PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hensen comes to the cage accompanied by Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon. Uvol is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hensen
vs
Uvol

200 cm
26
274 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

187 cm
34
265 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hensen gets underhooks to prevent Uvol's takedown attempt.
Uvol is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hensen pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hensen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Uvol clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hensen softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Hensen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Uvol knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Uvol for a finish.
Uvol covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hensen is not going to allow Uvol to sit and survive in this position.
Uvol told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I really don't envy Uvol right now.
Hensen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Uvol's head.
Uvol rolls, trying to escape but Hensen keeps control of the position.
Hensen is looking to control Uvol but Uvol is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Uvol is really stuck here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hensen looking for the choke from the back.
Uvol tries to escape the position.
Uvol just trying to survive but Hensen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
We've been hearing good reports from Hensen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Uvol is really stuck here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hensen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Hensen looking for the choke from the back.

Hensen looking for the RNC.
Hensen is not going to allow Uvol to sit and survive in this position.
Hensen is hanging on to Uvol's back as he tries to escape.
Hensen scores with strikes from the back.

Uvol is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hensen gets his way!
Hensen controlling well, preventing Uvol from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hensen looking for the RNC.

Hensen working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hensen avoiding Uvol 's attempts to control his hands.

Hensen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Uvol manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hensen's guard. Nice work there by Uvol.
Hensen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hensen wants to work for an arm triangle but Uvol is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Hensen there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uvol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uvol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hensen has passed into side control.
Hensen lands some shots froms side control.
Hensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hensen is looking to take a break and control but Uvol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hensen working away.
A lull in the action here.
Hensen working away.
Uvol tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hensen trying to control the position but Uvol is working away.

Hensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hensen cracks Uvol with a big elbow.
Uvol wants to control but Hensen postures up.
Uvol takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Uvol is not content to let Hensen control the position.
Uvol is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Hensen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hensen cracks Uvol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hensen.
Uvol moves out of range of the body kick.
Uvol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hensen.
Hensen lands with a cross.
Hensen chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Uvol tries to keep at a distance but Hensen has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hensen manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uvol blocks a low kick nicely.
Hensen misses with a kick to the body.
As Hensen backs off Uvol throws a huge counter combo but Hensen manages to avoid it all.
Uvol avoids the head kick by Hensen.
And Uvol tries to counter it with a takedown but Hensen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hensen throws a leg kick
and Uvol counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uvol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uvol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Paul Uvol has been cut.
Hensen throws a body kick that misses

and Uvol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Uvol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hensen, not yet.
Hensen is working hard here to advance position.
Uvol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uvol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uvol won't allow Hensen to sweep him here.
Hensen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hensen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sven Hensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hensen is pulling down on Uvol's head. It's preventing any offense from Uvol, at least for the moment.
Uvol trying to control the position from guard on top but Hensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Hensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uvol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Uvol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hensen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uvol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Uvol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uvol scoring with some ground and pound.

Hensen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uvol defends well.
Hensen keeping moving, preventing Uvol from controlling successfully.
Hensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uvol wants to pass the guard but Hensen is keeping the position.
Uvol won't allow Hensen to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Hensen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Uvol's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice body kick from Hensen.
Paul Uvol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hensen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uvol is looking for a sweep. Hensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uvol wants to control but Hensen is keeping busy.
Hensen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uvol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Uvol is looking for a sweep. Hensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uvol is pressing down on Hensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hensen advances to half guard.
Hensen working Uvol over with strikes.
Hensen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uvol!
Hensen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Uvol regains half guard.
Uvol taking some punishment here, with Hensen in his half guard.

Hensen seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hensen wants to free his trapped foot but Uvol is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Hensen is looking for a kimura but Uvol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hensen to get the leverage.
Uvol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Uvol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uvol keeping full guard, as Hensen tries to pass.
Uvol looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hensen forces his way into half guard.
Uvol trying to control here.
Uvol tries to roll over but Hensen keeps him under control.
Hensen lands with a punch from half guard.

Hensen is looking for a kimura here.
Hensen trying to control the action but Uvol is working from the bottom.
Uvol taking some punishment here, with Hensen in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uvol tries to roll over but Hensen keeps him under control.
Uvol gets back to full guard.
Hensen with a nice head shot there.
Hensen passes Uvol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Uvol is looking for a sweep. Hensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uvol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hensen wants to work for an arm triangle but Uvol is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hensen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uvol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Hensen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Uvol's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hensen misses with a double jab.
Uvol is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uvol walks into a jab.
Hensen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uvol tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hensen scores with a kick to the body.
Hensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uvol's sensitive parts.

Hensen lands a big head kick that sends Uvol tumbling to the mat! Hensen takes a step backwards and waves Uvol back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hensen lands with a good body shot.
Hensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sven Hensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hensen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hensen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uvol's calf.
Uvol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hensen.
Uvol is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hensen thumps Uvol with a low kick.
Hensen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hensen feints and then cracks Uvol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uvol down.
Uvol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hensen. Hensen obviously looking to wear him down.
Hensen throws a leg kick that misses.
Hensen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uvol's calf.

Hensen clinches up against the cage.
Uvol has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hensen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uvol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hensen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hensen throws a leg kick which misses Uvol's front leg but catches the back leg as Uvol tries to avoid it.
Hensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uvol can do to turn this around?

Hensen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uvol manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hensen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Uvol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Hensen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Uvol is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Hensen!
Sven Hensen got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Paul Uvol spoke after the fight, saying 'All I can do at this point is go back to the gym & fix the holes in my game & come back stronger next time. Im here to entertain'.