PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy King (ranked 2042 p4p, 2065 weight class) and Havar Bjornbak (ranked 255 p4p, 256 weight class). Bjornbak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Danheim - Berserkir. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

King
vs
Bjornbak

183 cm
22
275
7 - 3 - 0

206 cm
22
288
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Havar Bjornbak!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornbak scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bjornbak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King shoots in but Bjornbak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bjornbak scores with a leg kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornbak manages to avoid it.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornbak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King sizes up Bjornbak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bjornbak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Good exchange - Bjornbak coming out on top.
King blocks a jab.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Bjornbak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Bjornbak misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornbak lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Bjornbak misses its intended target.
Bjornbak throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bjornbak misses with a wild body shot.
Bjornbak is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
Bjornbak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bjornbak cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bjornbak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Havar Bjornbak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjornbak.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bjornbak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjornbak misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjornbak misses with a leg kick.
Bjornbak misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bjornbak stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjornbak cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bjornbak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Bjornbak misses with a looping right.
King is looking for a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bjornbak.
King slips under a jab.
Bjornbak scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Bjornbak misses.
A big right from Bjornbak misses.
Bjornbak scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bjornbak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bjornbak has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bjornbak throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

King looking to score a takedown here. Bjornbak is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Bjornbak's guard.
Bjornbak seems keen to control King's posture.
King lands a couple of digs.
King sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from King's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjornbak is keeping the position for now.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornbak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a couple of digs.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bjornbak has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage.
King's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
King throws a strike but Bjornbak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornbak wanted to stand there but King had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Havar Bjornbak dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

King shoots for a takedown but Bjornbak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bjornbak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King wants to control from the top but Bjornbak keeps moving.
King throws a strike but Bjornbak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornbak trying to stand up but can't free himself from King's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornbak is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
King wants to stand and escape but Bjornbak is having none of it.
Bjornbak wanted to stand there but King had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bjornbak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bjornbak connects with a jab.
Bjornbak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Bjornbak finds it's target.
Bjornbak misses with a straight right.
Bjornbak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting King counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King throwing a counter right hand but Bjornbak manages to avoid it.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjornbak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bjornbak has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bjornbak. Bjornbak obviously looking to wear him down.
Bjornbak connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King defending well as Bjornbak loads up on a big left hand.
Bjornbak scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornbak lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Bjornbak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Bjornbak throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bjornbak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. King is in Bjornbak's guard.
King is standing up over Bjornbak. Bjornbak looks to escape but King dives into side control.

King lands a nice forearm strike.
Bjornbak tries to improve position but can't.
King wants to control but Bjornbak is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bjornbak tries to stand and escape but King is controlling the position.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Bjornbak stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows King to get to his feet.
Bjornbak connects with an inside leg kick.
Bjornbak throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjornbak thows a left - swing and a miss!
King misses with a takedown
and Bjornbak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak misses with a body shot.
Bjornbak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bjornbak. No joy for King on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bjornbak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjornbak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Bjornbak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick lands for Bjornbak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornbak throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bjornbak.
Good shot there by Bjornbak.
Bjornbak lands a jab to the head.
Bjornbak looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.

King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
King 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Havar Bjornbak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Bjornbak as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornbak misses the target.
Bjornbak misses with a looping left.
Bjornbak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Bjornbak connects with a solid leg kick.
Bjornbak connects with a crisp jab.

Bjornbak cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bjornbak has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up!

King is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjornbak swivels and escapes.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjornbak throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King ducks under a wild hook from Bjornbak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornbak. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bjornbak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bjornbak was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornbak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Bjornbak's brow.
Bjornbak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Bjornbak's brow.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjornbak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King preventing the sweep.
Bjornbak keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King working some strikes from top position.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjornbak has wrist control.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornbak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King postures up in Bjornbak's guard and throws a big left but Bjornbak blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornbak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King misses with a straight right.
Bjornbak feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Havar Bjornbak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bjornbak throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Bjornbak tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King throws a hook to the side of Bjornbak's head but Bjornbak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjornbak loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Havar Bjornbak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornbak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King misses with a body shot.
Bjornbak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornbak.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bjornbak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
A slow jab from Bjornbak misses its intended target.
Bjornbak lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Bjornbak throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havar Bjornbak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornbak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjornbak throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King misses with an uppercut. Bjornbak saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornbak.
As Bjornbak tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Bjornbak manages to avoid the attempt.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bjornbak circles away.
Bjornbak scores with a hook.
Bjornbak staying out of range there.
Jimmy King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjornbak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bjornbak scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Havar Bjornbak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bjornbak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Havar Bjornbak!
After winning the bout, Havar Bjornbak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.