PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denzill Jerome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Danielsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jerome
vs
Danielsson

225 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

192 cm
28
255 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Denzill Jerome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrik Danielsson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jerome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jerome wants to take a breather but Danielsson is having none of it.
Danielsson wants to improve his position but Jerome is controlling well.
Danielsson is looking to control Jerome's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danielsson avoid being mounted?

Danielsson actively working from the bottom here.
Danielsson trying to hold on to Jerome's head to control him but Jerome postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Jerome seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Danielsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jerome pulls his head out easily.
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.
Jerome thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Danielsson is trying to maintain the position but Jerome is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jerome.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Danielsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jerome wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Danielsson is trying to work for a sweep but Jerome has mounted him!
Jerome will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jerome putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jerome controlling from mount.
Danielsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danielsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jerome misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Danielsson wants to get back to full guard.
Danielsson is trying to maintain the position but Jerome is very close to passing his half guard.
Danielsson is looking to improve his position.

Danielsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jerome.
Danielsson gets back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Danielsson gets caught flat footed, as Jerome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jerome has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jerome trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielsson trying to control the position.
Danielsson keeping moving, preventing Jerome from controlling successfully.
Jerome won't allow Danielsson to sweep him here.
Jerome trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danielsson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Danielsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Jerome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Danielsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jerome working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danielsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jerome's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jerome perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jerome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danielsson on the ground.
Danielsson is trying to control but can't.

Jerome is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danielsson trying to control but Jerome postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Jerome 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Jerome is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Danielsson's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denzill Jerome dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Danielsson misses with a wild combination.

Jerome feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Jerome is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Danielsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Danielsson has escaped and now he's on top!
Danielsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jerome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielsson looking to pass the guard.
Danielsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielsson wants to control from the top but Jerome keeps moving.
Danielsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jerome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danielsson can do to turn this around?

Danielsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jerome looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jerome looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jerome!
Danielsson is looking for a sweep.
Jerome tries to move to mount but Danielsson blocks the move with his legs.
Jerome trying to control the action but Danielsson is working from the bottom.

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.
Danielsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jerome's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Denzill Jerome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danielsson is staying active underneath Jerome, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jerome content to control rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Jerome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Danielsson to the mat! Danielsson manages to get full guard.
Jerome stopping the sweep attempt from Danielsson.
Jerome trying to control but Danielsson is working from the bottom.
Danielsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jerome.
Danielsson trying to keep a closed guard but Jerome is proving a slippery customer.

Jerome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danielsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jerome has managed to get both his arms back between Danielsson's legs - danger averted.
Jerome sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Danielsson striking from his own guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danielsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danielsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jerome is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jerome seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Danielsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jerome as he jumps to the side.
Danielsson shoots in for a takedown but Jerome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jerome scores with a takedown into Danielsson's guard.

Danielsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jerome defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jerome content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denzill Jerome dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Danielsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jerome missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danielsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Danielsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jerome gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jerome missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jerome is sitting in close to Danielsson's body. Danielsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jerome is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jerome is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Danielsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henrik Danielsson!