looking to control but Hendricks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
McDonald working the ground and pound effectively.
McDonald misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hendricks looks a forlorn figure.
Hunter Hendricks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
David McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hendricks 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Hendricks!
An out of breath Hunter Hendricks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Hendricks swings for the body but Valdenius moves out of range.
A low kick from Hendricks misses #TD#
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendricks won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hendricks is not content to let Valdenius control the position. #SUB#
Valdenius is trying to get an arm triangle but Hendricks is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Hendricks prevents Valdenius from moving into mount. #T1#
Valdenius staying calm.#SUB#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well. #SUB#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Valdenius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Valdenius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendricks is working away from the top position though.
Valdenius regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Valdenius looking for subs off his back but Hendricks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valdenius wants to get back to full guard but Hendricks has mounted him!
Hendricks controlling from the full mount.
Valdenius wants to control but Hendricks is having none of it.
Valdenius is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Valdenius is working hard here to advance position.
Valdenius wants to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Valdenius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hendricks tries to control but Valdenius wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdenius wants to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Valdenius is working to get back to half guard.
Valdenius bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Valdenius drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hendricks dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Valdenius controlling Hendricks's posture.
Valdenius keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Valdenius looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hendricks passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdenius regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hendricks 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#
Hendricks throws a body punch but Valdenius moves out of range.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Hendricks is quick to defend against it.
Hendricks scores with a hook to the body. Valdenius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hendricks lands a nice shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hendricks.
A combination from Hendricks does no damage.
Hendricks misses with a low kick.
Valdenius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valdenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hendricks.
Hendricks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valdenius is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valdenius misses with a takedown
and Hendricks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Valdenius counters with a single leg into guard. Hendricks didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdenius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendricks's guard.
Valdenius trying to mount his opponent but Hendricks defends it. #T1#
Valdenius controlling the pace. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hendricks pushes Valdenius off looking to stand but Valdenius dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Valdenius seems content to control.
Bobo Valdenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks controlling the position well.
Valdenius trying to pass the guard but Hendricks defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valdenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valdenius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Valdenius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valdenius is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Valdenius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hendricks throws a right hand that Valdenius ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdenius also avoids with ease.#TD#
Hendricks gets caught napping as Valdenius dives in and scores a takedown. Hendricks manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Valdenius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hendricks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hendricks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Valdenius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Valdenius has his feet on Hendricks's thighs here. He's pushed Hendricks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hendricks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobo Valdenius! |
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Event:
UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Hendricks leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Hendricks misses.
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hendricks throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendricks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Hendricks.
and Hendricks counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bjornsson! He's just covering up as Hendricks starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
Hunter Hendricks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Hendricks lands a glancing blow to the side of Tuomaala's head.
Tuomaala wants to land a leg kick but Hendricks is out of range.
Tuomaala wants to slow Hendricks down by chopping away at his legs.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick but Hendricks checks it.
Hendricks throws out a counter right but Tuomaala avoids it with no problem.
Tuomaala with a nice calf kick.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick but Hendricks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hendricks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vihtori Tuomaala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuomaala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hendricks.
Hendricks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tuomaala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tuomaala blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Tuomaala is predictable there
enabling Hendricks to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuomaala throws a sloppy head kick and Hendricks moves out of range easily.
Tuomaala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuomaala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hendricks if he has to take too many more of those.
A cross from Hendricks lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuomaala moves away from the strike by Hendricks.
Tuomaala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tuomaala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Tuomaala is rocked!
Hendricks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tuomaala.#T1#
Good leg kick by Tuomaala.
Tuomaala slips a jab from Hendricks.
Tuomaala appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tuomaala gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hendricks counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Tuomaala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Tuomaala is predictable there
and Hendricks counters with a huge left! Tuomaala is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hendricks isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tuomaala from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hendricks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
Our winner, Hunter Hendricks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAH 101 Christmas Showdown
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Anders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks misses with a series of wild punches.
Anders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendricks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hendricks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anders.
Anders misses with a straight right.
Anders throws an off balance right hand
and Hendricks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anders jabs at Hendricks's body.#TD2#
Anders closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hendricks's guard.
Anders won't allow Hendricks to get back to his feet.
Anders wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Hendricks is pulling down on Anders's head to control his posture.
Anders trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom. #T1#
Anders stands and throws Hendricks's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Anders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hendricks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anders trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Anders throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hendricks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anders on the ground.#T2#
Anders trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hendricks is avoiding damage well.
Anders throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hendricks works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Anders is keen to just control but Hendricks is a slippery customer.#T3#
Anders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
Hendricks won't allow Anders to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anders tries to pass to full mount but Hendricks defends it.
Anders controlling the action here.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hendricks tries to kick Anders off but Anders keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hendricks defending well as Anders loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Anders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendricks quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Anders. #SUB2#
Anders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks is staying active underneath Anders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendricks is doing well to control the position and prevent Anders from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryk Anders dominated that round.
That's time! Hendricks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Anders moves into the clinch.
Anders lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Anders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hendricks's efforts to push away.
Hendricks tries to break the clinch but Anders is controlling the position.
Hendricks can't break the clinch.
Hendricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
Anders lands with a right to the head.
Anders swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anders throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anders is defending well for now.
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Anders is controlling him.
Hendricks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendricks tries to circle away but Anders has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Anders misses with the head strike.
Anders cracks Hendricks with a nice body shot.
Anders lands with a short shot to the head.
Anders unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from Anders. #BC#
Hendricks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Anders as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Anders.
Hendricks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Anders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hendricks doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Hendricks is rocked!
Anders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendricks glances at the clock... BAM! Anders nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hendricks crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hendricks is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryk Anders!
After winning the bout, Ryk Anders thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 31
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendricks, which made it look bad.
Hendricks throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendricks is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Hendricks circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
James darts in and clinches Hendricks up against the cage.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hendricks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
Hendricks lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hendricks slows down the pace here.
Hendricks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from James.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Hendricks.
James misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hendricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Hendricks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James with a jab.
A swing and a miss from James.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Hendricks flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
A low kick lands for Hendricks.
#CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hendricks looking to slow down the pace here.
James pushes Hendricks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James misses with the head strike.
James tries to work over Hendricks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hendricks wants to break free but James has control.
Hendricks is trying to break free.
Hendricks is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Hendricks into the cage.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hendricks up against the cage.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
James working aggressively here.
James tries to work over Hendricks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hendricks manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hendricks clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James blocks a head kick by Hendricks.
Hendricks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hendricks defends well and James ends up having to push Hendricks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendricks feints a counter leg kick.
Hendricks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hendricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendricks's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James misses with some punches.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
James fails with the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Hunter Hendricks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendricks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Hendricks throws a counter combo.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hendricks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hendricks there as he acknowledges the shot.
James tries to bum rush Hendricks with a series of wild strikes but Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendricks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks scores with a leg kick.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendricks moves away.
Hendricks throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Hendricks counters with a one-two to the body.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hendricks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendricks defends it nicely.
James misses with a combination
and Hendricks counters with a straight right hand.
Hendricks tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hendricks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Hendricks counters with a straight that turns James's legs to rubber! Hendricks pushes forward with more strikes and James goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
A victorious Hunter Hendricks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 25
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Gorshkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks works the jab nicely.
Gorshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendricks as he jumps to the side.
Hendricks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasya Gorshkov.#T1#
Gorshkov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
Whack! Hendricks lands a heavy head kick that drops Gorshkov. The ref tackles Hendricks to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gorshkov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hunter Hendricks!
A very excited looking Hunter Hendricks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 21
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Santoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendricks throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santoro! But no joy.
Hendricks throws out a loose jab but Santoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Santoro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hendricks misses with a low kick.
Santoro is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hendricks throws a big shot that misses.
Hendricks throws out a leg kick but Santoro moves out of range and Hendricks only half commits.
Santoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hendricks throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Santoro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hendricks! Santoro lets Hendricks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Hunter Hendricks has been cut.
Santoro lands a big head kick that sends Hendricks to the canvas! Santoro follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Santoro!
Tommy Santoro is the new middleweight champion!
Tommy Santoro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 17
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
James throws a right hand that misses
and Hendricks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hendricks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James fails with the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James lands with a right hand.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendricks pinned against the cage. Hendricks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hendricks swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#T1#
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hendricks counters with an inside leg kick.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops James! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hendricks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
Hunter Hendricks is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Hunter Hendricks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 10
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Wrld changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrld misses with a straight right.
Wrld lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Wrld misses.
Hendricks checks a leg kick nicely.
Wrld throws a sloppy head kick and Hendricks moves out of range easily.
Hendricks connects with a single shot there.
Hendricks throws a series of punches but Wrld avoids them all with ease.
Wrld throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wrld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hendricks throws a hook but Wrld avoids it easily.
Hendricks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hendricks looks to land a left hand but Wrld moved out of range nicely.
Wrld fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hendricks slips a jab from Wrld.
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!
Hendricks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wrld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrld blocks a jab.
Hendricks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wrld on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Hendricks.
#T1#
Wrld gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hendricks lands a jab to the nose.
Wrld lands a jab.
Hendricks throws an overhand right that lands on Wrld's shoulder, as Wrld tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Wrld, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hendricks throws a jab when Wrld was well out of range.
Wrld throws a lazy uppercut
and Hendricks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hendricks tries to land a leg kick but Wrld saw it coming and moves away.
Wrld throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wrld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrld slips a straight right by Hendricks.
Hendricks connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrld.
Wrld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wrld in his tracks. #T2#
Hendricks works Wrld's body with a nice hook.
Wrld throws a head kick that misses.
Wrld connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Wrld.
Wrld on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wrld throws the kick towards the body but Hendricks avoids it.
A jab from Wrld does it's job there.
Wrld scores with a nice right hand.
Wrld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hendricks.
Wrld misses with a few strikes there.
Wrld throws a hook but Hendricks blocks it.
Hendricks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wrld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wrld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hendricks lands a nice shot that snaps Wrld's head back.
Wrld tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wrld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hendricks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrld.
#T3#
Wrld misses with a lunging right hand
and Hendricks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hendricks scores with a punch to the head.
Hendricks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Wrld is rocked!
Wrld misses with a wild body shot.
Wrld is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendricks finish him?
Wrld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hendricks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wrld on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wrld seems to have recovered his senses.
Wrld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hendricks counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Hendricks.
Hendricks scores with a shot to the body.
Hendricks looks for the body kick but Wrld saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Wrld's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hendricks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wrld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrld tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks slips a jab from Wrld.
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!
Hendricks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hendricks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrld manages to avoid it.
Wrld moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Hendricks slips a straight right by Wrld.
Hendricks avoids the head kick by Wrld.
Wrld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendricks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hendricks misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Wrld was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hendricks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wrld has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wrld misses the body punch
and Hendricks counters with a nice uppercut.
Wrld looks to land a left hand but Hendricks moved out of range nicely.
Wrld takes one on the button.
Hendricks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hendricks drops Wrld with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wrld! Hendricks dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
Hunter Hendricks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2023 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kilbee.
Hendricks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilbee's head backwards.
Hendricks avoids the head kick by Kilbee.
Hendricks lands the left hand.
Kilbee blocks a jab.
Hendricks lands an overhand right.
Kilbee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendricks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilbee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilbee shoots in and drives through. Hendricks sprawls well.
Hendricks throws out a counter right but Kilbee avoids it with no problem.
Kilbee scores with a head kick.
Hunter Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Hendricks.
Kilbee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendricks sprawls well. Hendricks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kilbee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Kilbee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilbee is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kilbee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Hendricks lands.
Hendricks connects with a right hand. Kilbee shakes it off.
Hendricks with a hook.
Kilbee has a takedown stuffed.
Hendricks lands a jab.
Hunter Hendricks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilbee walks into a straight right hand from Hendricks.
Hendricks connects with a crisp jab.
Hendricks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hendricks connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Hendricks.#ROC2#Kilbee is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Hendricks lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kilbee. Kilbee tries to recover but Hendricks is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kilbee lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
A victorious Hunter Hendricks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Hendricks there.
Hendricks throws out a loose jab but Kilbee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Hendricks.
Kilbee looks winded!
Hendricks catches Kilbee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Hendricks finds it's way through Kilbee's defenses.
Kilbee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kilbee slips under a jab.
A left lands for Hendricks.
Hendricks connects with a body shot that sends Kilbee's belly button to the back.
Hendricks looks to throw the jab but Kilbee is out of range.
Hendricks thuds a left hand into Kilbee's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hendricks keeps Kilbee at a distance using the push kick.
Hendricks feints with a jab and clips Kilbee right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kilbee is sent crashing into the canvas and Hendricks leaps in for the kill! Kilbee tries to get to his feet but Hendricks is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kilbee is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
During a confident post fight interview, Hunter Hendricks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Rojo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendricks throws out the jab.
Rojo blocks a jab.
Hendricks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hendricks throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Rojo counters by moving into the clinch.
Rojo scores with a shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Rojo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rojo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Rojo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rojo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rojo.
Rojo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks has a couple of punches blocked by Rojo.
Rojo pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rojo.
Rojo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rojo as Hendricks tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Rojo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendricks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojo stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rojo.
Rojo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Hendricks can't find room to land a body shot as Rojo controls the action.
Rojo pushes Hendricks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojo pressing his opponent against the cage. #KD#
Rojo drops Hendricks onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hendricks is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Hendricks 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!
Rojo stalling in the clinch.
Rojo lands a big right hand that drops Hendricks! The killer instinct kicks in and Rojo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rojo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Rojo! |
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