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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Millard Hensley (ranked 6837 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pravas Bexhan (ranked 5034 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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160 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Millard Hensley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pravas Bexhan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bexhan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hensley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bexhan postures up in Hensley's guard and throws a big left but Hensley blocks it.
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!
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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.
Hensley gets to his feet - Bexhan follows without any prompting.
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!
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!
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.
Hensley has closed the distance and engaged Bexhan in a clinch.
Hensley breaks the clinch.
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.
Hensley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
Bexhan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hensley pushes Bexhan off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensley has closed the distance and engaged Bexhan in a clinch.
Bexhan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hensley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bexhan instigates a clinch.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bexhan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bexhan is working an open guard so Hensley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hensley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bexhan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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
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!
Bexhan shoots for a takedown but Hensley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bexhan misses with a takedown
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.
Hensley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hensley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bexhan moves into the clinch.
Bexhan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hensley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bexhan has managed to clinch.
Hensley successfully pulls guard.
Bexhan looking to pass the guard.
Hensley seems keen to control Bexhan's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Hensley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Hensley as Bexhan shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hensley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hensley feints and as Bexhan raises his hands in defense, Hensley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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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energy
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hype
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RATING
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