PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 31 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci (ranked 1211 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bjornsson
vs
Di Ser Piero Da Vinci

174 cm
27
165 lbs
16 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Da Vinci has managed to clinch.

Bjornsson decides to pull guard.
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.

Bjornsson has his foot on Da Vinci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Vinci works his way back into a safe position though.
Bjornsson looking to control.

Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Da Vinci defends easily.
Bjornsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Vinci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Vinci pulls his head out easily.
Da Vinci wants to pass to mount but Bjornsson is defending the position.
Bjornsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back.
Bjornsson trying to hold on to Da Vinci's head to control him but Da Vinci postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vinci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Da Vinci is looking to take a break and control but Bjornsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bjornsson is trying to get back to full guard.

Da Vinci is looking for a kimura but Bjornsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Vinci to get the leverage.

Da Vinci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bjornsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Vinci wants to take a breather but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Da Vinci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bjornsson is refusing to be controlled, as Da Vinci sits in half guard.

Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Da Vinci is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson wants to control but Da Vinci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bjornsson is pressing down on Da Vinci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Da Vinci defends easily.

Bjornsson has his foot on Da Vinci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Vinci works his way back into a safe position though.

Bjornsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Vinci defends it easily.

Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Vinci is aware though and is defending well.

Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Vinci trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson pulls Da Vinci in close to prevent any damage.
Da Vinci trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.

Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Vinci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bjornsson is trying to keep Da Vinci in close.
Bjornsson has Da Vinci pulled in close to control his posture.
Da Vinci postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Vinci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bjornsson working for a triangle but Da Vinci defends it easily.
Bjornsson trying to keep a closed guard but Da Vinci is proving a slippery customer.
Da Vinci tries to free his leg and advance position but Bjornsson is retaining full guard.

Bjornsson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Da Vinci should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bjornsson has tightened it up now! Da Vinci should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.