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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Bexhan does no damage.
Bexhan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bexhan throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bexhan.
Bexhan throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bexhan tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan. #T1#
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan misses with a looping right.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Pravas Bexhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Bexhan. Bexhan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bexhan.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Bexhan tries to clinch up.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bexhan misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bexhan is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bexhan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bexhan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bexhan has eaten all the pies!
Bexhan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Bexhan misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bexhan tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been informed that Bexhan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bexhan goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bexhan wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bexhan misses with a kick to the body
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bexhan wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Royce Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Bexhan tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Bexhan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Bexhan is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bexhan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Bexhan looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Bexhan just gets out of the way.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Bexhan shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Bexhan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bexhan is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
As Bexhan looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Bexhan just gets out of the way.
Bexhan wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bexhan wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Bexhan looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Bexhan wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie leaves Bexhan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Bexhan into the cage.
Bexhan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bexhan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Bexhan persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bexhan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bexhan moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bexhan is looking to clinch.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Bexhan.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bexhan wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bexhan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bexhan misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
Bexhan wants to clinch.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bexhan fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bexhan darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bexhan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gracie is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bexhan.
Bexhan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Bexhan is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bexhan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bexhan throws a head kick that misses.
Bexhan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Bexhan wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
Bexhan wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bexhan throws out the jab.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Pravas Bexhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bexhan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Bexhan drives through and clinches with Randolph against the cage.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Bexhan won't allow it.
Bexhan tries to land knees in the clinch but Randolph avoids the damage to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bexhan has eaten all the pies!
Bexhan misses with a knee strike.
Bexhan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randolph is defending well for now.
Bexhan letting Randolph take a breather here.
Randolph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bexhan to keep the fight standing.
Bexhan tries to land knees in the clinch but Randolph avoids the damage to the body.
Bexhan looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bexhan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bexhan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Randolph gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bexhan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Randolph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Bexhan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bexhan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Randolph after a bit of a struggle.
Randolph controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Bexhan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bexhan wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving. #SUB#
Randolph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bexhan looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Bexhan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bexhan drops back looking for a leg! Randolph is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Randolph manages to kick Bexhan off! Bexhan jumps back into Randolph's guard.
Bexhan trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.
Randolph knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bexhan on the ground.
Randolph pulls Bexhan in to control the position.
Randolph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bexhan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bexhan fails with the takedown.
Berry Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Bexhan fails with the takedown
and Randolph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bexhan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randolph as he avoids it easily.
Bexhan tries for a takedown but Randolph circles away easily#CL#
and Randolph counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Randolph. #BC#
Randolph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Bexhan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Randolph to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bexhan working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Bexhan has his hands on Randolph's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Randolph decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Berry Randolph 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.
#R2#
Randolph stuffs the takedown attempt from Bexhan. Bexhan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bexhan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bexhan misses with the body kick#TD#
and Randolph counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bexhan! #SUB#
Randolph tries for a kimura but Bexhan is defending well. #SU#
Randolph stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bexhan moves into the clinch successfully.
Bexhan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Randolph blocks it with crossed arms.
Bexhan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Randolph displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bexhan up against the cage.
Bexhan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Randolph managing to block the knees to the body from Bexhan.
Bexhan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bexhan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randolph prevents it.
Bexhan is trying to pull guard but Randolph has him pressed against the cage.
Berry Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Bexhan tries to pull guard but Randolph holds him up against the cage and eventually Bexhan drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Randolph is trying to pull guard but Bexhan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Bexhan won't allow it.
Bexhan leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Bexhan jumps guard.
#SU#
Randolph stands up and waves to Bexhan to follow him.
Randolph shoots for a takedown but Bexhan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randolph cracks Bexhan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Randolph is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bexhan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Randolph changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bexhan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berry Randolph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bexhan trying his best to control but Randolph has mounted him.
Bexhan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Randolph throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SU#
Randolph get's back to his feet.
Bexhan shoots in for a double leg but Randolph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randolph stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Bexhan instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bexhan pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bexhan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bexhan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randolph manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Bexhan wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
Bexhan looking to sit in guard and control but Randolph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Randolph throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randolph makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bexhan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pravas Bexhan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Randolph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Randolph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Randolph shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bexhan is trying to defend but Randolph finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Randolph throws a strike but Bexhan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Randolph postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bexhan wants to sweep here but Randolph controlling him for the moment.
Randolph wants to stand but Bexhan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SU#
Randolph gets to his feet. Bexhan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bexhan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randolph as he avoids it easily.
Randolph is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Randolph scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bexhan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES2#
Bexhan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bexhan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Randolph avoids it really well and circles away.
Bexhan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randolph attempts a counter takedown but Bexhan avoids it well and moves away.
Berry Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.#T2##TD#
Randolph shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bexhan tries to kick Randolph off in order to stand up. Randolph Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bexhan is trying to control Randolph's posture but Randolph avoids it. #SUB#
Randolph thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randolph tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Bexhan regains half guard.
Bexhan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bexhan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randolph manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Randolph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Randolph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bexhan.
Bexhan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randolph swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Bexhan from controlling successfully.
Bexhan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bexhan wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Randolph is working an open guard so Bexhan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pravas Bexhan.
I think Bexhan 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pravas Bexhan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Bexhan falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Hensley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Hensley jumps guard and drags Bexhan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bexhan looking to pass the guard.
Bexhan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hensley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bexhan lands a couple of elbows.
Bexhan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hensley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hensley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hensley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bexhan on the ground.
Bexhan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bexhan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hensley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hensley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bexhan trying to control but Hensley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Bexhan takes the fight into the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bexhan has eaten all the pies!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Hensley jumps guard and drags Bexhan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bexhan postures up and lands a big shot to Hensley's brow.
Bexhan being controlled here momentarily.
Bexhan wants to control from the top but Hensley keeps moving.
Bexhan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Bexhan postures up in Hensley's guard and throws a big left but Hensley blocks it. #SUB2#
Bexhan 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.
Bexhan throws an elbow that misses. Hensley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bexhan's guard. Nice move by Hensley!#REVR#
Hensley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hensley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bexhan is keeping the position for now.
Bexhan has a closed guard, preventing Hensley from standing up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bexhan looking for a guillotine here but Hensley defends easily.
Bexhan wants to sweep but no luck.
Bexhan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
Hensley gets to his feet - Bexhan follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Bexhan closes the distance and pushes Hensley back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hensley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bexhan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hensley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Millard Hensley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Bexhan closes the distance and clinches.
Hensley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hensley goes for a takedown attempt but Bexhan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Hensley has closed the distance and engaged Bexhan in a clinch.
#BC#
Hensley breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Bexhan closes the distance and pushes Hensley back into the cage.
Hensley is trying to pull guard but Bexhan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Hensley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hensley prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hensley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bexhan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hensley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Bexhan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Hensley pushes Bexhan off and gets back to his feet.
#T1##CL#
Hensley has closed the distance and engaged Bexhan in a clinch.
Bexhan prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Hensley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bexhan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hensley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.#TD#
Hensley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bexhan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bexhan trying to keep a closed guard but Hensley is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Bexhan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Bexhan is working an open guard so Hensley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hensley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bexhan clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bexhan obliges.
Hensley avoiding damage as Bexhan throws knees to the body.
Hensley blocks an elbow strike.
Bexhan is pressed up against the cage. Hensley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bexhan down to the mat. Bexhan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bexhan closes the distance and pushes Hensley back into the cage.
Bexhan misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bexhan. #T3#
Hensley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bexhan prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bexhan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hensley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bexhan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hensley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from Bexhan.
Bexhan tries to circle away but Hensley has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Bexhan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bexhan closes the distance and pushes Hensley back into the cage.
Bexhan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hensley.
Bexhan jumps guard but Hensley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bexhan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hensley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bexhan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hensley.
#T4#
Bexhan is trying to pull guard but Hensley has him pressed against the cage.
Hensley tries to circle away but Bexhan has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hensley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pravas Bexhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hensley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bexhan. #CL#
Hensley closes the distance and pushes Bexhan back into the cage.
Bexhan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hensley smiles and moves away.
Hensley blocks a head kick by Bexhan.
Bexhan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hensley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hensley controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pravas Bexhan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bexhan shoots for a takedown but Hensley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bexhan misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hensley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bexhan is trying to pull guard but Hensley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Millard Hensley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Hensley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Hensley gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Hensley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bexhan to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bexhan drives through and clinches with Hensley against the cage.
Bexhan avoiding damage as Hensley throws knees to the body.
Hensley is trying to push Bexhan away but Bexhan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hensley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bexhan.
#T1#
Hensley takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Hensley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bexhan moves into the clinch.
Bexhan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Hensley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bexhan has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Hensley successfully pulls guard.
Bexhan looking to pass the guard.
Hensley seems keen to control Bexhan's posture.#T2#
Bexhan tries to stand but Hensley is controlling from the bottom.
Bexhan stopping the sweep attempt from Hensley.
Bexhan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hensley is retaining full guard.
Hensley keeping moving, preventing Bexhan from controlling successfully.
Hensley keeping full guard, as Bexhan tries to pass.
Hensley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bexhan. #T3#
Hensley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bexhan.
Bexhan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hensley is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bexhan won't allow Hensley to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hensley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bexhan landing knees to the body.
Hensley is trying to break free.
Bexhan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hensley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Hensley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Hensley as Bexhan shoots in.#T4##CL2#
Bexhan moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bexhan tries to pull guard but Hensley won't allow it.
Bexhan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hensley.
Bexhan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hensley avoids it.#BC#
Hensley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hensley feints and as Bexhan raises his hands in defense, Hensley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bexhan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hensley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hensley stays in close to Bexhan's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bexhan controls Hensley momentarily but Hensley frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pravas Bexhan.
I think Bexhan 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pravas Bexhan!
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