Retirement Plans

ABC - Sam DANIELSSON vs. Adam MACDONAGH

Those North Irishmen are some tough beasts, but with Danielsson returning to ABC it is only natural I test him out against a formidable opponent in Adam who is 6-2 in his MMA career thus far.

Round 1
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Sam locks around the waist of Adam MacDonagh. He sneaks his foot behind MacDonaghs and trips him to the floor, taking side control. Sam Danielsson slides his knee across the body of MacDonagh and takes full mount. MacDonagh attempts to escape mount but has no luck. Adam gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Sam Danielsson works his arm around the neck of MacDonagh attempting to get a tight rear naked choke but MacDonagh hand fights well. Sam Danielsson peppers shots to the head of Adam and finds an opening to slide his arm under the neck for a tight choke. Adam struggles for a bit but has to tap out.


Result
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Sam Danielsson wins by Submission (Rear Naked Choke)

I rushed Danielsson, I realized that by seeing this fight. Although Preliator was a valuable experience for Sammy boy and the GYM ... I got too ahead of myself thinking he would be an instant start and lead us to another belt with ease. There's layers and for now? We'll work on Danielsson getting into proper shape.


LFC - FW - Fritz HENDERSON vs. Charlie VINTER

Charlie came off a devastating KO loss in his previous bout, and hasn't found his game yet since losing the JSCRAP FW belt but the entire gym helped him train for this bout and we're confident we can handle this English kid who is only 2-2 in his career. Lets go Charlie!

Round 1
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Fritz lands a strong outside leg kick and follows it up with a jab-cross combo. After dodging a jab-cross, Fritz Henderson lands a kick to the liver of Charlie Vinter who steps back and begins to take a knee. Fritz Henderson rushes forward to capitalize but Charlie Vinter stands back up and is met by a strong cross-uppercut that again backs him up. Fritz connects with a hard punch making Charlie bring him in to a tight clinch. Charlie Vinter recieves a strong elbow opening up the clinch. Charlie is sent crashing to the mat by a powerful right hook. Fritz stands over Vinter, works his way through his open guard and lands some solid standing punches. Vinter is able to grab an arm and pull Fritz into his guard. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.

We had our cutman on Vinter ASAP, Kevin putting ice on Charlie as I tried to work my usual magic. "Take this to the ground, his striking is just superior to your karate. Don't clinch, just use your wrestling to bring this to the mat and look for your usual hammerlock."



Round 2
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Fritz Henderson tries to hyper extend the knee of Vinter with a kick to the kneecap. Vinter hops back to avoid it. Fritz connects with a series of punches forcing Charlie Vinter into a clinch. Charlie drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Henderson sets a guillotine choke but Charlie slips out at the last moment. Charlie is now caught in guard. Fritz Henderson backs out of the guard after some unsuccessful motions and both fighters are standing. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Fritz connects with a stiff knee to the chin. Vinter is dazed on the mat. Henderson lays into Vinter with some stomps. Vinter can't handle it as the ref stops the fight.



Result
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Fritz Henderson wins by KO (Stomps)

What? Stomps? Again? This Englishman and his camp studied Charlie well and implemented fierce tactics that had Vinter entirely outclassed. It wasn't close, and Charlie being the pro that he is? He knew that. We talked about this for a good hour until Charlie told me his decision.

"I'm going to retire after my contract is finished."

It's a good choice at this point. Charlie's body just can't keep up with his mind. He keeps getting abused and it might be best if he spends more time with his family. Vinter has 1 fight left on his contract, I just hope he doesn't get embarrassed again.