Post by The Sandmen on Jan 31, 2014 22:53:35 GMT -5
Johny Hendricks raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Nate Marquardt is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Johny Hendricks and Nate Marquardt touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Hendricks is holding Nate Marquardt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt shows great balance while pushing away Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks and Marquardt engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Nate Marquardt is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hendricks looks to be in very good shape.
Johny Hendricks goes with a looping right hand while Nate Marquardt jumps back and jabs
Hendricks seems staggered and Nate Marquardt runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hendricks decides to launch some tentative punches
Marquardt launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hendricks with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Hendricks's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Hendricks cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Marquardt can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Marquardt launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Hendricks's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Hendricks time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The two exchange wildly
Marquardt is connecting with a few punches
Johny Hendricks attempts a sweep single...
Nate Marquardt was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Nate Marquardt looks to counter!
Marquardt wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Nate Marquardt pushes away Hendricks trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hendricks stumbles backwards and Nate Marquardt circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Hendricks is holding Nate Marquardt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Hendricks tries to open up Marquardt with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Marquardt blocks a few elbows and now Johny Hendricks will have to look for another option here.
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Johny Hendricks throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Marquardt's face with those brutal elbows! Marquardt needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Marquardt's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Johny Hendricks looks to pass to mount...
Hendricks slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nate Marquardt.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Johny Hendricks rolls Nate Marquardt to his stomach and takes his back!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hendricks's moves.
Hendricks is in rear mount over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Nate Marquardt. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal-looking high kick from Nate Marquardt!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Johny Hendricks fires an unorthodox punch to Marquardt's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks goes with a looping right hand while Nate Marquardt jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Marquardt seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Hard blow to Marquardt's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hendricks tries to grapple
He puts Marquardt in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marquardt pushes off of Johny Hendricks and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hendricks stumbles backwards but Nate Marquardt chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hendricks launches a few hard punches to Nate Marquardt's ribs!
Marquardt struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nate Marquardt closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nate Marquardt and Hendricks engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Marquardt follows Johny Hendricks
only to get counter punched in a big way! Marquardt needs to stop playing Johny Hendricks's game or he'll get knocked out!
Some nice shots from Johny Hendricks
that stun Marquardt.
Hendricks is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Marquardt is smart enough to block that one.
Marquardt tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Marquardt followed by a hard jab
Johny Hendricks stumbles back.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Hendricks steps backwards away from Nate Marquardt. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hendricks is swinging for the fences!
Marquardt backpedals and creates space. Johny Hendricks is asking him if he is going to fight!
Johny Hendricks tries to bring the fight to the ground
Marquardt goes down.
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Hendricks tries to jump to side mount.
Nate Marquardt closed his guard around Johny Hendricks.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Hendricks positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Marquardt's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Hendricks, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Hendricks moves to shoot
but Nate Marquardt delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Marquardt wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Hendricks struggles and launches a few punches to Marquardt's head
Those punches are hitting! Marquardt covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Hendricks goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Nate Marquardt is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Johny Hendricks gets the advantage
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Hendricks moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt launches a few punches to Hendricks's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hendricks tries to cover his face,
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Johny Hendricks pushes Nate Marquardt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nate Marquardt struggles not allowing Johny Hendricks improve his position.
Hendricks misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marquardt measures the resilience of Hendricks's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hendricks's side.
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Hendricks moves on the ground
Hendricks cannot take advantage in the ground
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Hendricks
He succeeds!
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Marquardt is taking this opportunity to rest.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Good looking punches from Johny Hendricks on the ground
deflected by Marquardt.
Marquardt tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nate Marquardt slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Johny Hendricks cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Marquardt moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Hendricks's thigh!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nate Marquardt launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hendricks blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Johny Hendricks's cheek! Hendricks stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Marquardt is standing while Hendricks is on the ground on his back
Nate Marquardt steps back and allows Hendricks to get back to his feet.
Hendricks climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Johny Hendricks attempts a sweep single...
Johny Hendricks catches Nate Marquardt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hendricks.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Hendricks positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Marquardt's being punished here!
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Hendricks tries to escape from closed guard...
Marquardt waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Johny Hendricks! He is reversed and nor Nate Marquardt is on half guard!
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Johny Hendricks attempts to move to full guard
Johny Hendricks manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Marquardt is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Marquardt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Marquardt is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Marquardt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Marquardt is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Marquardt!
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt tries to roll to his side and trap Johny Hendricks in his guard...
Johny Hendricks rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt launches a few punches to Hendricks's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hendricks tries to cover his face,
Hendricks is in rear mount over Marquardt
Marquardt has given his back to Johny Hendricks who is trying to get one hook in!
Marquardt struggles in the ground trying to break Hendricks's control
Hendricks misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marquardt has Hendricks controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Hendricks launches a barrage of elbows over Marquardt's face!
Nate Marquardt blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt measures the resilience of Hendricks's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hendricks's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt tries to show some ground skills
Nate Marquardt put Hendricks in half guard.
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Marquardt
Hendricks has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Johny Hendricks storms over Marquardt with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hendricks doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Marquardt's face with his elbows!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Nice punches from Johny Hendricks.
Marquardt staggers backwards. Hendricks wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nate Marquardt attempts a sweep single...
Nate Marquardt catches Johny Hendricks's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Marquardt.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Stand up! This is what Hendricks's cornermen are shouting. Nate Marquardt is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Marquardt tries to escape from closed guard...
Marquardt struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Hendricks
Marquardt is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Marquardt launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Johny Hendricks is not able to stop Hendricks ground skills and Nate Marquardt moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks attempts to trap Nate Marquardt in his guard.
Johny Hendricks manages to switch to half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Hendricks
Marquardt gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Johny Hendricks! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Johny Hendricks doesn't defend himself!
Hendricks's Nose is beginning to swell
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Nate Marquardt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hendricks's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Johny Hendricks. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Johny Hendricks shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Marquardt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hendricks into his guard.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Johny Hendricks tries to pass Nate Marquardt's guard...
Johny Hendricks passes momentarily but Nate Marquardt regains full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Hendricks struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Marquardt's guard...
Marquardt doesn't want to free his opponent and Hendricks continues in closed guard
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Marquardt to fight back!
Nate Marquardt overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hendricks pulls his arm out of danger.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Hendricks is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Johny Hendricks!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Marquardt tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Marquardt controls the situation despite Johny Hendricks efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Nate Marquardt isolates Johny Hendricks's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Johny Hendricks is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Stand up! This is what Marquardt's cornermen are shouting. Johny Hendricks is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Johny Hendricks tries to roll on the ground...
Marquardt knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Hendricks is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Nate Marquardt pushes Johny Hendricks down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal-looking high kick from Nate Marquardt!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Marquardt and Hendricks circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Johny Hendricks
glances off Marquardt's arms.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
A right hand from Nate Marquardt
surprises Hendricks!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt fakes a punch and launches himself over Hendricks!
Nice move by Marquardt who clinches and pushes Hendricks against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Johny Hendricks tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Marquardt is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Marquardt is trying to counter now!
Nate Marquardt tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Marquardt circles out and slips free of Johny Hendricks's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Hendricks attempts a shoot
Nate Marquardt hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
A right hand from Johny Hendricks
misses its target.
Johny Hendricks circles around Marquardt
Johny Hendricks charges at Marquardt throwing flurries left and right.
Nate Marquardt gets out of the way.
Marquardt is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Marquardt
that lands on Johny Hendricks's leg.
Shovel hook by Johny Hendricks
goes nowhere.
Hendricks steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Johny Hendricks launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Marquardt blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Hendricks is holding Nate Marquardt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt shows great balance while pushing away Johny Hendricks
Marquardt is trying to counter now!
Nate Marquardt has found an opening in the defense of Hendricks, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hendricks's ribs.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Johny Hendricks is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Several good body shots
land on Marquardt.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
A furious flurry of punches from Johny Hendricks
just misses Marquardt.
Marquardt tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Marquardt is clinching with Hendricks.
The fighters are clinching.
Johny Hendricks slightly pushes Marquardt into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Marquardt tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Marquardt is clinching with Hendricks.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hendricks tries to take Nate Marquardt down... Marquardt stumbles backwards and Johny Hendricks launches a few punches...
Nate Marquardt dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Nate Marquardt tries to take advantage...
Marquardt throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Hendricks throws a lazy kick
Marquardt dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Hendricks is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hendricks goes to the body...
his punches graze Marquardt's arm.
Hendricks goes to the body...
He punishes Marquardt's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Marquardt's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Johny Hendricks charges at Marquardt throwing flurries left and right.
Nate Marquardt gets out of the way.
Marquardt tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Marquardt moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Hendricks's thigh!
Hendricks pushes Nate Marquardt and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Marquardt moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hendricks with a double overhooks!
Nate Marquardt takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Nate Marquardt has seen better days.
Nate Marquardt steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Nate Marquardt moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Marquardt looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Johny Hendricks's punches
Hendricks is on the receiving end of a great combo by Marquardt.
Johny Hendricks takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Marquardt.
Nate Marquardt tries a high kick!
Hendricks was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Left cheek
Shovel hook by Johny Hendricks
goes nowhere.
Marquardt tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Middle kick from Marquardt.
Hendricks receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Marquardt tries to grapple
He puts Hendricks in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Nate Marquardt slightly pushes Hendricks into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Johny Hendricks goes with a looping right hand while Nate Marquardt jumps back and jabs
Hendricks seems staggered and Nate Marquardt runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shovel hook by Johny Hendricks
goes nowhere.
Nate Marquardt goes with a looping right hand while Johny Hendricks jumps back and jabs
Hendricks seems staggered and Nate Marquardt runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Johny Hendricks chases Marquardt and launches a few perfect strikes
Marquardt ducks backwards and avoids them.
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Marquardt to fight back!
Marquardt is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Hendricks's jaw!
Hendricks has a small cut in his Right cheek
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Nate Marquardt is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Marquardt is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Nate Marquardt looks to mount Johny Hendricks...
Nate Marquardt slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Johny Hendricks tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Marquardt in his guard...
Nate Marquardt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Johny Hendricks work his BJJ game.
Hendricks tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nate Marquardt doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Nate Marquardt tries to take advantage...
Marquardt fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Johny Hendricks's arm and tries an armbar!
Hendricks struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Nate Marquardt appears to be unbreakable
Hendricks hold his own hand and breaks Marquardt's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nate Marquardt.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Johny Hendricks looks to mount Nate Marquardt...
Nate Marquardt takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nate Marquardt can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Johny Hendricks continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nate Marquardt launches a few punches to Hendricks's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hendricks tries to cover his face,
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Johny Hendricks's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Johny Hendricks doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Marquardt's moves.
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Johny Hendricks's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks tries to stand up!
Marquardt doesn't allow him!
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Hendricks
He succeeds!
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Hendricks doesn't stop bleeding.
Johny Hendricks doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Marquardt's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Johny Hendricks launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Marquardt's arms.
Nate Marquardt tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Nate Marquardt who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Hendricks doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nate Marquardt embrace and tries to move away...
Nate Marquardt pushes Hendricks forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Nate Marquardt tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Marquardt circles out and slips free of Johny Hendricks's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Johny Hendricks circles around Marquardt
You can see Hendricks's blood making stains in the mat.
Hendricks grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Marquardt struggles... Johny Hendricks is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Nate Marquardt looks to counter!
Nate Marquardt launches a rapid series of punches
taking Hendricks from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Hendricks's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Nose
A right hand from Johny Hendricks
misses its target.
Johny Hendricks's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Marquardt's defense muffles the blows.
Hendricks misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nate Marquardt attempts a sweep single...
Nate Marquardt catches Johny Hendricks's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Marquardt.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Marquardt is taking this opportunity to rest.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nate Marquardt tries to pass Johny Hendricks's guard...
Nate Marquardt manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Hendricks
Marquardt launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hendricks is covering himself! Marquardt tries to force the situation and Hendricks clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Marquardt is in rear mount over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hendricks has given his back to Nate Marquardt who is trying to get one hook in!
Nate Marquardt has one hook in!
Marquardt is in rear mount over Hendricks with one hook in
Johny Hendricks's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Marquardt has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hendricks.
Nicely done! Marquardt now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Marquardt is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
You can see Hendricks's blood making stains in the mat.
Hendricks is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Marquardt tries to use some of his tricky moves but Marquardt's is smart enough to counter him.
Marquardt is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Nate Marquardt isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Nate Marquardt appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Nate Marquardt appears to be unbreakable
Hendricks struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Hendricks's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Marquardt is locking that Armbar...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Nate Marquardt's lock! This is over! Hendricks didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Nate Marquardt by Submission (Armbar) at 3:55 Round 5
Statistics: Johny Hendricks
Punches 26/80 (32%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/10 (20%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/29 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Statistics: Nate Marquardt
Punches 47/66 (71%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/18 (83%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 562 s
Great fight early, then all Nate later in the fight. I think 5 round fights are pretty much perfect for this league, because this one got better later, and the decision in the 3rd might have been a Hendricks decision, though Nate was really strong in the 3rd.
Nate Marquardt is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Johny Hendricks and Nate Marquardt touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Hendricks is holding Nate Marquardt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt shows great balance while pushing away Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks and Marquardt engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Nate Marquardt is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hendricks looks to be in very good shape.
Johny Hendricks goes with a looping right hand while Nate Marquardt jumps back and jabs
Hendricks seems staggered and Nate Marquardt runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hendricks decides to launch some tentative punches
Marquardt launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hendricks with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Hendricks's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Hendricks cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Marquardt can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Marquardt launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Hendricks's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Hendricks time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The two exchange wildly
Marquardt is connecting with a few punches
Johny Hendricks attempts a sweep single...
Nate Marquardt was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Nate Marquardt looks to counter!
Marquardt wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Nate Marquardt pushes away Hendricks trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hendricks stumbles backwards and Nate Marquardt circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Hendricks is holding Nate Marquardt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Hendricks tries to open up Marquardt with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Marquardt blocks a few elbows and now Johny Hendricks will have to look for another option here.
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Johny Hendricks throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Marquardt's face with those brutal elbows! Marquardt needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Marquardt's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Johny Hendricks looks to pass to mount...
Hendricks slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nate Marquardt.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Johny Hendricks rolls Nate Marquardt to his stomach and takes his back!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hendricks's moves.
Hendricks is in rear mount over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Nate Marquardt. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal-looking high kick from Nate Marquardt!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Johny Hendricks fires an unorthodox punch to Marquardt's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks goes with a looping right hand while Nate Marquardt jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Marquardt seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Hard blow to Marquardt's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hendricks tries to grapple
He puts Marquardt in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marquardt pushes off of Johny Hendricks and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hendricks stumbles backwards but Nate Marquardt chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hendricks launches a few hard punches to Nate Marquardt's ribs!
Marquardt struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nate Marquardt closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nate Marquardt and Hendricks engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Marquardt follows Johny Hendricks
only to get counter punched in a big way! Marquardt needs to stop playing Johny Hendricks's game or he'll get knocked out!
Some nice shots from Johny Hendricks
that stun Marquardt.
Hendricks is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Marquardt is smart enough to block that one.
Marquardt tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Marquardt followed by a hard jab
Johny Hendricks stumbles back.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Hendricks steps backwards away from Nate Marquardt. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hendricks is swinging for the fences!
Marquardt backpedals and creates space. Johny Hendricks is asking him if he is going to fight!
Johny Hendricks tries to bring the fight to the ground
Marquardt goes down.
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Hendricks tries to jump to side mount.
Nate Marquardt closed his guard around Johny Hendricks.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Hendricks positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Marquardt's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Hendricks, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Hendricks moves to shoot
but Nate Marquardt delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Marquardt wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Hendricks struggles and launches a few punches to Marquardt's head
Those punches are hitting! Marquardt covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Hendricks goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Nate Marquardt is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Johny Hendricks gets the advantage
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Hendricks moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt launches a few punches to Hendricks's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hendricks tries to cover his face,
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Johny Hendricks pushes Nate Marquardt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nate Marquardt struggles not allowing Johny Hendricks improve his position.
Hendricks misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marquardt measures the resilience of Hendricks's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hendricks's side.
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Hendricks moves on the ground
Hendricks cannot take advantage in the ground
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Hendricks
He succeeds!
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Marquardt is taking this opportunity to rest.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Good looking punches from Johny Hendricks on the ground
deflected by Marquardt.
Marquardt tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nate Marquardt slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Johny Hendricks cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Marquardt moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Hendricks's thigh!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nate Marquardt launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hendricks blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Johny Hendricks's cheek! Hendricks stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Marquardt is standing while Hendricks is on the ground on his back
Nate Marquardt steps back and allows Hendricks to get back to his feet.
Hendricks climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Johny Hendricks attempts a sweep single...
Johny Hendricks catches Nate Marquardt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hendricks.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Hendricks positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Marquardt's being punished here!
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Hendricks tries to escape from closed guard...
Marquardt waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Johny Hendricks! He is reversed and nor Nate Marquardt is on half guard!
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Johny Hendricks attempts to move to full guard
Johny Hendricks manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Marquardt is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Marquardt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Marquardt is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Marquardt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Marquardt is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Marquardt!
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt tries to roll to his side and trap Johny Hendricks in his guard...
Johny Hendricks rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt launches a few punches to Hendricks's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hendricks tries to cover his face,
Hendricks is in rear mount over Marquardt
Marquardt has given his back to Johny Hendricks who is trying to get one hook in!
Marquardt struggles in the ground trying to break Hendricks's control
Hendricks misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marquardt has Hendricks controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Hendricks launches a barrage of elbows over Marquardt's face!
Nate Marquardt blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt measures the resilience of Hendricks's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hendricks's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt tries to show some ground skills
Nate Marquardt put Hendricks in half guard.
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Marquardt
Hendricks has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Johny Hendricks storms over Marquardt with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hendricks doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Marquardt's face with his elbows!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Nice punches from Johny Hendricks.
Marquardt staggers backwards. Hendricks wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nate Marquardt attempts a sweep single...
Nate Marquardt catches Johny Hendricks's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Marquardt.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Stand up! This is what Hendricks's cornermen are shouting. Nate Marquardt is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Marquardt tries to escape from closed guard...
Marquardt struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Hendricks
Marquardt is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Marquardt launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Johny Hendricks is not able to stop Hendricks ground skills and Nate Marquardt moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks attempts to trap Nate Marquardt in his guard.
Johny Hendricks manages to switch to half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Hendricks
Marquardt gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Johny Hendricks! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Johny Hendricks doesn't defend himself!
Hendricks's Nose is beginning to swell
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Nate Marquardt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hendricks's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Johny Hendricks. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Johny Hendricks shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Marquardt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hendricks into his guard.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Johny Hendricks tries to pass Nate Marquardt's guard...
Johny Hendricks passes momentarily but Nate Marquardt regains full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Hendricks struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Marquardt's guard...
Marquardt doesn't want to free his opponent and Hendricks continues in closed guard
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Marquardt to fight back!
Nate Marquardt overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hendricks pulls his arm out of danger.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Hendricks is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Johny Hendricks!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Marquardt tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Marquardt controls the situation despite Johny Hendricks efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Nate Marquardt isolates Johny Hendricks's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Johny Hendricks is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Stand up! This is what Marquardt's cornermen are shouting. Johny Hendricks is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Johny Hendricks tries to roll on the ground...
Marquardt knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Hendricks is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Nate Marquardt pushes Johny Hendricks down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal-looking high kick from Nate Marquardt!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Marquardt and Hendricks circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Johny Hendricks
glances off Marquardt's arms.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
A right hand from Nate Marquardt
surprises Hendricks!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt fakes a punch and launches himself over Hendricks!
Nice move by Marquardt who clinches and pushes Hendricks against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Johny Hendricks tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Marquardt is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Marquardt is trying to counter now!
Nate Marquardt tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Marquardt circles out and slips free of Johny Hendricks's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Hendricks attempts a shoot
Nate Marquardt hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
A right hand from Johny Hendricks
misses its target.
Johny Hendricks circles around Marquardt
Johny Hendricks charges at Marquardt throwing flurries left and right.
Nate Marquardt gets out of the way.
Marquardt is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Marquardt
that lands on Johny Hendricks's leg.
Shovel hook by Johny Hendricks
goes nowhere.
Hendricks steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Johny Hendricks launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Marquardt blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Hendricks is holding Nate Marquardt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt shows great balance while pushing away Johny Hendricks
Marquardt is trying to counter now!
Nate Marquardt has found an opening in the defense of Hendricks, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hendricks's ribs.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Johny Hendricks is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Several good body shots
land on Marquardt.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
A furious flurry of punches from Johny Hendricks
just misses Marquardt.
Marquardt tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Marquardt is clinching with Hendricks.
The fighters are clinching.
Johny Hendricks slightly pushes Marquardt into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Marquardt tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Marquardt is clinching with Hendricks.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hendricks tries to take Nate Marquardt down... Marquardt stumbles backwards and Johny Hendricks launches a few punches...
Nate Marquardt dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Nate Marquardt tries to take advantage...
Marquardt throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Hendricks throws a lazy kick
Marquardt dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Hendricks is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hendricks goes to the body...
his punches graze Marquardt's arm.
Hendricks goes to the body...
He punishes Marquardt's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Marquardt's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Johny Hendricks charges at Marquardt throwing flurries left and right.
Nate Marquardt gets out of the way.
Marquardt tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Marquardt moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Hendricks's thigh!
Hendricks pushes Nate Marquardt and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Marquardt moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hendricks with a double overhooks!
Nate Marquardt takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Nate Marquardt has seen better days.
Nate Marquardt steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Nate Marquardt moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Marquardt looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Johny Hendricks's punches
Hendricks is on the receiving end of a great combo by Marquardt.
Johny Hendricks takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Marquardt.
Nate Marquardt tries a high kick!
Hendricks was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Left cheek
Shovel hook by Johny Hendricks
goes nowhere.
Marquardt tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Middle kick from Marquardt.
Hendricks receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Marquardt tries to grapple
He puts Hendricks in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Nate Marquardt slightly pushes Hendricks into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Johny Hendricks goes with a looping right hand while Nate Marquardt jumps back and jabs
Hendricks seems staggered and Nate Marquardt runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shovel hook by Johny Hendricks
goes nowhere.
Nate Marquardt goes with a looping right hand while Johny Hendricks jumps back and jabs
Hendricks seems staggered and Nate Marquardt runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Johny Hendricks chases Marquardt and launches a few perfect strikes
Marquardt ducks backwards and avoids them.
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Marquardt to fight back!
Marquardt is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Hendricks's jaw!
Hendricks has a small cut in his Right cheek
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Nate Marquardt is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Marquardt is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Nate Marquardt looks to mount Johny Hendricks...
Nate Marquardt slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Johny Hendricks tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Marquardt in his guard...
Nate Marquardt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Johny Hendricks work his BJJ game.
Hendricks tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nate Marquardt doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Nate Marquardt tries to take advantage...
Marquardt fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Johny Hendricks's arm and tries an armbar!
Hendricks struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Nate Marquardt appears to be unbreakable
Hendricks hold his own hand and breaks Marquardt's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nate Marquardt.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Johny Hendricks looks to mount Nate Marquardt...
Nate Marquardt takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nate Marquardt can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Johny Hendricks continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nate Marquardt launches a few punches to Hendricks's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hendricks tries to cover his face,
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Johny Hendricks's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Johny Hendricks doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Marquardt's moves.
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Johny Hendricks's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks tries to stand up!
Marquardt doesn't allow him!
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Hendricks
He succeeds!
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Marquardt
Hendricks doesn't stop bleeding.
Johny Hendricks doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Marquardt's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Johny Hendricks launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Marquardt's arms.
Nate Marquardt tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Nate Marquardt who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Hendricks doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nate Marquardt embrace and tries to move away...
Nate Marquardt pushes Hendricks forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Nate Marquardt tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Marquardt circles out and slips free of Johny Hendricks's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Johny Hendricks circles around Marquardt
You can see Hendricks's blood making stains in the mat.
Hendricks grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Marquardt struggles... Johny Hendricks is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Nate Marquardt looks to counter!
Nate Marquardt launches a rapid series of punches
taking Hendricks from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Hendricks's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Nose
A right hand from Johny Hendricks
misses its target.
Johny Hendricks's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Marquardt's defense muffles the blows.
Hendricks misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nate Marquardt attempts a sweep single...
Nate Marquardt catches Johny Hendricks's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Marquardt.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Marquardt is taking this opportunity to rest.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nate Marquardt tries to pass Johny Hendricks's guard...
Nate Marquardt manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Hendricks
Marquardt launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hendricks is covering himself! Marquardt tries to force the situation and Hendricks clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Marquardt is in rear mount over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hendricks has given his back to Nate Marquardt who is trying to get one hook in!
Nate Marquardt has one hook in!
Marquardt is in rear mount over Hendricks with one hook in
Johny Hendricks's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Marquardt has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hendricks.
Nicely done! Marquardt now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Marquardt is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
You can see Hendricks's blood making stains in the mat.
Hendricks is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Marquardt tries to use some of his tricky moves but Marquardt's is smart enough to counter him.
Marquardt is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Nate Marquardt isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Nate Marquardt appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Nate Marquardt appears to be unbreakable
Hendricks struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Hendricks's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Marquardt is locking that Armbar...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Nate Marquardt's lock! This is over! Hendricks didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Nate Marquardt by Submission (Armbar) at 3:55 Round 5
Statistics: Johny Hendricks
Punches 26/80 (32%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/10 (20%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/29 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Statistics: Nate Marquardt
Punches 47/66 (71%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/18 (83%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 562 s
Great fight early, then all Nate later in the fight. I think 5 round fights are pretty much perfect for this league, because this one got better later, and the decision in the 3rd might have been a Hendricks decision, though Nate was really strong in the 3rd.
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!