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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025 |
#R1# Henson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slot fails in his attempt to clinch. Henson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Slot clinches with his opponent.
Slot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2# Slot gets control of Henson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slot will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Henson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Slot looking for a sweep. Not yet Slot, not yet. Slot wants to stand up but Henson is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Henson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slot is keeping the position for now. Henson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2# Slot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henson working some strikes from top position. Henson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Slot working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Bigfoot BJJ inform us that Slot has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Slot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henson controls the pace. Slot wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Slot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Slot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henson defends well.#T2# Slot tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Slot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Henson passes into half guard.
Henson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Slot is trying to control but can't.
Slot is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Henson is staying active. Slot moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Henson wanted to stand there but Slot had control of the position. #T3# Slot working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Slot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Slot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henson tries to avoid it but Slot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henson to the ground. Henson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Slot tries to work over Henson's front leg with a kick but Henson checks it. Slot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henson. Arne Slot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Henson is breathing heavily. Slot throws a series of punches but Henson moves out of range. Henson throws a low kick, looking for Slot's leg but Slot calmly moves out of range. #CL2# Slot moves into the clinch. Henson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slot obliges.#T4# Slot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Slot is working for takedown but Henson is calmly controlling the position for now. Slot lands a nice knee to the body. Slot scores with a knee to the head.
Henson takes a knee to the side of the body. Slot lands a nice knee to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Slot is pressed up against the cage. Henson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slot down to the mat. Slot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Henson avoids the body shot from Slot.
A bone on bone clash there as Henson blocks the leg kick.
Slot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henson but Henson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Drew Henson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arne Slot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Slot moves out of range of the body kick from Henson.
#CL2# Slot has closed the distance and engaged Henson in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Slot dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Henson checks a leg kick. Henson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slot.
#CL2# Henson tries to keep at a distance but Slot has taken the fight into the clinch. Slot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henson's face.
Slot scores with a knee to the head.
Henson fails to pull guard.
Slot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slot unloads a knee to the mid-section. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Henson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slot cracks Henson with a nice body shot. Slot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Slot lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Slot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henson's face.
#T1# Slot scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Slot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slot working Henson over with knees to the body. Slot with a knee to the head.
Slot lands a damaging elbow. Slot landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Slot.
Slot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slot landing knees to the head.
Henson takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action! Slot landing knees to the head.
Slot tries a knee to the head but Henson blocks it.
Slot tries for a takedown but Henson manages to get underhooks.
#T2# Henson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Henson avoiding damage as Slot throws knees to the body.
Henson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Slot has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Slot unloads a knee to the mid-section. With the fighters up against the cage, Slot throws an elbow but misses. Slot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Slot with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Slot.
Slot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD# Henson successfully pulls guard.
Slot forces his way into half guard. Henson is looking to control Slot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henson avoid being mounted?#T3# Slot not landing any meaningful shots this time. Henson is trying to control but can't.
Slot passes to side control. Henson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Slot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henson keeps working. Slot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Henson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Slot wants to control but Henson is keeping him busy. Henson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Slot's best efforts. Henson wants to control but Slot is keeping busy.
Henson is staying active underneath Slot, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Slot is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2# Slot clinches up with Henson and pushes him back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Slot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Henson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Henson shoots in looking for a takedown. Slot tries to sprawl out of it but Henson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Henson shoots for a takedown but Slot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# Slot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Slot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2# Slot manages to pull guard.
Slot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slot tries to land a sweep but no joy. Slot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henson's guard. #REVB# Both fighters are breathing heavily. Slot slips nicely into half guard.#T1# Henson is staying active underneath Slot, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Henson has a hand on Slot's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Slot takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Slot punching from mount but Henson doing a good job of avoiding damage. Slot won't let Henson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Slot avoids the attempt from Henson to control. Slot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henson is looking to escape. Slot prevents Henson from getting the reversal. Arne Slot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Slot trying to control but he's not successful this time. Slot controlling the position easily from mount. Henson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3# Slot controlling the pace for now. Henson is squirming around, avoiding Slot's attempts to control the action. Henson working to try and regain half guard.
Slot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Henson is looking to improve his position but Slot isn't that keen on the idea. Slot controlling from the full mount. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Henson is squirming around, avoiding Slot's attempts to control the action. Slot controlling the pace for now. Slot trying to control but he's not successful this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Slot looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Arne Slot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Slot 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 25:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arne Slot! |
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Event:
MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1# Henson fails to land the takedown. Henson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henson.
Henson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Henson misses with a takedown attempt #KD2# and Love counters with a crisp one two that drops Henson! Love thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Henson to his feet! Henson is in big trouble!#ROC2#Henson is rocked! Love grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Henson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Love cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Makoa Love! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2024 |
#R1# Henson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Henson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Henson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Oxbrown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henson doesn't seem bothered though. Henson shoots in and drives through. Oxbrown sprawls well. Oxbrown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Oxbrown throws a nice looking combination but Henson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Henson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Oxbrown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Oxbrown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Oxbrown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henson doesn't seem bothered though. Henson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Oxbrown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Henson slips a jab and a cross from Oxbrown.
Oxbrown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Henson walks into a jab. Henson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Henson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# Oxbrown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oxbrown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oxbrown duly obliges. Henson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oxbrown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Oxbrown cracks a nice hook into Henson's ribs. Oxbrown stuns Henson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2# Oxbrown clinches. Oxbrown scores with a shot to the side of Henson's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot in the inside from Oxbrown. Oxbrown stalling.
Oxbrown lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Oxbrown.
Henson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oxbrown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Henson. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right from Oxbrown. #T2# Oxbrown working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Oxbrown. Oxbrown scores with a hook to the body. Oxbrown lands a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Oxbrown. Oxbrown lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Oxbrown.
Oxbrown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Oxbrown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henson backwards. Oxbrown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Oxbrown on the inside. #ROC2#Henson is rocked! Oxbrown stalls. Oh Henson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Oxbrown lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Oxbrown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henson up against the cage. Oxbrown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henson backwards. Oxbrown scores with a nice hook to the head. Oxbrown lands with a right to the head. Oxbrown lands a right hand. A short uppercut from Oxbrown. Oxbrown dips a shoulder and cracks Henson with a mighty uppercut! Henson falls back against the cage and Oxbrown unloads with a barrage of strikes! Henson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oxbrown screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Oxbrown! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Walker closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Henson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker. Henson feinted with a counter takedown. Henson throws a combination that misses and Walker counters with a two punch combo. Walker stuffs the takedown. An inside leg kick lands from Walker. Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Henson. Henson gets slowly back to his feet. Henson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Walker forces Henson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Walker dips to his left and cracks Henson with an uppercut! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Henson is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
#CL2# Walker takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Henson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walker to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Henson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Walker lands a shoulder strike. Henson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Henson as Walker shoots in. Henson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Walker closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Henson jumps guard and drags Walker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# Henson has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though. Walker wants to control from the top but Henson keeps moving. #T2# Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henson is proving hard to escape from. Henson wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment. Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Henson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Walker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3# Walker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Henson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Walker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henson's guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2# Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Walker wants a takedown.
Henson is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Henson is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage. Henson can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##TD# Walker gets caught flat footed, as Henson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Walker looks winded!#SUB2# Henson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henson pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Henson not doing much here.
#SU# Henson escapes and gets back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Walker dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Henson connects with an inside leg kick.#TD# Henson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Walker wants to control the action here but instead Henson manages to pass to full mount! Henson looking to control and managing it successfully. Henson moves to back control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Henson.
Walker trying to control the position but Henson manages to sink in the hooks. #T1# Walker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henson is working away from the top position though. Henson content to control rather than advance. Walker trying to hold on to Henson's head to control him but Henson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walker is breathing heavily.#SUB# Henson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henson. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Henson is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Henson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3# Walker wants to get back to full guard. Henson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! A nice elbow there by Henson. Henson controlling his opponent. Henson working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4# Henson controlling the position easily from mount. Walker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB# Henson goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Walker turns into him and now he's in Henson's guard.
Drew Henson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Henson looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Henson dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Henson with a nice calf kick. Henson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Henson fails with a takedown attempt. Henson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2# Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Walker takes the fight into the clinch. Henson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Walker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henson shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Henson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Henson sets himself, and Walker steps forward looking for the clinch! Henson avoids it this time. Walker shoots in for a takedown but Henson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Henson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Henson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Henson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Walker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Henson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Henson shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2# Henson fails with the takedown. Henson backing away here, and Walker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2# Walker clinches up with Henson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henson shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Henson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has Henson backing up. Henson nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.#T3# A right-left combo lands from Walker. Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Henson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henson gets slowly back to his feet. Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Walker tries to clinch but Henson moves out of range. Henson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henson off to one side. Henson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henson gets slowly back to his feet. Walker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4# Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Henson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Henson fails to land the takedown. Walker tries to counter with a clinch but Henson shakes him off and moves away. Henson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henson somewhat. Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker tries a quick counter leg kick but Henson is wise to it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henson. Henson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight! Luther Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Walker 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Walker! |
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