PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 108 p4p, 300 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 17 p4p, 45 weight class). Bjornsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ultimate - Denzel Curry. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bjornsson
vs
Slice

192 cm
28
275
14 - 5 - 0

202 cm
46
270
49 - 10 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)
Voodoo Nutrition

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 14 - 5 - 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 49 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Slice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slice misses with a kick to the body

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson drags him back down.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.