Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Havas takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Havas swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Havas counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bjornsson. #TD#
Bjornsson has picked Havas up - he's going for a ride! Bjornsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Havas!
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Havas is in a horrible position here. Bjornsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Havas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Havas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Bjornsson with a couple of short strikes.
Bjornsson is landing with some decent strikes but Havas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Havas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bjornsson controlling from mount.
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Bjornsson controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Havas is in a horrible position here. Bjornsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount and Havas is in trouble!
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Havas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bjornsson controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamu Havas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bjornsson misses with a hook
and Havas counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Havas tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Havas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Havas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bjornsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bjornsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Havas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Havas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjornsson thinking. #CL#
Bjornsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havas, pushing him back against the cage.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Havas to the mat but Havas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Havas breaks the clinch. #T1#
Bjornsson misses with a body punch
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Havas's guard.
Bjornsson prevents Havas from getting back to his feet.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Havas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Havas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Havas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Havas.
Havas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Havas misses.
A jab from Havas misses.
Nice cross by Bjornsson.#T3#
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havas can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Havas's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Havas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamu Havas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havas moves away.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Havas uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy.
Bjornsson lunges at Havas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Havas's hand.
Nice sprawl there from Havas as Bjornsson shoots in.
Havas throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Havas defends it nicely.#T4#
Havas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Havas lands a jab to the head.
Havas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Havas jabs Bjornsson right on the nose. Bjornsson blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bjornsson misses with a jab to the body
and Havas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Havas moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Havas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Havas moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bjornsson. That snapped Havas's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kamu Havas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Havas.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Havas ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Havas sprawls and moves away.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Havas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Havas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.#T1##TD#
Bjornsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bjornsson just content to control the position.
Havas wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson drags him back down.
Bjornsson wants to control but Havas is keeping him busy.
Havas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bjornsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Havas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bjornsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson controlling the position well here. Havas rolled but Bjornsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bjornsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson connects with a big shot to the side of Havas's head.
Bjornsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Havas is trying to stand back up.
Bjornsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Havas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
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.
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havas is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjornsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bjornsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Havas for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bjornsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bjornsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjornsson fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bjornsson.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Knox is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bjornsson connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Bjornsson throws an elbow but Knox slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bjornsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bjornsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but Knox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Knox wants to stand but Bjornsson is controlling his arm.
Knox looking to control but instead Bjornsson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Knox stalling. #T2#
Knox wants to stand up but Bjornsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Knox is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bjornsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Knox is looking to stand up but Bjornsson won't let him.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Bjornsson is keeping the position.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjornsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjornsson shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjornsson swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Bjornsson shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Bjornsson throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjornsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bjornsson! Knox lets Bjornsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bjornsson shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bjornsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjornsson lands a jab to the nose.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bjornsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Bjornsson out cold! What a finish! Knox is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
A very excited looking Zeta Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 186
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bjornsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Regueiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bjornsson with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro lands with a cross.
Bjornsson takes one on the button.
Regueiro scores with the left hand. Bjornsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro jabs Bjornsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bjornsson under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regueiro is fending him off so far but Bjornsson persists. Nope, Regueiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bjornsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornsson's shoulder, as Bjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Bjornsson dives in and grabs Regueiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Regueiro pushes down on Bjornsson's head and hops out.
Bjornsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bjornsson. Bjornsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Bjornsson ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
Regueiro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bjornsson has a takedown stuffed.
Julio Regueiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bjornsson.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Bjornsson.
As Bjornsson backs away, Regueiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the head.
Regueiro jabs Bjornsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bjornsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
Bjornsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Regueiro at a distance.
Bjornsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regueiro is fending him off so far but Bjornsson persists. Nope, Regueiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Regueiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bjornsson back to the cage. Regueiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Regueiro swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Bjornsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Regueiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Julio Regueiro's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Regueiro tests Bjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bjornsson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Regueiro right on the button. Regueiro goes down! Bjornsson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bjornsson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
After winning the bout, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 183
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Bjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Tosanesti throws a head kick but Bjornsson moves out of range. #CL2#
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tosanesti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bjornsson has picked Tosanesti up - he's going for a ride! Bjornsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tosanesti tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson is thwarting Tosanesti's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tosanesti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tosanesti is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosanesti tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg. #T1#
Still in half guard, Bjornsson seems content to control.
Tosanesti moves into full guard.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Tosanesti keeps moving.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tosanesti pulls Bjornsson in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tosanesti looking to control.
Bjornsson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tosanesti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bjornsson throws a chopping leg kick but Tosanesti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tosanesti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tosanesti is able to avoid easily.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tosanesti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Tosanesti misses its target.
Tosanesti circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tosanesti to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Jab from Tosanesti.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Tosanesti looks to land a body kick but Bjornsson moved away.
Bjornsson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Bjornsson rushes Tosanesti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tosanesti misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Tosanesti to the mat but Tosanesti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tosanesti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tosanesti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tosanesti misses with a body punch. #T4##BC#
Tosanesti breaks from the clinch.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Tosanesti keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bjornsson darts in and clinches Tosanesti up against the cage.
Bjornsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tosanesti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chris Tosanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown attempt but Tosanesti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Tosanesti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tosanesti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tosanesti moves out of range of the body kick from Bjornsson.
Nice body punch from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti cracks Bjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tosanesti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjornsson pinned against the cage. Bjornsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch but Tosanesti is avoiding it. #T1#
Bjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tosanesti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosanesti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjornsson swivels and escapes.
Tosanesti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Tosanesti sets himself, and Bjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Tosanesti avoids it this time.
Tosanesti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tosanesti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornsson can do to turn this around?
Tosanesti connects with a solid leg kick.
Bjornsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosanesti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tosanesti shoots for a double leg takedown but Bjornsson sprawls well. He's pushed Tosanesti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tosanesti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tosanesti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bjornsson as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Bjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Tosanesti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
Tosanesti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosanesti lands with a straight right. Bjornsson didn't see that one coming.
Bjornsson throws a leg kick but Tosanesti checks it. #CL2#
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tosanesti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornsson or not.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjornsson lands a body punch.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Tosanesti as the two fighters clinch.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tosanesti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown.
Tosanesti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson wants a takedown.
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tosanesti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tosanesti pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tosanesti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tosanesti throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Tosanesti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson. #BC#
Tosanesti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tosanesti throws a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson wants to counter the offense by Tosanesti and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Tosanesti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tosanesti lands in his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Tosanesti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tosanesti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tosanesti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Tosanesti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tosanesti dips to his left and cracks Bjornsson with an uppercut!
Bjornsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti throws a good cross that connects.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Tosanesti is having none of it.
Chris Tosanesti is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjornsson closes the distance but Tosanesti moves to the side
and Tosanesti counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Bjornsson clinches.
Tosanesti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Tosanesti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tosanesti misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Bjornsson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tosanesti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bjornsson controlling well, preventing Tosanesti from escaping the position.
Bjornsson doesn't have the hooks in and Tosanesti manages to turn into his guard.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tosanesti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Tosanesti trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Chris Tosanesti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tosanesti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bjornsson has control of Tosanesti's left arm, preventing Tosanesti from doing any damage.
Eddie Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tosanesti 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.
Tosanesti trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tosanesti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tosanesti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tosanesti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tosanesti throwing strikes but missing.
Tosanesti throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjornsson moves to clinch but Tosanesti breaks away
and Tosanesti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosanesti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tosanesti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tosanesti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti clobbers Bjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tosanesti counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Tosanesti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tosanesti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Tosanesti!
A victorious Chris Tosanesti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C236: Hoost vs Lehto
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Bjornsson throws a solid leg kick but Chontamenti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chontamenti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Chontamenti.
Bjornsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chontamenti feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Bjornsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chontamenti.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bjornsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chontamenti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chontamenti blocks it with crossed arms.
Bjornsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjornsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chontamenti wants a takedown.
Bjornsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson misses with a knee strike.
Chontamenti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eddie Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thoth Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bjornsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chontamenti is blocking nicely.
Bjornsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chontamenti is defending well for now.
Chontamenti tries to score a body lock takedown but Bjornsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bjornsson gets underhooks to prevent Chontamenti's takedown attempt. #T2#
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chontamenti managing to block the knees to the body from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bjornsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bjornsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chontamenti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chontamenti avoiding damage as Bjornsson throws knees to the body.
Bjornsson is pressed up against the cage. Chontamenti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bjornsson down to the mat. Bjornsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
Chontamenti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chontamenti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chontamenti with the counter takedown but Bjornsson avoids it easily.#CL#
Bjornsson forces Chontamenti back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Bjornsson avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
Bjornsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chontamenti is defending well for now.
Chontamenti cracks Bjornsson with a nice body shot.
Chontamenti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bjornsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chontamenti is trying to drag Bjornsson to the mat but Bjornsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bjornsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chontamenti is blocking nicely.
Bjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chontamenti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bjornsson is defending well.
Bjornsson misses with a knee strike.
Bjornsson misses with a knee to the head.
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chontamenti looking for a takedown.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the head but Chontamenti blocks with his arms. #T4#
Chontamenti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Chontamenti cracks Bjornsson with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Chontamenti pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chontamenti is trying to drag Bjornsson to the mat but Bjornsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but Chontamenti blocks it.
Bjornsson trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Chontamenti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bjornsson is trying to keep an underhook but Chontamenti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson manages to get to full 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.
Chontamenti stopping the sweep attempt from Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Chontamenti's shoulder, as Chontamenti tries to avoid the shot.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up.
Chontamenti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch but Chontamenti is avoiding it.
Chontamenti keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjornsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Chontamenti circles away.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws a sloppy head kick and Chontamenti moves out of range easily.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Chontamenti circles away. #T1#
Chontamenti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.
Chontamenti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Chontamenti circles away.
Chontamenti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chontamenti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bjornsson defends it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a low kick, looking for Chontamenti's leg but Chontamenti calmly moves out of range.
And Chontamenti tries to counter it with a takedown but Bjornsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Bjornsson.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Chontamenti with the counter takedown but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chontamenti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornsson.
Chontamenti with the counter takedown but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Chontamenti is having none of it.
Chontamenti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chontamenti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chontamenti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL#
Bjornsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bjornsson stops a takedown attempt from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but Chontamenti blocks it. #T4#
Bjornsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chontamenti blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Chontamenti wants the takedown. Bjornsson is fighting it off but Chontamenti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bjornsson's guard against the cage.
Bjornsson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chontamenti manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bjornsson wants to control the action here but instead Chontamenti manages to pass to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson tries to improve his position but instead Chontamenti has taken his back!
Chontamenti doesn't have the hooks in and Bjornsson manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bjornsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bjornsson gets a clinch.
Eddie Bjornsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Chontamenti wants to take the fight to the mat but Bjornsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chontamenti is blocking nicely.
Bjornsson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson missing with knees to the body.
Bjornsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chontamenti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Chontamenti is trying to trip Bjornsson. He has hold of a leg but Bjornsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chontamenti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Bjornsson has control of Chontamenti's left arm, preventing Chontamenti from doing any damage.
Bjornsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chontamenti is controlling him.
Bjornsson wants to hit a sweep here but Chontamenti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bjornsson there!
Bjornsson is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chontamenti avoids the attempt from Bjornsson to control.
Bjornsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Chontamenti avoiding Bjornsson 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Bjornsson tries to escape but Chontamenti has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Eddie Bjornsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bjornsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bjornsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Bjornsson has hold of Chontamenti's leg, trying to break free but it's let Chontamenti lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Bjornsson is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Chontamenti throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C224: Kahn vs Dracul
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Keji takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Keji digs a good body shot into Bjornsson's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keji.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Keji connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keji lands with a hook. Bjornsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keji misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Bjornsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Keji!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keji takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Keji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bjornsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bjornsson landing strikes. #T1#
Keji can't do much from the bottom here.
Bjornsson is working Keji over with some ground and pound from side control.
Keji is trying to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson looks up at the clock and then as Keji takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bjornsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Keji tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keji can't do much from the bottom here.
Bjornsson throws an elbow but Keji slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keji is trying to improve his position.
Bjornsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Bjornsson working the head with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bjornsson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keji wants to control but Bjornsson postures up.
Keji regains half guard.
Keji is looking to improve his position.
Keji trying to hold on to Bjornsson's head to control him but Bjornsson postures up.
Keji is staying active underneath Bjornsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keji is looking to improve his position.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bjornsson working Keji over with strikes.
Bjornsson drops an elbow to the side of Keji's head. #T3#
Bjornsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keji is looking for a sweep. Bjornsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bjornsson winds up and cracks Keji with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Keji wants to improve his position but Bjornsson is controlling well.
Bjornsson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Keji is rocked!
Bjornsson lands a big elbow - Keji is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bjornsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
A victorious Eddie Bjornsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C208: McWrestler vs Kronos II
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Bjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Allu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bjornsson.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.#TD2#
Bjornsson dives in and scores a takedown into Allu's guard.
Bjornsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allu wants to stand but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Allu holds on and takes a little breather.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Bjornsson throwing strikes from guard but Allu blocks nicely. #T1#
Bjornsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
Allu keeping full guard, as Bjornsson tries to pass.
Allu wants to sweep here but Bjornsson controlling him for the moment.
Allu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bjornsson throws an elbow that misses. Allu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bjornsson's guard. Nice move by Allu!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allu wants to get up but he can't break Bjornsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Bjornsson wants to hit a sweep here but Allu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bjornsson there!
Bjornsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Bjornsson tries to hold on but Allu pushes him away.
Bjornsson is squirming around, avoiding Allu's attempts to control the action.
Bjornsson tries to hold on but Allu pushes him away.
Bjornsson working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bjornsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Allu has taken his back - oops!
Bjornsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Allu gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Bjornsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bjornsson trying to control the hands but Allu breaks the grip.
Bjornsson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Allu. #T4#
Bjornsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Allu gets his hands free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Allu is hanging on to Bjornsson's back as he tries to escape.
Bjornsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bjornsson tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juki Allu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allu throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Allu misses.
Allu lands a nice shot that snaps Bjornsson's head back.
Allu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Allu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut. Allu saw that one coming.
Bjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Allu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Allu wants to clinch up but Bjornsson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Allu.
Jab by Allu.
Allu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornsson can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Allu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bjornsson. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bjornsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
Allu punishes Bjornsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Allu.#CL#
Allu pushes Bjornsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Allu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike.
Allu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allu has had enough of the clinch but Bjornsson keeps him there for the moment.
Allu blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Allu can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornsson controls the action.
Allu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Allu.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Allu digs a right hand into Bjornsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjornsson's gas tank.
Allu is stalling here. #T2#
A short left from Allu. #CUT#That has opened up Eddie Bjornsson's cut even more.
Allu scores with a shot to the side of Bjornsson's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Allu.
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!
Allu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Allu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allu can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornsson controls the action.
Bjornsson lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Allu.
Allu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjornssons head.
A short left from Allu.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Allu scores with a shoulder strike.
Allu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Allu on the inside.
Bjornsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Allu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bjornsson can turn it around.
Allu lands with a light punch inside.
Allu lands a shot to the body.
Allu pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Eddie Bjornsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Allu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjornsson.
Allu lands a right hand. #T3#
Allu cracks Bjornsson with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Allu.
Bjornsson prevents a body shot from Allu.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Allu lands a nice shot to the body.
Allu lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Allu.
Allu lands with a right to the head.
Allu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Allu gets through Bjornsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juki Allu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allu pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Allu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Allu lands a body shot in the clinch. #KD#
Allu drops Bjornsson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bjornsson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Bjornsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bjornsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Allu finish him?
Allu loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Bjornsson senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: C190: Dos Anjos vs Xiaodong
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Bjornsson lands a head shot.
Bjornsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Virus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bjornsson defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand.
Virus ducks under a wild hook from Bjornsson.
Virus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bjornsson lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Virus.
It looked like Virus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the body
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Virus moves out of range as Bjornsson strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Virus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
Bjornsson misses with a left hand
and Virus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bjornsson at a distance.
Virus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Virus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bjornsson! Virus lets Bjornsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Eddie Bjornsson's cut even more.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virus throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virus.
Bjornsson swinging wildly here.
Virus tried to counter with a leg kick but Bjornsson avoided it.
Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Virus moved out of range.#KD#
Virus drops Bjornsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bjornsson looks back up at him and smiles so Virus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Bjornsson is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Eddie Bjornsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Virus misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson with the counter takedown but Virus avoids it easily.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bjornsson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Virus dodges it nicely. #T4#
Virus controlling the position for now.
Bjornsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Virus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Virus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Virus has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corona Virus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD#
Virus sends Bjornsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Virus is motioning to the referee to let Bjornsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Virus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Bjornsson misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Virus misses its target.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Virus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bjornsson's knee momentarily.
Virus throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Virus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Virus takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Virus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.
Bjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Bjornsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corona Virus!
An out of breath Corona Virus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C183: Frost vs Ochoa
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Bjornsson blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
Bjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
KillsInWater scores with a hook to the body. Bjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
KillsInWater misses with a looping right.
KillsInWater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KillsInWater doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjornsson circles away.
A lazy left from KillsInWater finds it's target.
KillsInWater connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Bjornsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjornsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bjornsson throws out a counter right but KillsInWater avoids it with no problem.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up.
KillsInWater sets himself, and Bjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! KillsInWater avoids it this time.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KillsInWater paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
KillsInWater tries to clinch up but Bjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
KillsInWater needs to keep his hands up - Bjornsson had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Tor KillsInWater has been cut.
KillsInWater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater throws a good cross that connects.
Bjornsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a shot to the body.
KillsInWater lands a nice looking body shot.
KillsInWater loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
KillsInWater lands an overhand right.
KillsInWater is looking to clinch but Bjornsson is avoiding it.
KillsInWater pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bjornsson back to the cage. KillsInWater follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Bjornsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in KillsInWater's guard.
KillsInWater is controlling Bjornsson's posture.#T2#
Bjornsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
KillsInWater pulls Bjornsson in close to prevent any damage.
Bjornsson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
KillsInWater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
KillsInWater keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
KillsInWater looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but KillsInWater keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
KillsInWater rushes Bjornsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
KillsInWater is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bjornsson.
KillsInWater is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by KillsInWater.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bjornsson lands a hook that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards. #TD2#
Bjornsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bjornsson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjornsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bjornsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bjornsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjornsson working KillsInWater over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tor KillsInWater's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
KillsInWater misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjornsson looks to throw the jab but KillsInWater is out of range.
A big left from KillsInWater misses.
Bjornsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from KillsInWater.
Bjornsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KillsInWater goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
KillsInWater lands with a kick to the temple. Bjornsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tor KillsInWater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into KillsInWater's guard.
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KillsInWater trying to control the position.
KillsInWater keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bjornsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bjornsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bjornsson postures up and lands a big shot to KillsInWater's brow. #SUB#
KillsInWater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but KillsInWater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KillsInWater is looking to sweep but instead, Bjornsson has passed into half guard.
Bjornsson working KillsInWater over with strikes. #T2#
KillsInWater tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.
Well, if Bjornsson 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.
Nice strikes from Bjornsson there.
KillsInWater trying to control from the bottom.
KillsInWater is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bjornsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bjornsson throwing shots but KillsInWater is blocking nicely.
KillsInWater wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Bjornsson winds up and cracks KillsInWater with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bjornsson lands a nice short elbow.
Bjornsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
KillsInWater trying to control but Bjornsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is working for a kimura but KillsInWater is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Bjornsson is keen to just control but KillsInWater is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks KillsInWater with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tor KillsInWater's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid it.
KillsInWater looks to land a combination. Bjornsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
KillsInWater moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
KillsInWater lands a nice shot that snaps Bjornsson's head back.
Bjornsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the side of KillsInWater's head but KillsInWater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KillsInWater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjornsson.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater tries to clinch
and Bjornsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
KillsInWater goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#KD2#
Bjornsson catches KillsInWater napping and connects with a big right hand that sends KillsInWater to the canvas!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bjornsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#KillsInWater is rocked!
Bjornsson works over KillsInWater with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh KillsInWater is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand. KillsInWater felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bjornsson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! KillsInWater can't hide his disappointment, as Bjornsson celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
A very excited looking Eddie Bjornsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C176: Corassa vs Apollo
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Rader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Rader throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjornsson feints the counter takedown.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Rader.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rader.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Rader defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Rader tenderised Bjornsson's leg. Bjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Rader looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson wants to counter with a clinch but Rader pushes him away.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rader.
Rader looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Rader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Bjornsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bjornsson moves forwards but Rader connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Eddie Bjornsson's cut even more.
Rader's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rader duly obliges.
Rader misses with a hook
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Bjornsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bjornsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rader throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.#T2#
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!
A shot to the body from Rader misses
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson defending well as Rader loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Rader.
An inside leg kick lands from Rader.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Rader.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rader.#CUT#The cut above Eddie Bjornsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rader throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Rader throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Bjornsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rader's guard.#SUB#
Rader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjornsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bjornsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bjornsson works his way into side control. #T3#
Bjornsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rader down.
Rader manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Bjornsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rader wants to improve his position but Bjornsson is controlling well.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bjornsson working over Rader with some ground and pound. Rader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rader trying to control here.
Bjornsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bjornsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Bjornsson is thwarting Rader's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bjornsson seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.
Rader is looking to control Bjornsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rader avoid being mounted?
Bjornsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Rader takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bjornsson works over Rader with some ground and pound from guard.
Bjornsson is in close to Rader's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rader.
Rader misses with a two punch combination.
Rader lunges at Bjornsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bjornsson's hand.
A leg kick checked by Bjornsson.
Rader takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Rader throws a jab when Bjornsson was well out of range.
Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Rader.
Rader loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rader.
Rader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bjornsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Rader connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bjornsson. Bjornsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rader scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#TD2#
Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into Rader's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bjornsson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Rader looking for a guillotine here but Bjornsson defends easily. #SUB#
Rader has an active guard here but Bjornsson has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rader keeps working. #T2#
Rader is in trouble now - Bjornsson has advanced to mount!
Rader is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the head.
Rader working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bjornsson wants to finish this one by submission but Rader is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Rader slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bjornsson passes into side control, despite Rader's attempt to control the position.
Rader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornsson can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson scoring with punches from side control.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rader keeps working.
Rader can't do much from the bottom here.
Bjornsson working the body and head with strikes.
Bjornsson lands a few punches from side control.
Rader regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bjornsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rader has hold of Bjornsson's hands but Bjornsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Bjornsson working Rader over with strikes.
Bjornsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bjornsson wants to stand but Rader has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bjornsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rader knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bjornsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjornsson working the head and body with strikes.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Rader won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bjornsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Rader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bjornsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rader looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Rader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Rader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rader scores with a nice right hand.
Rader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rader bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Bjornsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dennis Rader!
A victorious Dennis Rader thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C167: Kilgore vs Land
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bjornsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bjornsson counters with a big left hand that crumples Steel! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Bjornsson!
An out of breath Eddie Bjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 95 - St. Gough vs Cisse
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Jones throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.

Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bjornsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Bjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornsson's shoulder, as Bjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bjornsson takes one to the chin there.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Bjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Jones wants to clinch up but Bjornsson keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Jones tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Bjornsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjornsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Bjornsson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Bjornsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bjornsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones pushes Bjornsson off looking to stand but Bjornsson dives back in and keeps control.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones has hold of Bjornsson's hands but Bjornsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornsson tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones pushes Bjornsson off looking to stand but Bjornsson dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones pushes Bjornsson off but Bjornsson dives into side control. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
What's Jones going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jones is trying to control Bjornsson's posture but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Bjornsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bjornsson working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to control but Bjornsson postures up.
Jones is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ed Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Bjornsson there.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bjornsson.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bjornsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bjornsson working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bjornsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
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.
Bjornsson is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bjornsson stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Bjornsson misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bjornsson stops Jones from standing up. #SUB#
Bjornsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bjornsson won't allow Jones to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bjornsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
A jab from Jones misses. #TD#
Bjornsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Bjornsson there.
Bjornsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bjornsson is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control here.
Bjornsson prevents Jones from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjornsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ed Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson fails with the takedown.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Bjornsson down.
Bjornsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bjornsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.

Jones pushes Bjornsson off and gets back to his feet.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Bjornsson's torso.
Jones digs a good body shot into Bjornsson's ribs.
Jones catches Bjornsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bjornsson in his tracks. #T2#
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Eddie Bjornsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones misses with the body kick#TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones seems keen to control Bjornsson's posture.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bjornsson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bjornsson slips nicely into half guard.
Bjornsson drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Bjornsson in his half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ed Jones!
Ed Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 90 - St. Gough vs Kisei
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Bjornsson backs off Blank throws a huge counter combo but Bjornsson manages to avoid it all.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Blank avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjornsson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Blank to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Bjornsson misses.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Blank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blank jabs Bjornsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blank.
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Bjornsson blocks a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Blank scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Blank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blank.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Bjornsson misses.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blank might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Blank lands a really nice looking cross but Bjornsson seems unphased.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Blank throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Blank throws a series of punches but Bjornsson avoids them all with ease.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blank is trying to defend but Bjornsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Blank trying to hold on to Bjornsson's head to control him but Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson wants to take a breather but Blank is having none of it.
Bjornsson prevents Blank from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Bjornsson.
Blank tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson drops an elbow to the side of Blank's head. #SUB2#
Blank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjornsson wants to control but Blank is keeping him busy.
Bjornsson passes to full mount!
Blank can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bjornsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bjornsson shoots for a takedown but Blank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blank moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Blank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bjornsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bjornsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Blank takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blank is looking for a sweep.
Blank is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bjornsson connects with a decent elbow.
Bjornsson is chipping away with strikes.
Blank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Blank actively working from the bottom here.
Blank tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but Blank defending well.
Blank is looking to improve his position.
Bjornsson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Blank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blank trying to control here.
Bjornsson working the head and body with strikes.
Bjornsson wants to control but Blank is keeping him busy.
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blank taking some punishment here, with Bjornsson in his half guard. #SUB2#
Blank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blank trying to control but Bjornsson postures up.
Blank is pressing down on Bjornsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Blank keeping full guard, as Bjornsson tries to pass.
Blank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bjornsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bjornsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blank's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Blank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bjornsson pushing down on Blank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Blank is working from the bottom.
Blank wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blank wants to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson trying to control from half guard but Blank is working away. #T4#
Blank trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Blank tries to hold on but Bjornsson postures up.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson prevents Blank from getting the reversal.
Bjornsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blank is squirming around, avoiding Bjornsson's attempts to control the action.
Blank is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Blank tries to lock up and control but Bjornsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bjornsson with a couple of short strikes.
Blank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Blank misses with a right hand #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown. Blank fights it but they end up in guard.
Bjornsson stopping the sweep attempt from Blank.#SUB2#
Blank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Blank controls Bjornsson momentarily but Bjornsson frees himself. #SUB2#
Blank is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bjornsson has his hands clasped together but Blank extends and breaks Bjornsson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Blank.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Blank!
A victorious Billy Blank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 87 - Allu vs Steel 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Sapo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bjornsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Bjornsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sapo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sapo wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy.
Bjornsson 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.#SUB#
Bjornsson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bjornsson is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bjornsson working the head and body with strikes.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sapo tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.
Bjornsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjornsson is pressing down on Sapo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sapo is holding on for now. #T2#
Bjornsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount.
Bjornsson trying to control but Sapo is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bjornsson dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Sapo is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Bjornsson! Sapo is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
A victorious Eddie Bjornsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Allu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjornsson moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Allu.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Allu slips the punch.
Allu moves to clinch but Bjornsson breaks away #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Allu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bjornsson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bjornsson prevents a body shot from Allu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Allu.
Allu tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Bjornsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Allu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
We've been informed that Allu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bjornsson tries to work over Allu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allu lands a left hand.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Allu.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Allu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Allu blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Allu.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allu scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Allu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornsson or not.
Still in the clinch, Allu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allu misses with a body punch.
Allu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Allu lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allu.
Allu gets through Bjornsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allu misses with a body punch.
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjornsson.
A short uppercut from Allu.
Good body shot from Allu.
Allu pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Allu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjornsson controls his hands. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allu.
Allu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Allu lands a body shot.
Allu lands with a right to the head.
Allu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Allu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allu lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Allu breaks the clinch.
Juki Allu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Allu clinches. #BC2#
Allu manages to break the clinch.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Allu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Crack! A monster head kick from Allu and Bjornsson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Allu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu is the new heavyweight champion!
Juki Allu made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: BB 78 - Bjornsson vs Slice
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Bjornsson blocks a leg kick.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slice misses with a hook.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slice sprawls and moves away.
Slice throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson working over Slice with some ground and pound. Slice looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bjornsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bjornsson stops Slice from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice scores with a kick to the body.
Slice misses with a leg kick.
Bjornsson slips under a jab.
Bjornsson checks the leg kick.#T1#
Bjornsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Bjornsson catches Slice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Slice scores with a kick to the body.
Slice throws out a leg kick but Bjornsson moves out of range and Slice only half commits.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Slice's coach down at MONEY TEAM!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slice's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Slice connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson tests Slice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bjornsson blocks a jab.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slice takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice throws a leg kick but Bjornsson checks it.
Slice connects with an inside leg kick.
Slice throws a leg kick that misses.
Slice takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bjornsson has time to react.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Bjornsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bjornsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with Bjornsson's head.
Bjornsson throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slice throws a low kick, looking for Bjornsson's leg but Bjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Bjornsson misses with a right hand
and Slice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bjornsson needs to keep his hands up - Slice had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Bjornsson walks into a jab.
Bjornsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bjornsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot.
Bjornsson walks into a straight right hand from Slice.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Slice lands with an overhand left.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice tests Bjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Slice misses with a looping left.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Slice misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Slice avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Bjornsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slice on his heels. He'll look to pass Slice's guard now, I'm sure.
Bjornsson is in close to Slice's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bjornsson won't allow Slice to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bjornsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice wants to stand up but Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bjornsson postures up and lands a big shot to Slice's brow.
Slice wants to stand and escape but Bjornsson is having none of it. #T1#
Slice keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson distracts Slice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson won't allow Slice to get back to his feet.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Slice has momentary wrist control but Bjornsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Slice has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bjornsson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson gets through Slice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slice cracks Bjornsson with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjornsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Slice.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjornsson.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slice gets through Bjornsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice is pressed up against the cage. Bjornsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slice down to the mat. Slice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slice throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjornsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Bjornsson.#T3#
Bjornsson jabs at Slice's body.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Slice scores with a jab.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slice connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slice throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bjornsson.
Slice is looking to stand up but Bjornsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Bjornsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Slice wants to stand up but Bjornsson is controlling him.
Slice keeping full guard, as Bjornsson tries to pass.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson is working Slice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bjornsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson working some strikes from top position.
Slice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Slice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slice misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Bjornsson content to stall in guard here.
Bjornsson stops Slice from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Slice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bjornsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Bjornsson lands a slapping body shot.
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
Kimbo Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Bjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slice won't be happy with that.
Slice is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bjornsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Bjornsson grinds an elbow into Slice's temple.
Bjornsson landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bjornsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bjornsson is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slice is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bjornsson landing strikes. #T3#
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson drags him back down.#SUB#
Bjornsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bjornsson landing strikes.
Slice is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bjornsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bjornsson working the body and head with strikes.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice is pushing Bjornsson's head away, looking to escape. Bjornsson manages to hold on to the position though.
Bjornsson looks up at the clock and then as Slice takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bjornsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slice tries to escape but Bjornsson is in control. #T4#
Bjornsson working the ground and pound.
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bjornsson is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slice takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bjornsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Slice is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bjornsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Slice is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bjornsson is putting a hurting on Slice here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Slice is looking to slow Bjornsson down with leg kicks.
Slice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bjornsson. That did some damage!
Slice misses with a low kick.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Bjornsson seems unphased.
Bjornsson lands a slapping body shot.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Slice.
Bjornsson feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice scores with a nice right hand.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Slice throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slice won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Bjornsson working the ground and pound.
Slice pushes Bjornsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bjornsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bjornsson wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
Slice is pushing Bjornsson's head away, looking to escape. Bjornsson manages to hold on to the position though.
Slice is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bjornsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Slice some visible discomfort.
Bjornsson landing strikes.
Bjornsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Bjornsson lands a few punches from side control.
Slice is trying to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working. #T2#
Bjornsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bjornsson grinds an elbow into Slice's temple.
Bjornsson cracks Slice with a big right hand but Slice just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#Slice is rocked!
Slice is trying to get back to his feet.
Slice is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bjornsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Slice is still in real trouble! Can Bjornsson finish him?
Slice is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Slice taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Bjornsson wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
Slice seems to have recovered his senses.
Slice takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd goes nuts as Bjornsson knocks Slice out cold with a massive hammerfist! Bjornsson Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Eddie Bjornsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 73 - Virus vs Bjornsson
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Virus lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Virus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bjornsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Virus's head. #CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Virus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the body
and Virus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Bjornsson scores with a takedown into Virus's guard.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Bjornsson postures up in Virus's guard and throws a big left but Virus blocks it.
Virus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjornsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Virus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Virus controlling Bjornsson's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjornsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bjornsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bjornsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Virus managing to control the position.
Virus keeping full guard, as Bjornsson tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virus manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virus.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virus.
Virus needs to keep his hands up - Bjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Virus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bjornsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Virus scrambles back to his feet.
Bjornsson digs a good hook to Virus's body. #T3#
Bjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson lands a jab.
Bjornsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot
letting Virus counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Eddie Bjornsson's cut even more.
Virus gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bjornsson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Virus is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Eddie Bjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 68 - Anubis vs Wright 2
Date: Aug 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson.
A short left from Bjornsson.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bjornsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith throws a hook but Bjornsson blocks it.
Bjornsson misses with a few strikes there.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bjornsson lands a right hook to the body.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up.#T1#
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Bjornsson misses.
Bjornsson misses with a looping right.
Bjornsson scores with a jab.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
A cross from Bjornsson lands.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bjornsson blocks it well.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Bjornsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bjornsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Bjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
That kick from Smith tenderised Bjornsson's leg. Bjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Bjornsson misses with a hook.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Bjornsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Bjornsson throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Bjornsson blocks the body kick.
Bjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bjornsson scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bjornsson is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4##SUB#
Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Bjornsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bjornsson working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Bjornsson working the head and body with strikes.
Bjornsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Bjornsson scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bjornsson.
Eddie Bjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Bjornsson's guard.
Bjornsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bjornsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Bjornsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Bjornsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Bjornsson trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is pressing down on Bjornsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bjornsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bjornsson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjornsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith won't allow Bjornsson to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bjornsson looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Smith.
Bjornsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but BC Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Bjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Bjornsson's defenses.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Bjornsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Bjornsson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Bjornsson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
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.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Bjornsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjornsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjornsson looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjornsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bjornsson tries to improve position but can't.
Bjornsson tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith trying to control the position but Bjornsson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Bjornsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith trying to control the action but Bjornsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bjornsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of short elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjornsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bjornsson!
A very excited looking Eddie Bjornsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BB 62 - Wright vs McWrestler 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Bjornsson slips a straight right by Allu.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Allu ducks down to avoid it.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allu tries to land a leg kick but Bjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Allu.
Bjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allu works over Bjornsson's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Allu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allu lands a right hook to the body.
Bjornsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allu.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Allu moves out of range.
Allu misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bjornsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allu wants to control but Bjornsson postures up.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bjornsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bjornsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Bjornsson cracks Allu with a big elbow. #CUT2#Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson working the ground and pound but Allu is defending the strikes.
Bjornsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Allu some visible discomfort. #CUT2#Jeez, Juki Allu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juki Allu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Bjornsson!
An out of breath Eddie Bjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Sapo counters with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson misses the jab.
Sapo throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson avoids the body shot from Sapo.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sapo digs a good body shot into Bjornsson's ribs.
Bjornsson lands a right hook to the body.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Sapo moves out of range.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sapos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Sapo counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Sapo.#KD2#
Sapo lands a left and a right that send Bjornsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Sapo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T1#
Sapo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Sapo misses with a wild combination.
Sapo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bjornsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bjornsson swinging wildly here.
Sapo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sapo sprawls and moves away.
Sapo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjornsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sapo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjornsson.
Sapo misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sapo.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sapo scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sapo momentarily. #TD#
Bjornsson looking to score a takedown here. Sapo is defending well but Bjornsson drives through and ends up in Sapo's guard.#T2#
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!
Bjornsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Sapo is keeping the position.
Sapo keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Sapo wants to sweep but no luck.
Sapo is pulling down on Bjornsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Bjornsson, at least for the moment.
Sapo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bjornsson is looking to pass into half guard but Sapo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sapo is in guard.#REVB#
Bjornsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Sapo defends it easily.
Sapo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##SUB#
Bjornsson has his foot on Sapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sapo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sapo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sapo defends well.#SUB#
Bjornsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sapo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sapo wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Bjornsson is trying to control the position but Sapo postures up.
Bjornsson looking to control but Sapo passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Sapo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Bjornsson.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sapo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Sapo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sapo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Sapo.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sapo has knocked Bjornsson down with a huge combo! Sapo steps away and waves a wobbly Bjornsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bjornsson is rocked!#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A combination from Bjornsson does no damage.
Sapo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sapo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sapo.
Bjornsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapo staying out of range there.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut. Sapo saw that one coming.
Bjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Sapo moves away and avoids it.
Bjornsson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sapo shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bjornsson is backing up but Sapo catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bjornsson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sapo Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
After winning the bout, Rob Sapo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 49 - Gracie vs Bleak
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
Allu lands a really nice looking cross but Bjornsson seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Allu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bjornsson at a distance.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allu connects with a looping right hand.
Allu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bjornsson blocks a head kick by Allu.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Bjornsson drops Allu with a nice combination! Bjornsson dives into Allu's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjornsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Allu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
Bjornsson trying to control but Allu is working from the bottom. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bjornsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Allu connects with a leg kick.
Allu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
A big right from Allu misses.
Allu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Allu is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Allu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
Allu wants to clinch up but Bjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Allu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bjornsson cracks Allu with an open hand slap.
Allu takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Allu slams his shin into Bjornsson's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Allu. That's going to slow Bjornsson down.
Bjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bjornsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allu misses with a hook.
Bjornsson tries to counter with a takedown but Allu is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Allu moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Allu rushes Bjornsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Allu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Allu controls his hands.
Bjornsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Juki Allu's cut even more.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Allu avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage. #BC#
Bjornsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allu sprawls and moves away.
Allu scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Allu catches Bjornsson right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Allu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allu misses with a leg kick.
Allu misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bjornsson.

Allu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bjornsson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Allu - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Allu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Allu prevents it.
Allu blocking some punches. #TD#
Bjornsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bjornsson looking to sit in guard and control but Allu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Allu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Allu dips to his left and cracks Bjornsson with an uppercut!
Allu tries to clinch but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Allu misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Allu misses.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Allu avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juki Allu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab lands there for Allu.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Juki Allu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Allu misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allu. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Allu counters with a thumping low kick.
Allu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Allu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allu misses with an uppercut. Bjornsson saw that one coming.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#Jeez, Eddie Bjornsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Allu slips under a jab.
Allu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Allu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Bjornsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: BB 42 - Wright vs Anubis
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bjornsson lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bjornsson has knocked Bennett down with a huge combo! Bjornsson steps away and waves a wobbly Bennett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Thomas Bennett has been cut.
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!
Bennett moves to clinch but Bjornsson breaks away
and Bjornsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennett looks winded!
Bjornsson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bennett! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eddie Bjornsson!
After winning the bout, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 32 - Bjornsson vs Olsen
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Olsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson lands a body shot.
Olsen lands a jab to the nose.
Bjornsson jabs Olsen right on the nose. Olsen blinks but takes it well.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
Olsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olsen throws a jab when Bjornsson was well out of range.
Olsen lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Bjornsson out cold! Bjornsson is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kjetil Olsen!
An out of breath Kjetil Olsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 17 - Bjornsson vs Abner
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bjornsson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Abner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abner looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Bjornsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abner misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
A big right from Bjornsson misses.
Abner cracks Bjornsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bjornsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Abner is looking to get back to is feet but Bjornsson passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Bjornsson landing strikes.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Abner tries to bench press Bjornsson off him but Bjornsson keeps the position.
Bjornsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Abner is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
Bjornsson scoring with punches from side control.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Abner is looking for a sweep.
Bjornsson wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy.
Bjornsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bjornsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bjornsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bjornsson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Abner can't do much from the bottom here.
Abner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bjornsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bjornsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Abner taking a bit of punishment here - Bjornsson scoring with strikes.
Bjornsson 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.
Abner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bjornsson.
Abner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Abner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bjornsson lands a nice short elbow.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abner regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bjornsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bjornsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Abner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice shot by Abner.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Bjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Abner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abner moves away.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abner sprawls well. Abner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bjornsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Abner lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Abner counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bjornsson! Abner lets Bjornsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner tries a head kick but it misses.
Beau Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abner fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bjornsson square on the jaw! Damn, Bjornsson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beau Abner!
Beau Abner is the new heavyweight champion!
Beau Abner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 11 - Bjornsson vs Dykstra
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dykstra.
Dykstra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bjornsson is keen to just control but Dykstra is a slippery customer.
Bjornsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Dykstra takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bjornsson looking to sit in guard and control but Dykstra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dykstra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dykstra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson 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.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bjornsson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bjornsson throwing strikes from guard but Dykstra blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjornsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjornsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjornsson passes Dykstra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dykstra is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bjornsson lands strikes from half guard.
Bjornsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dykstra is trying to control but Bjornsson passes into side control!
Bjornsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Dykstra defending against the ground and pound.
Dykstra is trying to control Bjornsson's posture but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson is working Dykstra over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Bjornsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bjornsson wants to control but Dykstra is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bjornsson advances nicely into full mount.
Bjornsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bjornsson trying to control but Dykstra is having none of it.
Bjornsson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dykstra badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bjornsson around the waist but Bjornsson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bjornsson is the winner by TKO! Bjornsson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 5 - Bjornsson vs Big Daddy
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1##TD#
Bjornsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Big Daddy to the ground. Bjornsson is now in Big Daddy 's guard.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Big Daddy 's head.
Bjornsson being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bjornsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Big Daddy pulls Bjornsson in close to prevent any damage.
Big Daddy looking to control.
Big Daddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Big Daddy keeps moving.
Bjornsson stands and throws Big Daddy 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bjornsson throws an elbow but Big Daddy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bjornsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bjornsson misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Bjornsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bjornsson throws an elbow but Big Daddy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Big Daddy is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bjornsson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Big Daddy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Big Daddy wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Big Daddy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Bjornsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjornsson trying to control but Big Daddy is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjornsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Big Daddy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson throwing strikes from guard but Big Daddy blocks nicely.
Bjornsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bjornsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Big Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bjornsson throwing strikes from guard but Big Daddy blocks nicely. #T4#
Bjornsson is working Big Daddy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjornsson preventing the sweep.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bjornsson is pushing down on Big Daddy 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Big Daddy is fighting to maintain full guard but Bjornsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura but Big Daddy is defending well.
Bjornsson is pressing down on Big Daddy 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Big Daddy is holding on for now.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Daddy tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bjornsson slips under a jab.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Big Daddy sprawls and moves away.
Big Daddy misses with the body kick#TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson throwing shots but Big Daddy is blocking nicely.
Big Daddy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Big Daddy tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson throwing shots but Big Daddy is blocking nicely.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Big Daddy 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Big Daddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson is trying to control. Big Daddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Big Daddy wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy.
Big Daddy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Big Daddy pulls Bjornsson in close to prevent any damage.
Bjornsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bjornsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Big Daddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Big Daddy keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Big Daddy working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Big Daddy pulls Bjornsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Bjornsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bjornsson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Big Daddy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjornsson thinking. #T3#
Bjornsson has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Bjornsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Big Daddy 's guard.
Big Daddy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Big Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bjornsson.
Big Daddy trying to control the position here. #T4#
Bjornsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Daddy can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson controlling from the top position.
Big Daddy is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good exchange - Bjornsson coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Bjornsson cracks Big Daddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Bjornsson.
Big Daddy slips a jab from Bjornsson.
Big Daddy throws a counter combo.
Big Daddy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Big Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson avoids the body shot from Big Daddy .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Daddy throws a hook but Bjornsson blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Big Daddy throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Big Daddy works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson shoots in but Big Daddy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Daddy ! But no joy.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Big Daddy strikes.
Big Daddy misses with a body punch #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Big Daddy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Big Daddy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjornsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES#
Bjornsson has one foot on Big Daddy 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
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!
Bjornsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.
Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Bjornsson throws a jab when Big Daddy was well out of range.
Bjornsson fails with the takedown
and Big Daddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deon Big Daddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Big Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornsson's shoulder, as Bjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Big Daddy throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Daddy . Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Big Daddy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bjornsson shoots in and drives through. Big Daddy sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson defending well as Big Daddy loads up on a big left hand.
Big Daddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Big Daddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
Big Daddy slips under a jab.
Big Daddy lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Big Daddy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Bjornsson.
Big Daddy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bjornsson blocks it well.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Big Daddy as he avoids it easily.
Bjornsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Big Daddy scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Big Daddy scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deon Big Daddy really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Big Daddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson dodges the punch combination from Big Daddy .
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Big Daddy avoids it well and moves away.
Bjornsson defending well as Big Daddy loads up on a big left hand.
Bjornsson tries to counter with a takedown but Big Daddy is quick to defend against it.
Bjornsson blocks a head kick by Big Daddy .
Bjornsson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Daddy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Big Daddy misses with a straight right. #T1#
Big Daddy scores with a sloppy right hand. Bjornsson should have avoided that one.
Bjornsson misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Big Daddy misses.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Big Daddy counters with a head kick that drops Bjornsson to the mat! Bjornsson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big Daddy scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Big Daddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Big Daddy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Big Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Big Daddy sprawls well. Big Daddy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bjornsson gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Bjornsson stuns Big Daddy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Big Daddy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bjornsson has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Big Daddy counters with a crisp one two that drops Bjornsson! Big Daddy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bjornsson to his feet! Bjornsson is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big Daddy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Bjornsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Daddy sprawls well. He's pushed Bjornsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD2#
Big Daddy drops Bjornsson with a beautiful combination! Bjornsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Big Daddy is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bjornsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Daddy moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
Big Daddy throws a sloppy head kick and Bjornsson moves out of range easily.
Big Daddy slips a jab from Bjornsson.
Deon Big Daddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Daddy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Eddie Bjornsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Big Daddy throws a head kick that misses.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Big Daddy sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deon Big Daddy dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Big Daddy misses with the body kick#TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bjornsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Big Daddy keeping hold of Bjornsson's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Big Daddy is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson controlling the action here. #T1#
Big Daddy tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.
Big Daddy is pressing down on Bjornsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bjornsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bjornsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bjornsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bjornsson has gone for a leg lock! Big Daddy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bjornsson's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Bjornsson working for submissions but it's allowed Big Daddy to get to half guard.
Bjornsson wants to stand back up but Big Daddy manages to pass into side control.
Big Daddy slows the pace down. #T3#
Big Daddy wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping him busy.
Bjornsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bjornsson tries to bench press Big Daddy off him but Big Daddy keeps the position.
Big Daddy controls the position.
Big Daddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjornsson keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjornsson prevents Big Daddy from improving position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Big Daddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Big Daddy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bjornsson somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Big Daddy 's half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Bjornsson.
I think Bjornsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Deon Big Daddy !
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Eddie Bjornsson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Eddie Bjornsson!

Eddie Bjornsson wins by split decision!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Eddie Bjornsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BLAZE BROTHERS 3
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1#
Bjornsson swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson clobbers Bjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a hook but Bjornsson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Bjornsson has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bjornsson digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Bjornsson tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Bjornsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Bjornsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bjornsson in side control, throwing shots but Anderson defends.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Bjornsson is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bjornsson in side control, throwing shots but Anderson defends.
Anderson is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
The ground and pound from Bjornsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bjornsson wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bjornsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bjornsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bjornsson tries to advance to mount but Anderson denies him.
Bjornsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bjornsson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anderson is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson taking a break here but Anderson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bjornsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Bjornsson is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Bjornsson is controlling well.
Bjornsson slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anderson cracks Bjornsson with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Bjornsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bjornsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjornsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjornsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bjornsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bjornsson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Bjornsson wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson is holding on to half guard well.
Bjornsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bjornsson lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#That has opened up Noah Anderson's cut even more.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bjornsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Bjornsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
Anderson tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bjornsson misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjornsson misses with a hook
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bjornsson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson tests Bjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Bjornsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bjornsson working the ground and pound.
Bjornsson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT#The cut above Noah Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Bjornsson lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#Noah Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Noah Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BLAZE BROTHERS 2
Date: Aug 02, 2021

#R1#
White throws a head kick but Bjornsson moves out of range.
White fails with the takedown.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Bjornsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
Bjornsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjornsson is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White has his hands on Bjornsson's head, controlling the position.
White looking to control but Bjornsson passes into half guard. #T1#
Bjornsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bjornsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bjornsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bjornsson is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#White is rocked!
Bjornsson lands a big elbow - White is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bjornsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BBFC SYNDICATE 5
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Bjornsson with that takedown attempt.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noah Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bjornsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Bjornsson lands a body shot.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Bjornsson shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Anderson lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Bjornsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bjornsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Bjornsson is now in Anderson's guard.
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!
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bjornsson.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson 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.#T3#
Bjornsson throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Bjornsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Bjornsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bjornsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjornsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjornsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjornsson cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Bjornsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bjornsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at No Stepchild - No Entrance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bjornsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Bjornsson backing up. Bjornsson nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Bjornsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
And Bjornsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noah Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##TD2#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Bjornsson works his way into full mount!
Bjornsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bjornsson is landing with some decent strikes but Anderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anderson looks a forlorn figure.
Anderson tries to hold on but Bjornsson pushes him away. #T2#
Bjornsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #CUT2#Jeez, Noah Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Noah Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Bjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjornsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torres.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pablo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a looping right.
Bjornsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson dives in and grabs Torres's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torres pushes down on Bjornsson's head and hops out.#T1#
Torres looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bjornsson works Torres's body with a nice hook.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Bjornsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bjornsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bjornsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Torres has momentary wrist control but Bjornsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Bjornsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torres's head.
Bjornsson passes into half guard.
Bjornsson wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Bjornsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Torres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bjornsson on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bjornsson uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres.
Bjornsson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! Bjornsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Torres is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bjornsson content just to control the position here.
Bjornsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Torres's face.
Bjornsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bjornsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Torres's face.
Bjornsson postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Torres is out cold - huge knockout for Bjornsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 96 Connolly vs Longchain
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
Fist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson punishes Fist's body with a nice straight punch.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Fist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bjornsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
Fist throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Fist has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bjornsson lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Fist misses with a combination #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bjornsson lands a couple of digs.
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Fist is keeping the position.
Bjornsson is in close to Fist's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bjornsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bjornsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fist's head.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Fist keeps moving.
Bjornsson throwing strikes from guard but Fist blocks nicely.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Fist is looking to sweep but instead, Bjornsson has passed into half guard.
Fist is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Fist is rocked!
Bjornsson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fist quite badly. Fist pulls Bjornsson in close trying to recover. Bjornsson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fist on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fist doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
Our winner, Eddie Bjornsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CMMA 88 De Minaur vs Seng
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Barnes looks to land a combination but Bjornsson avoids it well.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bjornsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Bjornsson's legs.
Barnes is looking to slow Bjornsson down with leg kicks.
Bjornsson misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Bjornsson 's knee.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bjornsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bjornsson is in Barnes's guard.
Bjornsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bjornsson's guard. #REVB#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bjornsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjornsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bjornsson postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. #T2#
Bjornsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Barnes pushes Bjornsson off and gets back to his feet.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Bjornsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bjornsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Bjornsson seems content to control.
Barnes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bjornsson jumps into side control!
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Bjornsson there.
Bjornsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Bjornsson lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Bjornsson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barnes quite badly. Barnes pulls Bjornsson in close trying to recover. Bjornsson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barnes on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barnes doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!

Event: CMMA 69 McCrae vs Obaminator
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Bjornsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjornbak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornbak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bjornsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bjornbak scrambles back to his feet.
Bjornsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bjornsson throws a combination that misses
and Bjornbak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bjornsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjornbak circles away quickly and effectively.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bjornbak to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornbak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bjornbak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornbak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Bjornbak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bjornsson.
Nice defenses there by Bjornbak.
Bjornbak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bjornsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornbak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bjornbak misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bjornsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bjornbak's guard.#T1#
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornbak has Bjornsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Bjornsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bjornbak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bjornsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bjornbak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjornbak tries to get out of the position.
Bjornsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornbak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bjornbak to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjornbak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bjornbak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Bjornbak swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the body
letting Bjornbak counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Eddie Bjornsson's cut even more.
Bjornbak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Bjornsson scores with a nice head shot.
Bjornbak leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bjornsson connects with the punch.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bjornsson.#T4#
Bjornsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bjornbak at a distance.
Bjornbak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjornsson.
Bjornbak is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Bjornbak counters with a thumping low kick.
Bjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjornbak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Havar Bjornbak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjornsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bjornsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bjornsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Bjornbak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Eddie Bjornsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjornbak looks to land a combination. Bjornsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjornbak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjornsson thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bjornbak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjornsson.
Bjornbak slips a jab from Bjornsson.
Bjornbak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bjornbak throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Bjornsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bjornbak throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak works Bjornsson's body with a nice hook.
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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornbak throwing a counter right hand but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Bjornbak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Bjornsson gets the takedown into side control.
Bjornsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Bjornbak regains half guard, as Bjornsson was trying to land strikes.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bjornbak defends it well.
Bjornsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Bjornbak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjornsson wants to control but Bjornbak is keeping him busy.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornbak is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson throwing shots but Bjornbak is blocking nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bjornbak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bjornsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bjornsson prevents Bjornbak from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson misses with a right hand
and Bjornbak counters with a left to the body.
Bjornsson works Bjornbak's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Bjornbak misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjornbak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Bjornbak tries to sprawl but Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bjornbak trying to hold on to Bjornsson's head to control him but Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bjornbak is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson throwing shots but Bjornbak is blocking nicely.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Bjornbak avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Bjornbak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson throws an elbow that misses. Bjornbak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bjornsson's guard. Nice move by Bjornbak!#REVR#
Bjornsson controlling the position.
Bjornbak content to stall in guard here.
Bjornsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Havar Bjornbak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bjornsson gets the takedown into side control.
Bjornbak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornbak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjornsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornbak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornbak is controlling Bjornsson's posture.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornbak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson looking to sit in guard and control but Bjornbak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bjornsson holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjornsson working a defensive guard here.
Bjornbak won't allow Bjornsson to get back to his feet.
Bjornbak wants to pass the guard but Bjornsson is keeping the position.
Bjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjornbak trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
As Bjornsson tries to get set, Bjornbak tries to push him back and clinch up but Bjornsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Bjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjornbak slips under a jab.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Bjornbak's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Bjornbak moves out of range.
Bjornbak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bjornsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjornbak swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Bjornbak.
Bjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornbak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjornbak misses with a head kick.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Havar Bjornbak is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Bjornbak blocks it.
Bjornbak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Bjornbak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bjornsson doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Bjornbak.
Bjornsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bjornsson misses with a hook #CL#
and Bjornbak moves into the clinch.
Bjornbak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjornbak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bjornbak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornbak lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Bjornsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bjornbak won't allow it.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bjornsson looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornbak lands a shoulder strike.
Bjornsson prevents a body shot from Bjornbak.
Bjornsson is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Havar Bjornbak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bjornbak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Havar Bjornbak!
Havar Bjornbak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA 60 Morrison vs Doner
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Bjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Barnes gets a clinch.
Bjornsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Bjornsson effectively controlling the action here.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bjornsson after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Bjornsson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bjornsson content to control rather than advance.
Bjornsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Bjornsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bjornsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Bjornsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bjornsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bjornsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bjornsson connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Bjornsson slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Barnes gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bjornsson is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bjornsson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Bjornsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson advances to half guard.
Bjornsson is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Bjornsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Bjornsson.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.#KD2#
Bjornsson drops Barnes with a right and a left! Bjornsson comes rushing in but Barnes regains his composure and manages to keep Bjornsson in guard. #CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes 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.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson with a nice head shot there.
Bjornsson stands up over Barnes, holding on to his feet. Bjornsson throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Barnes is out cold! Bjornsson lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjornsson.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Bjornsson is quick to defend against it.
Bjornsson looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bjornsson misses with a hook.#TD2#
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bjornsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bjornsson connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Bjornsson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Ground and pound from Bjornsson.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Bjornsson in his half guard.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown has hold of Bjornsson's hands but Bjornsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bjornsson wants to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bjornsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bjornsson lands a nice short elbow.
Bjornsson lands strikes from half guard.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Bjornsson sits in half guard.
Bjornsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bjornsson lands strikes from half guard.
Bjornsson winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown has hold of Bjornsson's hands but Bjornsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bjornsson on the ground.
Bjornsson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bjornsson looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjornsson.#TD2#
Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bjornsson lands a couple of elbows.
Bjornsson scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Bjornsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjornsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bjornsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjornsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson working some strikes from top position.
Bjornsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bjornsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson forces his way into half guard.
Brown is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bjornsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bjornsson lands an elbow.
Bjornsson wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bjornsson is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Brown takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bjornsson landing a few strikes.
Bjornsson trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bjornsson connects with a decent elbow.
Bjornsson trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjornsson landing strikes.
Bjornsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Bjornsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bjornsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Bjornsson is chipping away with strikes.
Bjornsson working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Eddie Bjornsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bjornsson is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown is not content to let Bjornsson control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Bjornsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bjornsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Bjornsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brown down.
Brown takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson lands an elbow. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bjornsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bjornsson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Bjornsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bjornsson lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bjornsson lands a big elbow - Brown is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Brown is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 924

Total users: 40308