PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darron Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Danielsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrik Danielsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gonzales
vs
Danielsson

163 cm
19
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darron Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Danielsson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Danielsson manages to get back to half guard.
Danielsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gonzales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Danielsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gonzales throws an elbow that misses. Danielsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzales's guard. Nice move by Danielsson!

Danielsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielsson trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Danielsson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales looking to control.
Gonzales wants to sweep but no luck.
Danielsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Danielsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danielsson forces his way into half guard.
Gonzales trying to control from the bottom.

Danielsson is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Danielsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gonzales trying to hold on to Danielsson's head to control him but Danielsson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danielsson not doing much here.
Danielsson prevents Gonzales from standing back up.

Danielsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gonzales wants to improve his position but Danielsson is controlling well.
Danielsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gonzales!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Danielsson lands a big shot there that rocks Gonzales but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

It looks like Darron Gonzales has been cut.
Danielsson tries to control but Gonzales wriggling away.
Gonzales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danielsson content just to control the position here.
Danielsson tries to control but Gonzales wriggling away.

Danielsson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Danielsson extends the arm and Gonzales is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henrik Danielsson!