PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Hensley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Waldo Hensley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hensley
vs
Jones

196 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Hensley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jones!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Hensley has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Hensley has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Hensley's guard.
Hensley is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hensley is trying to keep Jones in close.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hensley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Hensley in his guard.

Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to keep Hensley in close.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hensley is one step ahead there.
Hensley trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Hensley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hensley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hensley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hensley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hensley works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.

Hensley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hensley's guard.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones looks winded!

Hensley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hensley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Hensley in his guard.

Hensley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hensley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hensley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hensley lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hensley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hensley has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.

Hensley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Hensley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.

Hensley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hensley working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hensley on his heels. He'll look to pass Hensley's guard now, I'm sure.
Hensley working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Hensley's hands, connecting with Hensley's forehead.
Hensley is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Hensley pushes Jones off but Jones dives into side control.
Hensley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hensley tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hensley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Hensley tries to improve his position but Jones has taken his back! Jones has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hensley tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jones pushes Hensley away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Jones!