PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Bujol (ranked 1571 p4p, 179 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 1531 p4p, 174 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bujol
vs
Henley

180 cm
33
159 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

176 cm
35
156 lbs
29 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Aspire Clothing
RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bujol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henley! But no joy.
Henley avoids the body shot from Bujol.
Bujol thuds his right hand into Henley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Henley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been informed that Henley 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.
Bujol misses the shot to the body.
Henley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henley misses with a straight right.
Bujol lands with a shot to the body.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Henley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Henley is just out of range.
Bujol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bujol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bujol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bujol throws a head kick that misses.
Henley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bujol misses with a right hand
and Henley counters with a right hand to the body.
Bujol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bujol throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bujol's calf.
A lazy body kick from Bujol
and Henley counters with a head kick.
Sergio Bujol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bujol digs a good body shot into Henley's ribs.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Henley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henley scores with a nice body kick.
Bujol scores with a body shot.
Bujol is looking to wear down Henley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol takes a swing at Henley's ribcage but misses.
Henley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Henley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bujol.
Henley with the counter takedown but Bujol avoids it easily.

Bujol clinches up against the cage.

Henley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bujol regains guard immediately.
Henley landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley forces his way into half guard.

Henley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bujol is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.