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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1# Fauchelevent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fauchelevent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hensen.
Fauchelevent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fauchelevent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hensen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Fauchelevent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hensen's guard. Hensen keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully. Fauchelevent passes Hensen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Hensen wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping busy.
Hensen trying to get back to full guard but Fauchelevent takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Fauchelevent working for a guillotine from mount but Hensen is in no mood to give up. Hensen tries to lock up and control but Fauchelevent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1# Hensen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hensen stops Fauchelevent from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fauchelevent lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC# Hensen is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.#SUB# Fauchelevent is working for a guillotine from mount but Hensen frees his head quite easily.
Hensen is still in real trouble! Can Fauchelevent finish him? Fauchelevent looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hensen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultime Fauchelevent! Ultime Fauchelevent seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Sven Hensen spoke after the fight, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2019 |
#R1# Beaverton lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Hensen fails with the takedown. Hensen throws a jab when Beaverton was well out of range. Beaverton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Beaverton lands a front kick. Beaverton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hensen. Hensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beaverton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Beaverton. Hensen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beaverton, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Beaverton finds it's way through Hensen's defenses. Hensen slips a jab and a cross from Beaverton.
A clash of legs there as Hensen blocks the low kick. Hensen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1# Beaverton misses with a kick to the body.
Hensen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beaverton thuds a left hand into Hensen's body. Beaverton throws a half hearted mid kick. Hensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Beaverton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Hensen slams his shin into Beaverton's torso. Hensen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beaverton. That one must have hurt. Beaverton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Beaverton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it. Beaverton cracks the inside of Hensen's front leg. Beaverton goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Beaverton misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Beaverton scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hensen avoids the body shot from Beaverton.
Beaverton throws a jab but it's blocked by Hensen. Hensen moves away from the strike by Beaverton. Hensen moves out of range of the body kick from Beaverton.
Hensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hensen avoids the head kick by Beaverton.
Hensen checks a leg kick. Hensen moves out of range of the body kick. Beaverton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Beaverton tries to work over Hensen's front leg with a kick but Hensen checks it. Beaverton digs a good body shot into Hensen's ribs.#T3# Beaverton misses with a hook. Hensen misses with a low kick.
Beaverton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hensen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beaverton. Hensen does a little dance to reset his feet. Hensen attempts a counter takedown but Beaverton avoids it well and moves away. Beaverton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2# Sven Hensen's cut is getting worse. A nice inside leg kick there by Hensen. That's going to slow Beaverton down. Hensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beaverton. Hensen blocks the body kick.
Hensen lands with a nice body kick. Hensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beaverton tries to avoid it but Hensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beaverton to the ground. Beaverton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Hensen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hensen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hensen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Beaverton looks winded!#T4# Beaverton throws a solid leg kick but Hensen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beaverton. Beaverton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hensen. Beaverton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it. Beaverton misses with a right hand and Hensen counters with an inside leg kick. Hensen throws a sloppy head kick and Beaverton counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beaverton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hensen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beaverton. That did some damage! Beaverton misses with an uppercut. Hensen saw that one coming. Beaverton with a jab. Beaverton avoids the head kick by Hensen.
Beaverton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD# Hensen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Hensen is looking for a kimura but Beaverton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hensen to get the leverage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Beaverton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sven Hensen's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Beaverton lands a nice shot to the body.
Beaverton lands a nice looking body shot.
Beaverton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hensen.
Hensen connects with a leg kick. Beaverton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A solid leg kick lands there for Beaverton.
Beaverton goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Beaverton checks a low kick from Hensen. Beaverton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beaverton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hensen counters with a straight right hand. Beaverton throws a looping overhand right but Hensen ducks down to avoid it. Hensen throws a push kick but Beaverton slaps the foot to one side. Beaverton catches Hensen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1# Hensen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Beaverton has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A swing and a miss from Beaverton.#TD# Hensen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beaverton's guard. Beaverton keeping full guard, as Hensen tries to pass. Hensen works over Beaverton with some ground and pound from guard. Hensen scoring with some ground and pound. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beaverton holds on and takes a little breather. Beaverton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Beaverton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Beaverton keeping moving, preventing Hensen from controlling successfully. Beaverton is controlling Hensen's posture.#T2# Beaverton is trying to control the position but Hensen postures up. Hensen postures up in Beaverton's guard and throws a big left but Beaverton blocks it. Hensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Beaverton looking for a guillotine here but Hensen defends easily.
Hensen looking to sit in guard and control but Beaverton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Hensen looking for subs off his back but Beaverton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hensen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hensen.#T3# Beaverton won't allow Hensen to sweep him here. Hensen pulls Beaverton in to control the position. Hensen wants to hit a switch here but Beaverton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hensen there! Beaverton trying to control but Hensen is having none of it. Hensen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hensen manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4# Hensen gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Beaverton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beaverton trying to control but Hensen is working from the bottom. Hensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beaverton's guard. #REVR# Hensen postures up.
Hensen won't allow Beaverton to sweep him here. Hensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaverton is keeping the position for now. Hensen trying to move into half guard but instead Beaverton has managed to sweep!#REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lord Beaverton will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Sven Hensen's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beaverton. Hensen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hensen avoids the head kick by Beaverton.
Hensen feinted with a counter takedown. Hensen throws a leg kick but Beaverton checks it. Beaverton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A lazy body kick from Beaverton #TD# and Hensen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beaverton! Beaverton is trying to control Hensen's posture but Hensen avoids it. Beaverton taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen tries to advance to mount but Beaverton denies him. Hensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beaverton keeps working. #SUB# Hensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1# You can see the frustration on Beaverton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hensen throwing shots but missing, from side control. Hensen in side control, throwing shots but Beaverton defends. Hensen misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Hensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beaverton keeps working. Hensen throws a strike aimed at the side of Beaverton's head but Beaverton avoids it well. Hensen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Hensen lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2# Hensen scores with punches from side control. Beaverton is trying to improve his position. Hensen tries to move to mount but Beaverton blocks the move with his legs. Beaverton is looking to reverse the position. Lord Beaverton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Beaverton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Sven Hensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hensen wants to pass to mount but Beaverton is defending the position. Hensen trying to control from half guard but Beaverton is working away. Beaverton is holding on to half guard well.#T3# Hensen is thwarting Beaverton's attempts to control the position. Beaverton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Hensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Beaverton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hensen is fighting to break Beaverton's control of his arms but Beaverton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hensen with a flurry of punches that miss. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Beaverton has his hands on Hensen's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hensen throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Beaverton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Beaverton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hensen scores with a leg kick.
Beaverton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hensen. Beaverton looks for the body kick but Hensen saw that one coming. Hensen avoids a kick to the body.
Hensen throws a leg kick that misses. Beaverton misses with a hook. Beaverton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hensen. Hensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beaverton counters with a body kick that stops Hensen in his tracks momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beaverton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Hensen and Beaverton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That kick from Beaverton tenderised Hensen's leg. Hensen is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight! Sven Hensen showed his dominance in that final round. I think Beaverton 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen very nearly forgot to thank Dauntless amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
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Date: Aug 20, 2019 |
#R1# Hensen scores with a head kick. Comchenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2# It looks like Wesley Comchenko has been cut. Hensen lands with a hook. Comchenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD# Comchenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hensen's guard. Comchenko wants to pass the guard but Hensen is keeping the position.#SUB2# Hensen pushes a forearm under Comchenko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Comchenko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dauntless logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
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Date: Feb 05, 2019 |
#R1# Hensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hensen throws a push kick but Wallace slaps the foot to one side. Hensen throws a hook but Wallace blocks it. Russell Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wallace tries to clinch there but Hensen circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wallace throws a body shot but no joy. Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hensen throws out the jab. Hensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head. Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch. Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hensen at a distance.
Wallace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hensen finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallace's head. #T1# Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Hensen tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hensen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Hensen pushes him off. Hensen keeps the fight on the outside. Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hensen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wallace wants to clinch. Hensen cracks the inside of Wallace's front leg. Wallace tries a low kick but Hensen avoids it. Hensen with the counter takedown but Wallace avoids it easily. Hensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD# Wallace gets a double leg takedown into Hensen's guard.#SUB2# Hensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2# Hensen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Hensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.#SUB2# Hensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Hensen working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
#SUB2# Hensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wallace advances position into side control! Hensen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3# Hensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wallace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wallace's back!#SUB2# Hensen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wallace defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Hensen keeps control of the position as Wallace tries to break free.
Wallace prevents Hensen from getting a body triangle.#SUB2# Hensen looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Hensen tightening his grip on Wallace, looking for the choke. #SUB2# Hensen looking for the choke from the back. #T4##SUB2# Hensen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wallace defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2# Hensen working for a choke but Wallace is defending well. Hensen misses with punches from the back. Wallace breaks Hensen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Hensen thows a body kick. Wallace tries to catch it but that hurt him. Wallace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hensen if he has to take too many more of those.
A lazy left from Hensen finds it's target. Hensen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD# Hensen tries to sprawl but Wallace drives through with a takedown into half guard. Hensen wants to get back to full guard. Wallace is thwarting Hensen's attempts to control the position. Russell Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wallace prevents Hensen from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace is keen to just control but Hensen is a slippery customer. Hensen wants to sweep but Wallace has passed to side control! Wallace tries to move to mount but Hensen blocks the move with his legs. #T1# Hensen wants to control but Wallace postures up. Hensen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wallace is putting a hurting on Hensen here, landing some big shots from side control. Hensen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hensen prevents Wallace from improving position. Hensen tries to bench press Wallace off him but Wallace keeps the position. Wallace taking a breather here. Hensen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wallace off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB2# Hensen tightening his grip on Wallace, looking for the choke. #SUB2# Wallace fending off the submission attempt from Hensen. #SUB2# Hensen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wallace knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wallace for a finish. #SUB2# Hensen looking for the choke but no joy. #T3# Hensen is throwing shots to the body but Wallace manages to wriggle free. Hensen pounces on him again and ends up in Wallace's guard. Hensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wallace trying to control the position.
Wallace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Hensen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wallace is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hensen, into his guard. #REVR# Wallace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Wallace wants to control from the top but Hensen keeps moving. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hensen holds on and takes a little breather. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Hensen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wallace uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Hensen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Wallace dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hensen.
Hensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL# Wallace closes the distance and clinches. Wallace lands with a right to the head. Hensen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace. Wallace is trying to drag Hensen to the mat but Hensen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hensen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wallace is defending well. Hensen trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Hensen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wallace's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Russell Wallace has been cut. Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hensen tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Hensen back against the cage. Hensen trying to land knees to the body.
Hensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hensen tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Hensen back against the cage. Wallace 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 three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hensen is leaning against Wallace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Hensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wallace throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wallace throws a leg kick #TD2# and Hensen counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard. Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hensen. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Hensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now. Hensen passes Wallace's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Wallace is defending against the submission attempts here by Hensen.
#SUB2# Hensen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well. Hensen stalling away here and it's allowed Wallace to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Wallace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3# Hensen wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Hensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Wallace is staying active underneath Hensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hensen trying to mount his opponent but Wallace defends it. Wallace is not content to let Hensen control the position.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wallace trying to control but Hensen postures up.
Hensen winds up and cracks Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hensen. #SUB2# Hensen is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hensen to get the leverage. #SUB2# Hensen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hensen. #SUB2# Hensen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hensen. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Sven Hensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hensen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Hensen! After the big win, Sven Hensen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
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Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1# Wallace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hensen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hensen shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wallace tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Hensen counters with a single leg into guard. Wallace didn't expect that. Hensen landing some decent shots from guard. Hensen forces his way into half guard.#SUB# Hensen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well. #SUB# Hensen seems to be working for a kimura but Wallace defends the submission attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen with the ground and pound but Wallace uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1# Wallace seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Hensen is proving a slippery customer.
Hensen throws a strike but Wallace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Hensen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Hensen working for submissions but it's allowed Wallace to get to half guard.
Wallace wants to pass to mount but Hensen is defending the position. #T2# Hensen trying to control here.
Wallace passes to side control. Hensen is trying to get back to half guard. Hensen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Wallace lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wallace prevents Hensen from getting the reversal. Wallace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Let's hope that Wallace has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3# Wallace trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hensen tries to hold on but Wallace pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hensen is trying to escape the mount.
Wallace tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Wallace tries to control but Hensen wriggling away. Hensen manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2# Wallace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hensen defends it well. Hensen wants to get back to full guard.#T4# Wallace content to control rather than advance. Hensen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though. Hensen works his way to full guard. Good work. Hensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there. Wallace trying to control but Hensen is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wallace won't allow Hensen to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Wallace will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Hensen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hensen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Wallace clobbers Hensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick. Russell Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A leg kick checked by Wallace. Wallace throws a leg kick but Hensen sees it coming and moves out of range. Wallace throws a body kick that misses. Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Hensen. Wallace shoots in but Hensen avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters circling a little - Wallace finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Hensen pushes him off. A left lands for Hensen.#T1# Wallace scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hensen cracks the inside of Wallace's front leg. Hensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace scores with a punch to the head. Hensen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wallace. Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Russell Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wallace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wallace. Hensen shrugs it off though. Wallace tries to clinch but Hensen is having none of it. Hensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away. Nice sprawl there from Hensen as Wallace shoots in. Wallace tries to clinch up but Hensen circles away and keeps his distance.#T2# Wallace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hensen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hensen circles away quickly and effectively. Hensen moves out of range as Wallace strikes. Hensen attempts a counter takedown but Wallace avoids it well and moves away. A head kick misses from Hensen. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Hensen tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hensen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sven Hensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Wallace.#CL2# Wallace has Hensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace 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. Wallace blocks a body shot from Hensen. #T3# Hensen tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Hensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD# Hensen jumps guard.
Hensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Hensen with a flurry of punches that miss. Hensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wallace controlling Hensen's posture. Wallace keeping full guard, as Hensen tries to pass. Hensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control. Hensen with a nice head shot there.#T4##SUB# Hensen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wallace dives on top into guard.#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wallace trying to control but Hensen is working from the bottom. Wallace controls from within his opponent's guard. Wallace trying to control but Hensen is working from the bottom. #SUB# Hensen has his feet on Wallace's thighs here. He's pushed Wallace off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wallace screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen very nearly forgot to thank Dauntless amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1# Naing tries to clinch #TD2# and Hensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hensen. Naing wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hensen manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Hensen is trying to control the action in half guard but Naing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hensen works his way into full mount! Naing reaches up to try and control the position but Hensen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Naing rolls and tries to escape and now Hensen has his back!
#SUB2# Hensen looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Naing taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dauntless logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Lupe 6 Dirty
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Brakeley misses with a two punch combination.
Hensen throws a head kick but Brakeley moves out of range.
#KD# Brakeley lands a big right hand that sends Hensen crashing to the mat! Brakeley stays standing though and waves Hensen back to his feet!#CUT# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Good work by Hensen as he checks the leg kick. Hensen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses. Brakeley lands with a big left! Hensen is wobbled badly! Brakeley comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hensen to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Brakeley! Michael Brakeley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'. Sven Hensen spoke after the fight, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
OFC 335: Wyatt vs Ysengrin
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1# Black throws a body punch but Hensen moves out of range. Hensen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2# It looks like Matt Black has been cut. Black checks the leg kick. Black lands a nice hook to Hensen's body. Hensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hensen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hensen feints the counter takedown. Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black. Hensen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Black. Hensen throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it. Black misses with a head kick.
Hensen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1# Black scores with a nice strike.#CUT# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Black throws a shot from downtown. Hensen moves away and avoids it. Hensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hensen misses with a body kick. Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hensen - that will leave a mark!
Matt Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing. Black digs a good body shot into Hensen's ribs. Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hensen circles away quickly and effectively.#T2# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hensen.
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hensen tries to land a front kick but Black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.#TD2# Hensen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Black is looking to regain half guard here but Hensen keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Hensen tries for a kimura but Black is defending well. Black is looking for a sweep. Black has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3# Hensen scores with punches from side control. Black prevents Hensen from moving into mount. Black struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Hensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Black, who protects the arm well. Black can't do much from the bottom here. Hensen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Black gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Hensen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2# Matt Black's cut is getting worse.#SUB2# Hensen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Black can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4# Hensen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Black can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2# Matt Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Black's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Hensen! After the big win, Sven Hensen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1# Hensen throws a head kick but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Hensen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ysengrin lands with a hook. Hensen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A looping hook to the body misses from Ysengrin. Hensen does a little dance to reset his feet. Hensen blocks a low kick nicely. Ysengrin connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Ysengrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hensen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Ysengrin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ysengrin's sensitive parts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ysengrin tries to bum rush Hensen with a series of wild strikes but Hensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hensen throws a wild body kick that Ysengrin sees coming a mile off. Ysengrin throws a leg kick which misses Hensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Hensen tries to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Ysengrin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hensen throws a leg kick that misses. #T1##TD# Hensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ysengrin has control of Hensen's left arm, preventing Hensen from doing any damage. Hensen looking to pass the guard. Hensen is working hard here to advance position. Hensen slips nicely into half guard. Hensen thows a huge punch but Ysengrin dodges it nicely.
Ysengrin is looking to control Hensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ysengrin avoid being mounted?#T2# Hensen wants to free his trapped foot but Ysengrin is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ysengrin gets full guard. Hensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ysengrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ysengrin is keeping the position for now. Ysengrin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ysengrin trying to control the position.
Hensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ysengrin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Hensen works over Ysengrin with some ground and pound from guard. Ysengrin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hensen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Hensen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ysengrin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Hensen tries for a kimura but Ysengrin is defending well. Hensen is looking to take a break and control but Ysengrin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB# Hensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES2# Ysengrin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! A big left from Ysengrin misses. Hensen feinted with a counter takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hensen misses with a leg kick and Hensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ysengrin punishes Hensen's body with a nice straight punch. Ysengrin cracks Hensen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Ysengrin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sven Hensen's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Ysengrin misses with a straight right. Hensen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ysengrin just manages to avoid it. Hensen misses with a low kick.
Hensen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ysengrin checks it well. Ysengrin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hensen with a body shot. Dave Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ysengrin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ysengrin. Hensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen. Hensen throws a sloppy head kick and Ysengrin moves out of range easily. Hensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hensen lands a front kick. Hensen shoots in for a takedown but Ysengrin shows good takedown defense. Ysengrin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ysengrin loads up on a big right hand but Hensen slips the punch. Hensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hensen misses with a head kick.
Hensen moves out of range as Ysengrin strikes. Hensen slips a straight right by Ysengrin.#T1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen. Ysengrin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hensen in his tracks. Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hensen thinks about countering with a head kick. Ysengrin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hensen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ysengrin's knee momentarily. Hensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ysengrin. Hensen feinted with a counter takedown. Ysengrin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ysengrin with a jab. Hensen slips a jab from Ysengrin. Ysengrin tests Hensen's chin there with a solid looking shot. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ysengrin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Hensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hensen drops his hands momentarily and Ysengrin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2# Hensen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hensen backing away here, and Ysengrin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#KD2# Ysengrin lands a big head kick that sends Hensen tumbling to the mat! Ysengrin takes a step backwards and waves Hensen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Hensen is rocked!#CUT2# Sven Hensen's cut is getting worse. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ysengrin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Oh Hensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ysengrin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Hensen - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Ysengrin! Dave Ysengrin gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). In defeat, Sven Hensen stepped up to the mic, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
OFC 328: Maneno vs Lafayette
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen. Hensen is looking to land body kicks.#KD# Hensen sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Alzado to the ground! Hensen dives into full mount looking to finish! Alzado can't escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alzado sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2# Alzado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hensen pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Hensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Alzado actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Hensen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alzado. Hensen tries to advance to mount but Alzado denies him. Hensen working the ground and pound from side control.#T1##SUB# Hensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Alzado is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Hensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hensen cracks Alzado with an elbow. That is naaassty. Alzado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB# Hensen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alzado sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Hensen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alzado defends it well. Hensen wants to pass to mount but Alzado is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Alzado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# Hensen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB# Hensen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Alzado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hensen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Alzado with the active half guard here but Hensen passes nicely into side control.#SUB# Hensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Alzado tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hensen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Hensen landing strikes from the mount and Alzado is in trouble! #T3# Alzado working to try and regain half guard.
Hensen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hensen trying to control but Alzado is having none of it. Alzado working to try and regain half guard.
Hensen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alzado looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alzado in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC# Alzado is rocked!#SUB# Hensen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Alzado is still in real trouble! Can Hensen finish him? Whack. That's a big, big shot from Hensen! Alzado is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dauntless, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 325: Palmer vs Fjera
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##KD2# Wyatt drops Hensen with a beautiful combination! Hensen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wyatt is looking for the KO!#CUT2# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Wyatt has knocked Hensen down with a huge combo! Wyatt steps away and waves a wobbly Hensen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Hensen is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wyatt misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Hensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wyatt misses the shot to the body. Hensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hensen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Wyatt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hensen to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hensen looks to clinch but Wyatt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hensen taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Koba Wyatt! A relieved looking Koba Wyatt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Sven Hensen was interviewed post fight and said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
OFC 321: Creepshow
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1# Spillane throws a leg kick #TD# and Hensen counters with a shoot takedown. Spillane fights it but they end up in guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Spillane controlling the position. Hensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Spillane wants to sweep here but Hensen controlling him for the moment. Hensen throws a big right hand that misses. Hensen throwing strikes from guard but Spillane blocks nicely. Hensen working some strikes from top position. 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen postures up and lands a big shot to Spillane's brow. Hensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Spillane is retaining full guard. Spillane trying to control the position here. Spillane keeping moving, preventing Hensen from controlling successfully. #T1# Spillane pulls Hensen in close to prevent any damage. Hensen wants to pass the guard but Spillane is keeping the position. Spillane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hensen wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hensen throwing strikes but missing. Spillane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hensen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Spillane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hensen. Spillane's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spillane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Spillane looks to land a left hand but Hensen moved out of range nicely. Spillane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A punch combination from Spillane misses. Hensen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Hensen lands a nice looking body kick. Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hensen moves away from the strike by Spillane. Hensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spillane sprawls and moves away. Hensen works the jab nicely.#T3# Hensen thows a body kick. Spillane tries to catch it but that hurt him. Spillane looks winded! Spillane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spillane throws a big shot that misses. Spillane throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Hensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spillane won't be happy with that. #ROC# Spillane is rocked! Hensen in side control lands a decent elbow. Spillane is still in real trouble! Can Hensen finish him? Hensen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Spillane looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hensen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen made sure to mention his sponsor, Dauntless in his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLIV
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1# Von Erich scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Von Erich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Erich.#CUT2# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Hensen shoots in but no luck this time. Hensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Von Erich avoids a kick to the body.
Von Erich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hensen is landing a low percentage of strikes. Von Erich with a jab. Von Erich lands a body shot.
#KD2# Von Erich waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hensen. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hensen to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2# Hensen is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Hensen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Erich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Von Erich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Von Erich throws a big elbow that misses. Hensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Erich's guard. #REVR# Hensen postures up in Von Erich's guard and throws a big left but Von Erich blocks it. Hensen preventing the sweep. #T1# Hensen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Von Erich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Von Erich wants to stand up but Hensen is controlling him. Von Erich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hensen is one step ahead there. Von Erich has control of Hensen's left arm, preventing Hensen from doing any damage. Von Erich looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Erich, not yet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Hensen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Von Erich 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. Von Erich pulls Hensen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Hensen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Von Erich pulls Hensen in close to his closed guard and prevents Hensen from doing any damage or advancing position. Von Erich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hensen drops back looking for a leg! Von Erich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Von Erich manages to kick Hensen off! Hensen jumps back into Von Erich's guard. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Von Erich manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Von Erich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# A nice left hand lands by Hensen.
Von Erich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hensen's elbow. Hensen missing with knees to the body.
Von Erich tries to work over Hensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Von Erich lands a body punch in the clinch. Von Erich tries to land knees in the clinch but Hensen avoids the damage to the body. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Erich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hensen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Erich.
#BC# Hensen breaks the clinch.
Hensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Erich misses with a lunging right hand
and Hensen counters with a good low kick that Von Erich was not able to check. Hensen slips a jab and a cross from Von Erich.
Hensen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Erich misses with a takedown attempt - Hensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4# Von Erich throws a body punch but Hensen moves out of range. Von Erich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Von Erich sizes up Hensen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2# Sven Hensen's cut is getting worse. Von Erich throws a leg kick and Hensen counters with a body kick that stops Von Erich in his tracks momentarily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hensen throws a head kick that misses. Von Erich throws a hook but Hensen avoids it easily. Hensen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Von Erich if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Erich looks winded! Hensen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Erich. That did some damage! Von Erich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Erich lands a right hook to the body.
Von Erich jabs Hensen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD# Hensen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Erich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Von Erich dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sven Hensen's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Hensen ducks under a wild hook from Von Erich. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Erich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hensen - the referee stops the clock and Von Erich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hensen. Von Erich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Von Erich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Von Erich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hensen as he avoids it easily. Hensen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Von Erich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hensen feinted with a counter takedown. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Erich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hensen - the referee stops the clock and Von Erich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hensen. Von Erich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Von Erich has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Von Erich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD# Hensen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Von Erich! Von Erich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Hensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Erich, who protects the arm well. Von Erich tries to buck Hensen off but Hensen is having none of it. Von Erich is breathing heavily.#SUB# Hensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1# Hensen is looking to take a break and control but Von Erich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hensen working the body and head with strikes. #ROC# Von Erich is rocked!#SUB# Hensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Von Erich is still in real trouble! Can Hensen finish him? Von Erich tries to bench press Hensen off him but Hensen keeps the position. Hensen lands a big left to the face of Von Erich, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Hensen and another - Von Erich is out! Hensen stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Hensen! In his post fight interview, Sven Hensen gave a big smile as he said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
OFC 311: Jah vs Hensen
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Hensen is looking to chop away at Jah's legs. Hensen misses with a hook. Jah ducked under it nicely. Jah jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Hensen connects with a solid leg kick. Hensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hensen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hensen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jah. Jah obviously looking to wear him down.
Hensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters circling a little - Jah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Jah feints and then cracks Hensen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hensen down. Jah tries a head kick but it misses.
Jah throws a sloppy head kick and Hensen moves out of range easily. We've been told by Jah's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1##CL# Jah closes the distance and clinches. Hensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jah's elbow. Jah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jah misses with a hook from the clinch. Jah lands with a short shot to the head. Jah swings wildly with an uppercut but Hensen uses good head movement to avoid it. Hensen tries a knee to the head but Jah blocks it.
A short uppercut from Jah. Hensen tries to work over Jah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Jah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hensen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jah appears to be looking for a big counter. Jah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL# Jah closes the distance and pushes Hensen back into the cage.#T2# Hensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Hensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hensen looks for a takedown but Jah sprawls well. Hensen tries a head kick but it misses.
As Hensen tries to get set, Jah tries to push him back and clinch up but Hensen manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2# Hensen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jah looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jah is trying to get back to half guard. Jah gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Jah gets back to full guard.
Jah controlling the position.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Jah manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Jah.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hensen obliges. Hensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Jah struggles to land a body shot inside as Hensen controls his hands.
Jah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jah unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2# Hensen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hensen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Hensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jah defends it easily.#SUB2# Hensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hensen looking to control.
Hensen working a defensive guard but Jah manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hensen tries to buck Jah off but Jah is having none of it.#T4# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hensen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jah off and has taken his back! You can see the frustration on Jah's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hensen doesn't have the hooks in and Jah manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Hensen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jah defends well. Hensen wants to sweep here but Jah controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Hensen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jah has passed into half guard!
#SUB2# Hensen actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Jah dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Jah looks to land a right hand but Hensen moved out of range. Soul Jah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hensen. Hensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jah feints a jab promting Hensen to slip. Jah then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hensen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Hensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jah throws a nice outside leg kick. Jah thumps Hensen with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen scores with a jab. Jah acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jah moves out of range of the body kick from Hensen.
Jah wants to clinch.#T1# Jah misses with a body kick. Hensen dives in and grabs Jah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jah pushes down on Hensen's head and hops out. Soul Jah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hensen scores with a kick to the midsection. Jah lands with a nice combination. Hensen backs away looking to recover. Soul Jah is winning the standup battle so far. Hensen scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jah misses with a body kick. Jah blocks a head kick by Hensen.
Jah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2# Jah dips to his left and cracks Hensen with an uppercut! It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jah here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Jah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hensen avoids the head kick by Jah.
Jah displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jah throws a low kick but Hensen avoids it. Hensen lands a high kick!
Jah keeps Hensen at a distance using the push kick. Jah lands with a good body shot. Hensen is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Jah moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soul Jah! Soul Jah retains his heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Soul Jah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Sven Hensen was interviewed post fight and said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
OFC 306: Luzhin vs Debble
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Wyatt misses with a shot to the body and Hensen counters with a one-two to the body. Wyatt throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Hensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Wyatt working a defensive guard here.
Hensen wants to control from the top but Wyatt keeps moving. Hensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyatt is keeping the position for now. Hensen throwing strikes from guard but Wyatt blocks nicely. Hensen passes Wyatt's left leg - he's now in half guard. We've been hearing that Hensen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wyatt keeps working. Wyatt wants to improve his position but Hensen is controlling well.
#T1# Hensen wants to control but Wyatt is keeping him busy. Wyatt trying to control but Hensen postures up.
Wyatt is trying to stand.
Hensen is pressing down on Wyatt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wyatt is holding on for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wyatt wants to control but Hensen is keeping busy.
Hensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Hensen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wyatt sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Hensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Hensen is looking for a kimura but Wyatt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hensen to get the leverage. #SUB# Hensen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wyatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hensen. Wyatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wyatt is trying to control but can't.
Wyatt tries to kick Hensen off but Hensen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Wyatt controlling the position for now.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3# A head kick misses from Hensen. Hensen fails in his attempt to clinch. Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hensen moves away. Hensen feinted with a counter takedown. Hensen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hensen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wyatt misses with a left hand #TD# and Hensen counters with a takedown into side control. Hensen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Hensen is working Wyatt over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT# It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut. Hensen prevents Wyatt from escaping the position.#SUB# Hensen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wyatt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hensen but great work by Wyatt. 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 sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Hensen is trying to get back to full guard. Hensen regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Hensen has his feet on Wyatt's thighs here. He's pushed Wyatt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wyatt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Hensen! In his post fight interview, Sven Hensen gave a big smile as he said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
OFC 303: Wrath
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Hensen has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Black decides to pull guard. Hensen postures up and lands a big shot to Black's brow. Hensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hensen stopping the sweep attempt from Black. Hensen postures up and lands a big shot to Black's brow. #CUT# It looks like Matt Black has been cut.#SUB2# Black looking for a guillotine here but Hensen defends easily.
Hensen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Black 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. Hensen working some strikes from top position.#CUT# The cut above Matt Black's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Black's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen took some time post fight to say the following; 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
OFC 297: Red Dawn
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Hensen. #TD# Hensen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wyatt to the mat! Wyatt manages to get full guard. We've been hearing that Hensen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wyatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyatt is retaining full guard. Hensen throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wyatt swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wyatt wants to stand up but Hensen is controlling him. Wyatt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hensen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen wants to pass the guard but Wyatt is keeping the position.#SUB# Hensen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wyatt dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Hensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1# Wyatt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Hensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2# Wyatt stands and steps away. Hensen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Wyatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice straight punches there by Wyatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wyatt. We've been informed that Wyatt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Hensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Wyatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wyatt misses with a few strikes there.
Wyatt works Hensen's body with a nice hook. Hensen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2##CL# Hensen clinches with his opponent.
Wyatt working hard to break the clinch. Hensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wyatt avoids the elbow strike from Hensen, against the cage.
Hensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hensen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wyatt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hensen. Wyatt avoiding damage as Hensen throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hensen.
#BC2# Wyatt breaks from the clinch.
Hensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wyatt swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wyatt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wyatt throws a right and a left that Hensen avoids nicely. Hensen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wyatt takes a step back to recover. That kick from Hensen tenderised Wyatt's leg. Wyatt is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hensen.
Sven Hensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wyatt misses with a few strikes there.
Hensen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hensen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Koba Wyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyatt. Hensen fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Hensen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wyatt misses with a wild combination.
Hensen is looking to clinch. Wyatt only half commits to the counter leg kick. Wyatt works the jab nicely. Hensen avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
Hensen throws a leg kick that misses. #T4# Good exchange - Hensen coming out on top. Hensen is looking to chop away at Wyatt's legs. Hensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyatt moves away. Wyatt throws the left hand but Hensen avoids the punch easily. Wyatt moves out of range as Hensen throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Hensen. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hensen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Wyatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hensen. Wyatt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyatt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A countering left hand to the body from Wyatt misses. Wyatt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2# Sven Hensen's cut is getting worse. Wyatt misses the shot to the body. Hensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wyatt circles away. Wyatt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koba Wyatt will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sven Hensen's cut. That's time! Hensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##KD2# Wyatt cracks Hensen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hensen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wyatt finish him?
#ROC2# Hensen is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Hensen tries for a takedown but Wyatt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Oh Hensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wyatt Throws a clean left jab. Wyatt Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Hensen's chin! Hensen crumbles to the ground and Wyatt follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Wyatt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koba Wyatt! Koba Wyatt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. The defeated Sven Hensen had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
OFC 292: Riccuito vs Hensen
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Riccuito clinches. Riccuito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hensen.
Hensen lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Hensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Riccuito closes the distance and clinches. Riccuito prevents a body shot from Hensen. A nice left hand lands by Riccuito.
Hensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hensen dodges an elbow strike from Riccuito.
Hensen tries to work over Riccuito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Riccuito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Riccuito lands an elbow that stopped Hensen in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riccuito. Hensen wants to take the fight to the mat but Riccuito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Riccuito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Riccuito lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# Hensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hensen misses with a low kick. Hensen throws a head kick but Riccuito moves out of range.
#T1# Riccuito moves to clinch but Hensen breaks away and Hensen counters with a nice leg kick. Riccuito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hensen throws a head kick that misses. Riccuito darts in trying to clinch#TD2# and Hensen counters with a takedown into side control. Riccuito wants to get back to his feet but Hensen drags him back down.#SUB2# Hensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Riccuito is pushing Hensen's head away, looking to escape. Hensen manages to hold on to the position though.#T2##SUB2# Hensen tries for a kimura but Riccuito is defending well. Riccuito is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hensen is controlling him well.#SUB2# Hensen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riccuito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Riccuito managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hensen.
Riccuito pushes Hensen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hensen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2# Hensen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riccuito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Hensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Riccuito is trying to buck Hensen off.#T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2# Hensen tries for a kimura but Riccuito is defending well. #SUB2# Hensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riccuito has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Hensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Hensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Hensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Riccuito is trying to buck Hensen off. Riccuito prevents Hensen from improving position. Riccuito takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Riccuito wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Hensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Hensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riccuito has escaped the position, nice work there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sven Hensen's cut. 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# Riccuito avoids the head kick by Hensen.
Riccuito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL# Riccuito gets a clinch. Hensen working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riccuito. Riccuito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hensen backwards. Hensen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hensen is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Hensen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Riccuito wants to clinch. Hensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mark Riccuito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riccuito moves in looking to clinch but Hensen pushes him off. And Hensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Riccuito pushes his down on his head and steps out. A leg kick checked by Hensen. Hensen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Riccuito is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##CL# Riccuito closes the distance and pushes Hensen back into the cage. Hensen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hensen missing with knees to the body.
Riccuito blocks a body shot from Hensen. Riccuito is leaning against Hensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hensen is breathing heavily. Riccuito lands a knee to the body.
Hensen missing with knees to the body.
Riccuito lands an uppercut. Knees to the body from Riccuito.
Riccuito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Riccuito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hensen's defenses. A nice right hand lands inside from Riccuito. #CUT# That has opened up Sven Hensen's cut even more. Riccuito utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Riccuito working Hensen over with knees to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Riccuito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right hand to the body from Riccuito.
A short left from Riccuito. #T2# Riccuito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hensen's defenses. Riccuito gets through Hensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT# The cut above Sven Hensen's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hensen blocks a body shot from Riccuito. Hensen avoiding damage as Riccuito throws knees to the body.
Riccuito lands with a light punch inside. #KD# Riccuito drops Hensen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hensen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Hensen is rocked! Riccuito throws a big uppercut that drops Hensen! More strikes from Riccuito and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hensen lies dazed against the cage as Riccuito celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Riccuito! Mark Riccuito retains his heavyweight title! Mark Riccuito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. In defeat, Sven Hensen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fight him again, anytime... ANYWHERE!'.
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Event:
OFC 287: Riccuito vs Viceroy
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Hensen lands with a kick to the temple. Smaug shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2# It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut. Smaug pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cinder Smaug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hensen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Smaug avoids a kick to the body.
Smaug scores with a head kick. Hensen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Smaug misses with a hook. Smaug lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. An inside leg kick lands from Hensen. Hensen scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smaug!
Smaug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hensen throws a wild body kick that Smaug sees coming a mile off.#CL# Smaug closes the distance and clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hensen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Hensen breaks from the clinch.
Smaug throws a low kick, looking for Hensen's leg but Hensen calmly moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Hensen. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hensen goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Hensen catches Smaug with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hensen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smaug is out of range and Hensen settles back down. #T1# Smaug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it.#CL# Smaug clinches up against the cage. Smaug trying to control the position but instead, Hensen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smaug into the cage. Smaug misses with a body punch.
Smaug throws a head punch that misses. Smaug lands an uppercut. Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hensen as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Smaug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hensen scores with a jab. Hensen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hensen - that will leave a mark!
#CL# Hensen gets tackled into the cage by Smaug. Smaug maintains the clinch. Hensen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smaug avoids it.#BC# Smaug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Smaug misses. #T2# Hensen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smaug takes a step back to recover. Hensen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hensen misses with a body kick. Hensen blocks a jab. We've been informed that Hensen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Hensen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hensen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smaug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Smaug avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A solid body kick from Hensen. Hensen misses with a low kick as Smaug jumps back. Smaug lands with an uppercut that bounces Hensen off the cage and back into range. Smaug lands a front kick. Smaug pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smaug's calf. Smaug throws an overhand right that lands on Hensen's shoulder, as Hensen tries to avoid the shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smaug.#CUT# That has opened up Sven Hensen's cut even more. Hensen scores with a kick to the body.
#T3# Hensen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hensen throws a nice outside leg kick. Hensen lands a head kick. Smaug smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Smaug on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hensen throws a nice outside leg kick. Smaug is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Smaug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Smaug moves out of range of the leg kick from Hensen. Jab by Hensen. Smaug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smaug throws a body kick that misses. Hensen shapes to counter with a head kick. Smaug tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Smaug misses with a hook. Hensen ducked under it nicely. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smaug. Smaug lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hensen at a distance.
Smaug throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smaug pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hensen is out of range and Smaug settles back down. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smaug wants to clinch up but Hensen keeps it at a distance. Hensen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smaug is out of range. Hensen lands a jab-cross combination. #T4# Smaug scores with a jab. Smaug needs to keep his hands up - Hensen had a free shot at his head there. Hensen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smaug is out of range and Hensen settles back down. Smaug appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hensen scores with a hook. Hensen throws a body shot but no joy. Smaug does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Hensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smaug's sensitive parts. Smaug moves out of range of the body kick from Hensen.
Hensen lands a nice looking body kick. Hensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hensen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smaug was well out of range. Poor timing from Hensen. Smaug tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hensen looks for the body kick but Smaug saw that one coming. Smaug misses with a jab to the body
#TD2# and Hensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hensen tries to pass to full mount but Smaug defends it. Hensen keeps trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A solid body kick from Hensen. Hensen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hensen is looking to chop away at Smaug's legs. Smaug will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Hensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Smaug scores with the left hand. Hensen knows he should have avoided that one. Smaug avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jab from Hensen. A clash of legs there as Smaug blocks the low kick. Hensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Smaug throws a leg kick but Hensen sees it coming and moves out of range. Smaug misses with an uppercut. Smaug checks a leg kick nicely. Smaug jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smaug fails to land with a series of punches.
Smaug misses the jab. Smaug scores with a jab. Hensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smaug has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hensen. A chopping leg kick lands by Hensen. #T1# Smaug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hensen slips a jab from Smaug. Smaug steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hensen. That one must have hurt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smaug misses with a lunging right hand
and Hensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hensen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smaug takes a step back to recover. Smaug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hensen pushes Smaug away with a front kick. Hensen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smaug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hensen. Hensen's corner calls for a 1-2. Hensen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hensen scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hensen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Smaug's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hensen lands the left hand. Hensen tries to land a front kick but Smaug steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hensen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2# Cinder Smaug's cut is getting worse. Hensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hensen thumps Smaug with a low kick.#T2# Smaug misses the shot to the body. Hensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hensen throws a hook but Smaug avoids it easily. Smaug is looking to clinch. Hensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smaug is looking to land body kicks. Hensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hensen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen. Hensen throws a quick inside leg kick. Hensen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hensen misses with a hook. Smaug ducked under it nicely. Smaug throws a big shot that misses. Hensen scoring well with a low kick there.
Smaug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smaug. Hensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hensen defending well as Smaug loads up on a big left hand. #T3# Hensen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smaug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hensen throws a half hearted mid kick. Sven Hensen seems to be getting the better of the standup. A lazy left from Smaug finds it's target. Hensen scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hensen avoids the head kick by Smaug.
Hensen fakes the leg kick and cracks Smaug in the body. Smaug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hensen. Hensen is looking to land body kicks. Hensen feints and then cracks Smaug's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smaug down. Smaug throws a body kick that misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Hensen.
Hensen lands a high kick!
Hensen misses with a low kick. Smaug keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hensen catches Smaug with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smaug lands with a kick to the temple. Hensen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4# A slow jab from Smaug misses its intended target. Smaug goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smaug throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Hensen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smaug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen. Hensen cracks the inside of Smaug's front leg. #CL# Smaug takes the fight into the clinch. Hensen misses with a punch to the body.
Hensen misses with a short punch on the inside. Hensen tries a body shot but Smaug blocks it.
Hensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Smaug uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Smaug escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smaug connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT# The cut above Sven Hensen's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Smaug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Smaug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Smaug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hensen moves away. Hensen throws a combination. Smaug tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Smaug moves out of range of the body kick. Smaug throws a lazy right hand but Hensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smaug checks a leg kick nicely. Hensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smaug. Hensen jabs at Smaug's body. Smaug avoids a kick to the body.
Hensen lands with a straight right. Smaug didn't see that one coming. Smaug throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Smaug smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smaug takes one to the side of the head.
Hensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hensen throws a head kick but Smaug moves out of range.
Hensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Smaug on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1# Hensen tries to work over Smaug's front leg with a kick but Smaug checks it. A solid body kick from Hensen. Smaug throws a wild body kick that Hensen sees coming a mile off. Smaug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smaug. Hensen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smaug if he has to take too many more of those.
Hensen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smaug. That did some damage! Hensen dodges the punch combination from Smaug.
Hensen moves away from the strike by Smaug. Nice defenses there by Hensen. A solid leg kick lands there for Smaug.
Smaug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hensen. That's going to slow Smaug down. A leg kick checked by Smaug. Hensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smaug. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hensen - that will leave a mark!
Some wild striking there from Hensen.
Smaug looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2# Hensen sizes up Smaug with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smaug lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Smaug with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hensen to score with a decent uppercut. Smaug lands a lovely overhand right. Hensen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Smaug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hensen lands with a kick to the temple. Smaug shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hensen. Hensen keeps Smaug at a distance using the push kick. Hensen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Smaug coming out on top. Smaug throws a hook to the side of Hensen's head but Hensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Smaug takes one to the side of the head.
Sven Hensen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hensen cracks the inside of Smaug's front leg. Hensen misses with a body kick. Hensen misses with a head kick.
Smaug dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smaug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it. Smaug lands a jab. Hensen throws out a loose jab but Smaug uses good head movement to avoid it. Smaug misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smaug. Hensen does a little dance to reset his feet. Hensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smaug. Smaug throws a jab when Hensen was well out of range. Hensen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Hensen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hensen lands with a nice body kick. Hensen lands with a straight right. Smaug didn't see that one coming. Hensen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Smaug half committed to a counter leg kick. Smaug throws a looping overhand right but Hensen ducks down to avoid it. And Hensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Smaug pushes his down on his head and steps out. Cinder Smaug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Smaug throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smaug throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hensen. Smaug throws a jab but it's blocked by Hensen. Hensen lands a front kick. Decent striking displayed by Smaug there. Smaug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smaug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hensen - the referee stops the clock and Smaug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hensen. Smaug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Hensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hensen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smaug in his tracks. Sloppy strikes from Hensen. Those never looked like landing. Smaug looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smaug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hensen - the referee stops the clock and Smaug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hensen. Smaug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hensen is looking to slow Smaug down with leg kicks. Smaug tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Smaug misses with an uppercut. Hensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smaug.
And that's the end of the fight! Sven Hensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hensen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Hensen! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sven Hensen made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
OFC 281: Supervillains
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1# Hensen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hensen sizes up Redfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hensen lands a head kick!
Hensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redfield can pounce on him.
Hensen looks to land a body kick but Redfield moved away. Redfield blocks the body kick.
Redfield misses with the combination.
Hensen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Hensen with a nice cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hensen throws a leg kick and Hensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Hensen throws a solid leg kick but Redfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hensen. A little jabbing left from Redfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Hensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redfield counters with a left to the body. A good leg kick by Hensen. #KD2# Redfield lands a big right hand that sends Hensen crashing to the mat! Redfield stays standing though and waves Hensen back to his feet! Hensen throws a hook but Redfield avoids it easily. Redfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hensen.
Hensen pushes Redfield away with a front kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hensen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redfield's head. Redfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hensen connects with a right hand. Redfield shakes it off. Redfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sven Hensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hensen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hensen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Redfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hensen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redfield is out of range and Hensen settles back down. Redfield throws out a powerful jab.#T2# Redfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Redfield blocks a leg kick. Hensen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A head kick misses from Hensen. Redfield throws a nice looking combination but Hensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Redfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hensen lands with a nice body kick. Redfield has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hensen. Hensen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Redfield looks winded! Redfield looks to land a right hand but Hensen moved out of range. Hensen cracks a nice hook into Redfield's ribs. Hensen cracks Redfield with an open hand slap. Good leg kick by Hensen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3# Hensen scores with a body shot.
Hensen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hensen fakes the leg kick and cracks Redfield in the body. Hensen scores with a hook to the body. Redfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A good leg kick by Hensen. Redfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hensen scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hensen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Redfield moves out of range of the body kick. Hensen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Redfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hensen.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Redfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It seemed like Redfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hensen lands a front kick. Redfield moves forwards but Hensen connects with a nice, crisp jab. Jab from Hensen. Hensen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Redfield throws a right and a left that Hensen avoids nicely. Hensen moves into range and connects with a jab. Redfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hensen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Redfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hensen pushes Redfield away with a front kick. Hensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Redfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Redfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sven Hensen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A good leg kick by Hensen. Redfield looks to land a combination. Hensen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Redfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Hensen throws a front kick that sends Redfield stumbling back into the cage. A swing and a miss from Redfield. Redfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hensen can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hensen. Hensen scores with a nice body kick.
Hensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redfield can do to turn this around? Hensen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A good leg kick by Hensen. 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! Redfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Hensen. Redfield is breathing heavily. Hensen tries to land a front kick but Redfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hensen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redfield. Redfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1# Redfield looks to land a left hand but Hensen moved out of range nicely. Both fighters circling a little - Hensen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Redfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hensen circles away quickly and effectively. Hensen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redfield. It seemed like Redfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Good leg kick by Hensen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Hensen. That snapped Redfield's head back.
Hensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfield. Hensen does a little dance to reset his feet. Hensen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Redfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Redfield misses with a hook. Redfield misses the body punch #TD# and Hensen counters with a takedown into side control. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Hensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Hensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Redfield is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hensen asserts his dominance and retains side control. Redfield is looking for a sweep. Redfield is pushing Hensen's head away, looking to escape. Hensen manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB# Hensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Hensen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Redfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hensen trying to control the position but Redfield is working away. #SUB# Hensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redfield has escaped the position, nice work there. Redfield is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hensen is controlling him well.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Redfield struggling a bit here. Hensen working the ground and pound. Hensen tries to advance to mount but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hensen is working hard here to advance position. Redfield is not content to let Hensen control the position. Hensen working the head with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Hensen has hold of Redfield's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Redfield tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hensen cranks the arm and Redfield screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Redfield, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 276: Aquarius
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Garrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hensen. That one must have hurt. Hensen is looking to land body kicks. Garrison raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Hensen!
Garrison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hensen is out of range and Garrison settles back down. Garrison blocks the body kick.
Garrison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hensen finds it's way round the side to connect with Garrison's head. Garrison misses with a straight right. Hensen throws a hook but Garrison avoids it easily. Garrison misses with a wild combination.
Garrison misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hensen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hensen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Garrison swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Hensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Garrison makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1# Hensen lands with a slapping head kick. Hensen moves away from the strike by Garrison. Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Garrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hensen. Hensen obviously looking to wear him down.
Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Hensen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrison. Garrison scores with a shot to the body.
Hensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrison. Hensen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hensen throws a head kick but Garrison moves out of range.
Garrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Hensen and sends Garrison crashing to the mat! Hensen follows him down to the mat - Garrison regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC# Garrison is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Hensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garrison is still in real trouble! Can Hensen finish him? Hensen lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Garrison! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hensen jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
OFC 270: Usyk vs Smaug
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1# Jong doesn't manage to clinch there - Hensen circles away.
Hensen blocks a head kick by Jong.
Hensen feinted with a counter takedown. A nice leg kick lands there from Hensen. Jong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hensen delivers a nice body kick. A clash of legs there as Jong blocks the low kick. Jong tries a quick counter leg kick but Hensen is wise to it. Hensen lands a nice looking body kick. A head kick misses from Jong. Jong takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jong sprawls and moves away. Jong looks winded! Hensen scores with a kick to the midsection.#KD# A big head kick from Hensen and Jong is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC# Jong is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Kim Jong has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hensen postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Jong's head off the mat! Jong is out! He's out! Hensen jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
OFC 263: Quarantine
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1# Hensen throws a half hearted mid kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A combination from Hensen does no damage. Smietana throws a right hand that Hensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hensen also avoids with ease. Hensen half committed to a counter leg kick. Smietana throws a looping overhand right but Hensen ducks down to avoid it. Hensen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Smietana missing with a left hand there. Hensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Smietana throws a big shot that misses. Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A big right from Smietana misses. Hensen ducks under a wild hook from Smietana. Hensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hensen is looking to land body kicks. Smietana scores with a jab to the jaw. Hensen moves forwards but Smietana connects with a nice, crisp jab. Smietana lands with a right hand. Hensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hensen ducks under a wild hook from Smietana. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hensen tries to land a front kick but Smietana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Smietana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hensen. Smietana throws a head kick that misses. Smietana lands with an overhand left. Hensen throws a leg kick but Smietana moved away.#T1# Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Smietana throws a hook but Hensen avoids it easily. Hensen attempts a counter takedown but Smietana avoids it well and moves away. Smietana misses with a hook. Smietana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hensen. Hensen lands with a right hand. Smietana misses with a looping right. Hensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smietana throws out the jab. Hensen throws a body kick that misses. The fighters circling - Smietana throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smietana scores with a jab to the head.
Smietana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hensen moves out of range of the strikes. Smietana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hensen tries to work over Smietana's front leg with a kick but Smietana checks it. Hensen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hensen tries to land a front kick but Smietana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smietana with a nice cross.#T2# Smietana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smietana. Smietana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hensen moves away. Smietana misses with an uppercut. Smietana moves out of range of the body kick. Hensen thumps Smietana with a low kick. Smietana looks to land a right hand but Hensen moved out of range. Smietana connects with a nice looking jab.
Smietana misses with a looping right. Hensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hensen moves out of range of the strikes. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smietana. Hensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Hensen. Smietana moves out of range of the body kick from Hensen.
Smietana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sven Hensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smietana throws a hook but Hensen blocks it. Smietana lands with a good body shot. Hensen tries a low kick but Smietana avoids it. Smietana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Hensen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smietana's guard. Smietana working a defensive guard here.
Smietana is pulling down on Hensen's head to control his posture. #T3# Hensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Smietana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Smietana is pulling down on Hensen's head. It's preventing any offense from Hensen, at least for the moment. Hensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smietana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smietana 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. Smietana has control of Hensen's left arm, preventing Hensen from doing any damage. Hensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've been hearing that Hensen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hensen wants to control from the top but Smietana keeps moving. Smietana is pulling down on Hensen's head to control his posture. Hensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smietana swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hensen distracts Smietana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Smietana is controlling Hensen's posture. Hensen lands a couple of digs. Hensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smietana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smietana has Hensen pulled in close to control his posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Smietana dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Hensen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hensen. Smietana throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Hensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Smietana keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB# Hensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Hensen is trying to work for a kimura but Smietana is defending well.
Nice strikes from Hensen there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smietana trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smietana is trying to get back to full guard. Hensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB# Hensen is working for a submission of some sort.
Hensen lands strikes from half guard. Hensen passes to side control. #SUB# Hensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smietana has escaped the position, nice work there. Smietana is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Hensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Smietana tries to bench press Hensen off him but Hensen keeps the position. #T2# Hensen working away.#SUB# Hensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Hensen lands a nice forearm strike. Smietana can't do much from the bottom here. Hensen trying to control the position but Smietana is working away. Smietana is looking to reverse the position.#T3# Hensen working the ground and pound. Hensen is working Smietana over with some ground and pound from side control. Smietana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Hensen is trying to get an arm triangle but Smietana is defending well. 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. Smietana takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Sven Hensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Smietana holding on. Smietana is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Smietana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Hensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hensen scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4##SUB# Hensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Smietana struggling a bit here. Smietana taking a bit of punishment here - Hensen scoring with strikes. #SUB# Hensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smietana, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Hensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smietana 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 second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Good leg kick by Hensen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smietana looks to throw the jab but Hensen is out of range. Hensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hensen misses with a body kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hensen, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Smietana.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smietana throws the left hand but Hensen avoids the punch easily. Hensen throws a wild body kick that Smietana sees coming a mile off. Smietana lands a jab-cross combination. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen. Smietana misses with a looping left. Hensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Piotr Smietana seems to be getting the better of the standup. Smietana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hensen. Hensen wants to slow Smietana down by chopping away at his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smietana jabs Hensen right on the nose. Hensen blinks but takes it well. Smietana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smietana misses with a hook. Smietana throws a big shot that misses. Smietana throws a right and a left that Hensen avoids nicely. Smietana throws a nice looking combination but Hensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Crunch! Hensen slams his shin into Smietana's torso. Smietana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Hensen defending well as Smietana loads up on a big left hand. Hensen keeps Smietana at a distance using the push kick. Hensen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smietana. That did some damage! Hensen looks for the body kick but Smietana saw that one coming. Hensen scores with a leg kick.
Smietana throws a series of punches but Hensen moves out of range. Hensen moves out of range of the strikes. Hensen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Smietana misses the target. Hensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hensen moves away from the strike by Smietana. Smietana wants to slow Hensen down by chopping away at his legs. Hensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smietana sprawls and moves away. Hensen throws a front kick aimed at Smietana's knee but Smietana avoids it well. Smietana misses with a looping left. Smietana moves out of range of the body kick. Hensen moves away from the strike by Smietana. Smietana looks to land a combination but Hensen avoids it well. Hensen scores with a leg kick.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smietana throws out a loose jab but Hensen uses good head movement to avoid it. Smietana checks a leg kick. Hensen tries to bum rush Smietana with a series of wild strikes but Smietana uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smietana scores with a sloppy right hand. Hensen should have avoided that one. Smietana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Smietana avoids the body shot from Hensen.
Hensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smietana. Hensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smietana. Smietana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Smietana. Smietana throws a hook but Hensen avoids it easily. Hensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Smietana throws a hook to the side of Hensen's head but Hensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smietana moves out of range as Hensen throws a body kick.
Hensen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smietana avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jab, jab by Smietana - just one landing. Hensen's corner calls for a 1-2. Hensen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3# Hensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smietana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hensen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Hensen keeps Smietana at a distance using the push kick. Hensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Smietana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smietana misses with a left hand and Hensen counters with a straight right hand. Smietana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hensen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smietana checks it well. Hensen defending well as Smietana loads up on a big left hand. A cross from Hensen lands. Smietana misses with a wild body shot. A good leg kick by Hensen. Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hensen defending well as Smietana loads up on a big left hand. Smietana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smietana throws a big shot that misses. Hensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A decent looking body kick lands there for Hensen.#T4# Hensen throws a sloppy head kick and Smietana moves out of range easily. Hensen scores with a push kick. Hensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hensen moves out of range as Smietana strikes. Smietana blocks the body kick.
Hensen thuds his shin into the meat of Smietana's side. Hensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hensen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smietana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Smietana scores with a jab. Hensen scores with a jab to the head.
Hensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smietana checks a leg kick. Hensen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hensen takes one to the chin there. Hensen misses with the combination.
Hensen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sven Hensen. I think Hensen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
OFC 256: Parker vs Il Sung
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Hensen tries to land a front kick but Usyk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. That kick from Hensen tenderised Usyk's leg. Usyk is trying to keep his angry face on. Hensen throws a hook but Usyk avoids it easily. Usyk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Usyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Hensen circles away.
Hensen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Usyk counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. A low kick from Usyk misses #TD# and Hensen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Usyk's guard. Usyk is adopting a defensive guard. Hensen throws a strike but Usyk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Hensen pulls Usyk in to control the position. #SUB# Hensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2# Usyk gets to his feet - Hensen follows without any prompting. #T1# Usyk tries to clinch there but Hensen circles away.
Hensen walks straight into a right hand from Usyk - that's dropped him! Usyk jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hensen from any more punishment! Hensen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oleksandr Usyk! The defeated Sven Hensen had this to say: 'Fight him again, anytime... ANYWHERE!'.
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Event:
OFC 245: Reclaim
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1# Hensen lands a nice looking body shot.
Crunch! Hensen slams his shin into Gatti's torso. Hensen misses with a straight left. Gatti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gatti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hensen throws out the jab. Gatti tries for a takedown but Hensen circles away easily and Hensen counters with an inside leg kick. Hensen misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hensen. Gatti does a little dance to reset his feet. Gatti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT# It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut. Hensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatti throws a looping overhand right but Hensen ducks down to avoid it. A big right from Hensen misses. Hensen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gatti checks it well. Hensen slips under a jab. Gatti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it.#T1# Gatti swings for the body but Hensen moves out of range.
Hensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatti feints the counter takedown. Gatti checks the leg kick. Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hensen.
Gatti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hensen. Hensen cracks Gatti with a right hand to the side of the head. Hensen takes a swing at Gatti's ribcage but misses. Hensen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gatti slips a straight right by Hensen. Hensen looks to clinch and Gatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Gatti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it. Hensen throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti moves out of range easily. Hensen cracks Gatti with a good jab. Good work by Hensen as he checks the leg kick.#T2# Hensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gatti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hensen is looking to counter punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatti walks into a stiff left hand from Hensen.#CUT# That has opened up Leonel Gatti's cut even more. Hensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hensen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatti moves away. Gatti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sven Hensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gatti on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gatti throws an off balance right hand
and Hensen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. No joy there for Hensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hensen slips a straight right by Gatti. Hensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hensen looks to throw the jab but Gatti is out of range. #T3# Hensen throws a quick inside leg kick. Hensen throws a push kick but Gatti slaps the foot to one side. Gatti slips under a jab. Hensen looks to land a right hand but Gatti moved out of range. Gatti keeps the fight on the outside. Gatti moves out of range as Hensen strikes. Hensen lands a high kick!
Hensen swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2# and Gatti counters with a shoot takedown. Hensen fights it but they end up in guard. Gatti stopping the sweep attempt from Hensen. Hensen working a defensive guard but Gatti manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gatti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hensen stops Gatti from passing to mount. Hensen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# Hensen trying to control but Gatti flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hensen staying busy and making it hard for Gatti to control. Hensen just trying to survive but Gatti is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. I really don't envy Hensen right now.
#SUB2# Gatti is persistently looking for the submission but Hensen is defending it well.
Gatti struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Hensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Gatti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hensen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Gatti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gatti scores with a leg kick.
Hensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hensen throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Gatti counters with a takedown into side control. Hensen is looking for a sweep. Gatti trying to control the action but Hensen is working from the bottom. Hensen sneaks back into half guard. Gatti is pressing down on Hensen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hensen is holding on for now. #T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Hensen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Gatti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB# Hensen working for submissions but it's allowed Gatti to get to half guard.
Hensen is looking to control Gatti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hensen avoid being mounted? Leonel Gatti has got the better of the ground game so far. Gatti wants to free his trapped foot but Hensen is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hensen is trying to maintain the position but Gatti is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gatti wants to take a breather but Hensen is having none of it. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hensen is looking to improve his position.
Hensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatti can do to turn this around? Gatti wants to free his trapped foot but Hensen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Hensen looking for submissions off his back. Hensen gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Gatti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hensen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gatti, into his guard. #REVR##T3# Hensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hensen passes Gatti's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Gatti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hensen wants to pass to mount but Gatti is defending the position. Hensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gatti is pressing down on Hensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hensen postures up.
#T4# Gatti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hensen scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Gatti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hensen advances position into side control! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gatti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Gatti wants to control but Hensen is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sven Hensen will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Hensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hensen lands with a right hand. A solid body kick from Hensen. A bone on bone clash there as Hensen blocks the leg kick.
Hensen looks to land a left hand but Gatti moved out of range nicely. Gatti throws a hook but Hensen blocks it. As Gatti backs away, Hensen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Hensen just misses with a punch to the body.
And Gatti tries to counter it with a takedown but Hensen pushes his down on his head and steps out. Gatti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hensen. A big right from Hensen misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Gatti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hensen doesn't seem phased though. Gatti digs a good hook to Hensen's body.
Hensen throws a hook but Gatti avoids it easily.#T1# Gatti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hensen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hensen is looking to chop away at Gatti's legs. Hensen throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti moves out of range easily. Gatti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hensen with a body shot. Hensen throws a leg kick that is checked and Gatti counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Gatti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hensen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gatti throws a right hand that Hensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hensen also avoids with ease. A swing and a miss from Hensen. Gatti with the counter takedown but Hensen avoids it easily. Gatti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Gatti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Leonel Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT# The cut above Leonel Gatti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2# Hensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatti.
Hensen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gatti lands with a shot to the body. Hensen connects with a body shot that sends Gatti's belly button to the back. Hensen moves out of range as Gatti strikes. That kick from Hensen tenderised Gatti's leg. Gatti is trying to keep his angry face on. A low kick from Hensen misses #TD2# and Gatti counters with a single leg into guard. Hensen didn't expect that. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gatti looking to sit in guard and control but Hensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Hensen wants to control from the top but Gatti keeps moving. #SUB2# Gatti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hensen defends it easily.#T3# Hensen forces his way into half guard. Sven Hensen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hensen controlling the pace. Gatti wants to get back to full guard.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hensen not doing much here.
Hensen prevents Gatti from improving his position. Hensen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hensen stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Sven Hensen showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hensen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Hensen! After the big win, Sven Hensen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. Leonel Gatti was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '.
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Event:
CEFC Live 19
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1# Hensen throws a head kick that misses. Bear unleashes a big counter combination but Hensen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bear looks to land a combination. Hensen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Hensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bear connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2# Hensen is rocked! Bear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bear fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hensen lands with a right to the head. #TD2# Bear wants the takedown. Hensen is fighting it off but Bear persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hensen's guard against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bear landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB# Hensen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bear escapes and throws Hensen's legs to the side, diving into side control! Hensen is looking for a sweep.#T1# Hensen wants to control but Bear postures up. Hensen is trying to improve his position. Bear working the ground and pound from side control. Oh Hensen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bear in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Bear trying to control the action but Hensen is working from the bottom. Bear in side control, just content to control the action for now. Hensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bear wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hensen seems to have got his legs back now. Hensen parries the strikes from Bear easily there. Bear is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hensen to escape.
Hensen is looking for a sweep. Bear lands some shots froms side control. Bear is looking to take a break and control but Hensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Hensen tries to buck Bear off but Bear is having none of it. Hensen on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT2# Jeez, Sven Hensen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Hensen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jer Bear! During a confident post fight interview, Jer Bear thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Sven Hensen was interviewed post fight and said 'Fight him again, anytime... ANYWHERE!'.
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Event:
CEFC 217
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Hensen lunges at Deux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deux's hand. Deux just misses with a punch to the body.
Deux throws a hook but Hensen avoids it easily. Nice jab there from Hensen. Deux loads up on a big right hand but Hensen slips the punch. Hensen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Deux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Deux misses with a double jab.
Hensen slips under a jab. A big left from Deux misses. Deux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hensen as he avoids it easily. That kick from Hensen tenderised Deux's leg. Deux is trying to keep his angry face on. Hensen connects with a jab. Hensen looks for the body kick but Deux saw that one coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deux clobbers Hensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. Hensen lands a nice looking body kick. Sloppy strikes from Deux. Those never looked like landing. #T1##KD2# Hensen lands a big head kick that sends Deux tumbling to the mat! Hensen takes a step backwards and waves Deux back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Deux is rocked! Deux wants to stay close but Hensen steps back to make room for something. Deux seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Hensen and Deux drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sven Hensen! A pretty intense looking Sven Hensen took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. Numero Deux was interviewed post fight and said 'Tell me when the fire dies down... What the F will you do?!?!'.
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Event:
FWC Fight Night 5
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL# 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. #TD# 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.
#SUB# 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.
#T1##SUB# 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!
#SUB# Hensen looking for the choke from the back. #SUB# 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.
#SUB# 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!#T2##SUB# Hensen looking for the RNC. #SUB# 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. #SUB# 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. #REVR##SUB# 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. #T3# 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. #T4# Hensen trying to control the position but Uvol is working away. #SUB# 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! #R2# 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.
#CL# Uvol tries to keep at a distance but Hensen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# 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. #T1# 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.
#CUT# It looks like Paul Uvol has been cut. Hensen throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Uvol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB# 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. #T2# 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. #SUB# Hensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Hensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uvol looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Hensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Uvol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# 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.#REVB# Uvol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Hensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB# Hensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uvol scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# 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. #R3# Nice body kick from Hensen. Paul Uvol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# 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. #SUB# 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. #T1# 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. #SUB# Hensen seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2# Hensen wants to free his trapped foot but Uvol is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# 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.#SUB2# 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.
#T3# 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. #SUB# 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. #T4# 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.#SUB# Hensen wants to work for an arm triangle but Uvol is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# 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! #R4# 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. #KD# 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.#T1# 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.#CL# 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.#T2# 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?#TD# 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. #SUB# 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'.
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Event:
FWC 20: Luther vs. Frazier
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Hensen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Sven Hensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Myrene fails in his attempt to clinch. Hensen fakes the leg kick and cracks Myrene in the body. Hensen scores with a kick to the midsection. Myrene is breathing heavily. Myrene switches off momentarily and Hensen cracks him with a monster right hand! Myrene topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hensen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1# Watson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hensen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Rampage Watson has been cut. Watson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hensen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hensen.#TD2# Hensen drives through with a takedown into guard. Hensen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Watson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hensen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen won't allow Watson to sweep him here. Watson is working hard here to advance position. Watson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB# Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hensen pushing down on Watson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1# Hensen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Hensen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hensen working his ground and pound in the gym. Watson is looking for a sweep. Hensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hensen trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom. Watson trying to control here.
Hensen wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy. Watson controlling the position for now. Hensen thows a huge punch but Watson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2# Hensen is working for a kimura but Watson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hensen is just content to waste time from the top position. Watson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Watson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Watson keeping moving, preventing Hensen from controlling successfully. Watson controlling the position. Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hensen wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Hensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2# Hensen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Watson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Watson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Watson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hensen has locked up a guillotine! Hensen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Watson is holding on here and Hensen must be using up a lot of energy. Watson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hensen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sven Hensen! An out of breath and clearly excited Sven Hensen thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
ROV 70
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1# Hensen fails with a takedown attempt. Ljashko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT# It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.#CL# Hensen gets tackled into the ropes by Ljashko. Ljashko maintains the clinch. Ljashko avoiding damage as Hensen throws knees to the body.
Ljashko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Our sources have told us that Ljashko has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2# Hensen manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Hensen and Ljashko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hensen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ljashko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. An inside leg kick lands from Ljashko. #CL# Ljashko rushes Hensen and presses him up against the ropes. Hensen is trying to break free. A frustrated look appears on Hensen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2# Hensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hensen tries for a takedown but Ljashko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hensen throws a body kick that misses. Hensen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ljashko if he has to take too many more of those.
Ljashko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ljashko, right into the meat.
Ljashko connects with a leg kick. Hensen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A jab from Ljashko finds it's way through Hensen's defenses. Hensen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ljashko throws a quick counter head kick but Hensen was just out of range. Ljashko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ljashko knocks Hensen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oleg Ljashko! In defeat, Sven Hensen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fight him again, anytime...,ANYWHERE!'.
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ROV 67
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Hobbs throws a head kick that misses. Hobbs throws a head kick but Hensen moves out of range.
Hensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hobbs sprawls and moves away. Hensen scores with a leg kick.
Hobbs throws a sloppy head kick and Hensen moves out of range easily. #TD# Hensen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hobbs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hobbs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB# Hensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hobbs, who protects the arm well. Hobbs is trying to control Hensen's posture but Hensen avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hobbs is looking to reverse the position. Hobbs takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hensen working the strikes but Hobbs uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1# Hensen throwing shots but Hobbs is blocking nicely. Hensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hobbs trying to control but Hensen postures up.
Hensen is taking a breather. Hobbs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Hensen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hensen scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hensen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! 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. Hensen trying to control but Hobbs is having none of it. #SUB# Hensen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hobbs has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hobbs! #SUB# Hensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hobbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB# Hensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hobbs defends it easily. Hobbs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Hensen is trying to keep Hobbs in close.
Hensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hobbs is one step ahead there. Hobbs trying to control but Hensen is working from the bottom. #T3# Hobbs stopping the sweep attempt from Hensen. Hobbs wants to control from the top but Hensen keeps moving. Hensen controls Hobbs momentarily but Hobbs frees himself. #SUB# Hensen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hobbs has passed into half guard!
Hobbs wants to pass the guard but Hensen is defending well. Hobbs tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hensen controls his leg. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hensen wants to get back to full guard. Hobbs is keen to just control but Hensen is a slippery customer. Hensen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 5 Star Spar Bazaar, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Hensen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hobbs is working away from the top position though. The fighters are battling for position here. Hensen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hobbs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hensen is on top in guard.
#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hensen trying to control but Hobbs is working from the bottom. Hensen is really struggling to control Hobbs but he's trying to hold on to the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen dominated that round. 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# Hobbs throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Hensen counters with a takedown into side control. Hensen tries to advance position but instead Hobbs slips a leg back in to half guard. Hobbs throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hensen stalling away here and it's allowed Hobbs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Hensen is looking to advance position but Hobbs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Hensen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Hensen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Hobbs is looking to take a break and control but Hensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Hobbs trying to mount his opponent but Hensen defends it. Hensen tries to roll over but Hobbs keeps him under control. Hensen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Hensen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hobbs defends well. Hobbs postures up.
#SUB# Hensen has his foot on Hobbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hobbs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Hensen has his foot on Hobbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hobbs works his way back into a safe position though. Hensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hobbs is one step ahead there. #T2# Hensen is trying to control the position but Hobbs postures up. Hensen keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully. #SUB# Hensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hobbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hensen keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully. #SUB# Hensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hobbs defends it easily. Hensen trying to control the position.
#T3# Hensen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hobbs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Hobbs trying to control but Hensen is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hensen avoids a kick to the body.
Hensen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hobbs. A solid leg kick lands there for Hensen.
Hobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hobbs. Hensen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hensen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hobbs. Hobbs gets slowly back to his feet. #T4# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hensen - that will leave a mark!
Hobbs fails to land the takedown. Hensen lands a front kick. Hobbs closes the distance and clinches up with Hensen, looking for a takedown. Hobbs pushes Hensen against the ropes but Hensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hensen tries to counter with a takedown but Hobbs is quick to defend against it. Sven Hensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Hobbs. Hobbs fails with the takedown#TD# so Hensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hensen works over Hobbs with some ground and pound from guard. Hensen lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hobbs swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Crunch! Hensen slams his shin into Hobbs's torso. Hensen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hensen circles away from the clinch attempt and Hensen counters with a nice kick to the body. Hobbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hensen pinned against the ropes. Hensen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hobbs tries for a takedown but Hensen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hobbs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hobbs dives in for a single leg takedown but Hensen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Sven Hensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Hobbs. Hensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hobbs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1# Hensen jabs Hobbs to the body, keeping him at a distance. A chopping leg kick lands by Hensen. Hobbs tries to land a leg kick but Hensen saw it coming and moves away.
#TD# Hensen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hobbs's half guard. Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
Hensen is looking to take a break and control but Hobbs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Hensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hensen trying to pass the guard but Hobbs defending well. Sven Hensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Hensen is looking to stall here but Hobbs recovers full guard. Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Hensen from controlling successfully. Hobbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hensen is one step ahead there. Hensen wants to control from the top but Hobbs keeps moving. Hensen advances position into side control! Hensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobbs can do to turn this around? Hensen cracks Hobbs with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3# Hensen misses with the ground and pound. Hensen landing strikes. #CUT# It looks like Luke Hobbs has been cut. Hensen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hobbs's legs. Hensen working away. Hobbs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hobbs being controlled for a moment. Hobbs is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Hensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Hensen is trying to ground and pound but Hobbs uses the momentary lack of control by Hensen to regain half guard. #T4# Hensen slips a nice elbow through Hobbs's hands, connecting with Hobbs's forehead. Hensen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hobbs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hensen trying to control from half guard but Hobbs is working away. Hobbs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hensen scores with a couple of nice shots. Hensen lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hensen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hensen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hobbs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. 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 Luke Hobbs's cut. 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. #R4# Hobbs dives in and grabs Hensen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hensen pushes down on Hobbs's head and hops out. Hensen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hobbs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hensen doesn't seem bothered though. Hensen fakes the leg kick and cracks Hobbs in the body. Hobbs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hensen scores with a spinning back kick! Hensen scores with a head kick. Hobbs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hobbs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hensen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Hensen shoots in and gets a takedown into Hobbs's guard. 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 seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hensen is in close to Hobbs's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hobbs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1# Hensen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Hensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hensen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Hensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Hensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hobbs struggling a bit here.#SUB# Hensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Hensen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hobbs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hensen but great work by Hobbs. Hensen is trying to control Hobbs's posture but Hobbs avoids it. Hensen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hobbs trying to control the position but Hensen is working away. #T3# Hensen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Hensen not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hensen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Hensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Hensen seems to be working for a kimura but Hobbs defends the submission attempt. Hobbs has hold of Hensen's hands but Hensen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT# That has opened up Luke Hobbs's cut even more. Hensen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT# The cut above Luke Hobbs's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hensen trying to control the action but Hobbs is working from the bottom. #T4# Hensen passes to side control. #SUB# Hensen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hobbs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hensen but great work by Hobbs. Hensen struggling a bit here. Hensen is trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen had his way with Luke Hobbs in that round. The cut man is working on Luke Hobbs's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Hobbs shoots and misses and Hensen counters with a nice body kick.
Hensen is looking to slow Hobbs down with leg kicks. Hensen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hobbs if he has to take too many more of those.
Danga de danga de dang - Hensen scores with a four punch combination! Hobbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hensen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hobbs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hensen. Hensen misses with a two punch combination.
Hensen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hobbs takes a step back to recover. Hobbs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hensen counters with a nice leg kick. Hensen lands a high kick!
#CUT# Luke Hobbs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Hobbs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Hobbs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Hobbs enables Hensen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hobbs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Hensen won't allow Hobbs to get back to his feet. You can see that Hobbs has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Hobbs controls Hensen momentarily but Hensen frees himself. Hensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hobbs is keeping the position for now. Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Hensen from controlling successfully. Hobbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hensen throws a big elbow that misses. Hensen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hobbs's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luke Hobbs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Hensen! Sven Hensen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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