Round 1 Stan Henderson connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. Erik starts to put on the pressure, forcing Henderson back into the cage. Erik takes advantage and clinches. Erik Robertsson takes "Stendos" back standing. Henderson isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Erik Robertsson lands a sharp shovel punch that forces Henderson to release. Henderson connects with a hard punch making Erik bring him in to a tight clinch. Robertsson works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. A rising hip toss puts Stan Henderson under Eriks side control. Erik lands a few stiff elbows from side control. "Stendo" almost switches side control around, but falls short at the last moment.Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 "Stendo" slips a cross from Robertsson and lands an uppercut to the liver. Stan throws a crisp jab, but Erik Robertsson slips it and moves in for the clinch. Erik Robertsson lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. From the clinch, Erik Robertsson hurls Henderson over his hips dropping him hard to the mat. Erik Robertsson is able to get into half guard. Erik tries to pull his leg out of half guard, but no luck. Robertsson tries to pull his leg out of half guard, but no luck. The bell signals the end of round 2.
Round 3 Stan Henderson throws a hard jab but Robertsson throws a cross right over the top rocking Stan Henderson. Robertsson starts to put on the pressure, forcing Stan Henderson back into the cage. Robertsson takes advantage and clinches. Robertsson takes Stans back standing. Robertsson lands a couple of uppercuts from behind. Stan is able to work his way back around. Erik works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Erik Robertsson works to Stans back while standing. Erik Robertsson throws a couple of outside shots until Henderson is able to work his way back to the clinch. Stan takes Robertssons back standing, but Erik isolates an arm and locks a spinning kimura ending up in side mount. The bell signals the end of round 3.
Round 4 Stan is staggered by a jab to the chin. Robertsson takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Stan Henderson works Erik into the cage from the clinch. Stan Henderson presses his head under Robertssons chin so he cannot defend the piston shots from either side. Erik Robertsson places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Erik Robertsson pulls Henderson forward by the arms and drops down for a Morote Gari takedown landing instantly in his opponents guard. The bell signals the end of round 4.
Round 5 Robertsson connects with a combination and backs away from the counter combo of "Stendo". Henderson attempts a lazy shot, which Erik Robertsson sprawls, eventually taking Henderson back. Henderson starts to wiggle out of back control, Erik lets him escape putting them both on their feet. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. A rising hip toss puts Stan Henderson under Robertssons side control. Robertsson lands a few stiff elbows from side control. Round 5 is finished.
