PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 49 p4p, 412 weight class) and Deon Big Daddy (ranked 10 p4p, 55 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bjornsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ultimate - Denzel Curry. Big Daddy has chosen Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bjornsson
vs
Big Daddy

192 cm
23
275
8 - 1 - 0

194 cm
24
245
11 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deon Big Daddy !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson has a takedown stuffed.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Daddy works the jab nicely.

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

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.

Bjornsson has one foot on Big Daddy 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Big Daddy misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

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!

Big Daddy misses with the body kick

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Bjornsson has gone for a leg lock! Big Daddy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bjornsson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjornsson prevents Big Daddy from improving position.

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!

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.