PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derp Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hensen comes to the cage accompanied by Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon. Wyatt has chosen Tones on Tail - Go! as his entrance music. Derp Wyatt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hensen
vs
Wyatt

200 cm
30
274 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

200 cm
28
280 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Dauntless

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derp Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt misses with a shot to the body
and Hensen counters with a one-two to the body.
Wyatt throws a lazy uppercut

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Hensen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wyatt sees it coming and defends easily.

Hensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.

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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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

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.

It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.
Hensen prevents Wyatt from escaping the position.

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.

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'.