PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Colston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Stenberg
vs
Colston

177 cm
20
149 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fredrik Stenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Colston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenberg moves away.
Stenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stenberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colston. Stenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colston moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Colston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenberg attempts a counter takedown but Colston avoids it well and moves away.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Colston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Stenberg.
Stenberg looks to land a combination. Colston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Mike Colston has been cut.
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg swings for the body but Colston moves out of range.
Stenberg swings widly with a right hand

and Colston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Colston thows a huge punch but Stenberg dodges it nicely.
Stenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colston is looking to work some ground and pound but Stenberg has wrist control.
Colston looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colston trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colston throws a strike but Stenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Stenberg trying to control but Colston is working from the bottom.
Colston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stenberg manages to get himself to full guard.

Colston throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colston throws a strike but Stenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stenberg trying to control but Colston is working from the bottom.
Colston is looking to sweep but instead, Stenberg has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colston trying to hold on to Stenberg's head to control him but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg trying to control the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenberg prevents Colston from improving his position.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Colston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colston wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Stenberg thows a huge punch but Colston dodges it nicely.
Stenberg is trying to control. Colston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Stenberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Stenberg prevents Colston from improving his position.
Stenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Colston!
Stenberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stenberg tries to control but Colston wriggling away.
Colston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Colston stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Colston's cut.
That's time! Stenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stenberg misses with a straight right.
Colston darts in looking for a takedown but Stenberg gets double underhooks and turns Colston into the cage.
Stenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg jabs Colston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Colston misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Stenberg as Colston shoots in.
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Colston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stenberg's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut

and Colston counters with a single leg into guard. Stenberg didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Colston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Stenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Colston wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Colston is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colston is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mike Colston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Colston is trying to get back to full guard.

Stenberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Stenberg prevents Colston from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Colston landing rabbit punches to the side of Stenberg's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Colston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Colston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg passes Colston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Colston is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Colston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stenberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stenberg content just to control the position here.
Stenberg tries to control but Colston wriggling away.
Colston tries to hold on but Stenberg postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Stenberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Colston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Colston fails with a takedown attempt.
Stenberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colston moves out of range of the strikes.

Stenberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Colston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg controls Colston momentarily but Colston frees himself.
Colston with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg pulls Colston in close to prevent any damage.
Colston throws a big elbow that misses.
Colston trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Colston preventing the sweep.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Colston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Colston dodges the punch combination from Stenberg.
Mike Colston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Colston slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredrik Stenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colston scrambles back to his feet.
Colston shoots in for a takedown but Stenberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stenberg throws a poor cross that misses

and Colston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stenberg!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colston working the strikes but Stenberg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stenberg is looking to control Colston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenberg avoid being mounted?
Colston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stenberg to regain full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
Colston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colston throws a big right hand that misses.
Colston throws a big right hand that misses.
Colston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Colston is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stenberg throws out a powerful jab.
Colston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Colston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stenberg rather than just go for the knockout.
Stenberg lands a jab to the nose.

Stenberg gets caught napping as Colston dives in and scores a takedown. Stenberg manages to retain guard.
Colston throws an elbow that misses. Stenberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colston's guard. Nice move by Stenberg!

Stenberg 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.

Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Colston.
I think Stenberg 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.