PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolland Heath (ranked 25412 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stensson (ranked 4980 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolland Heath has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Heath
vs
Stensson

209 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolland Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Stensson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heath fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stensson to the ground. Heath is now in Stensson's guard.
Heath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stensson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stensson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stensson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stensson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heath manages to get himself to full guard.

Heath is trying to control the position but Stensson postures up.
Heath striking off his back but it's not causing Stensson any problems.
Heath can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stensson controls the pace.
Heath will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath pulls Stensson in close to prevent any damage.
Stensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stensson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stensson controls the pace.
Heath wants to stand up but Stensson is controlling him.
Stensson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stensson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Heath keeping his opponent close.

That's two 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.
Heath is trying to control Stensson's posture but Stensson avoids it.
Heath prevents Stensson from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stensson grinds an elbow into Heath's temple.
Heath is trying to improve his position.
Heath trying his best to control but Stensson has mounted him.
Heath is trying to escape the mount but Stensson keeps good control and instead manages to take Heath's back.
Stensson has Heath flattened out and is raining down punches.
Stensson has the hooks in. Heath is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stensson throwing sloppy strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stensson has managed to slip his arm under Heath's chin. This could be all over... yep, Heath is tapping out! Submission win for Stensson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Stensson!