PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Stenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenhard has chosen Blur - Song 2 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Danny Killa looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Killa
vs
Stenhard

170 cm
19
154 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
154 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosse Stenhard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stenhard shoots in and bounces Killa off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Stenhard throws a big right hand that misses.
Killa wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stenhard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stenhard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stenhard passes into half guard.

Stenhard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stenhard.
Killa is trying to maintain the position but Stenhard is very close to passing his half guard.

Killa actively working from the bottom here.
Stenhard tries to stand but can't do so whilst Killa controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stenhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killa's head.
Killa is looking to control Stenhard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killa avoid being mounted?

Stenhard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stenhard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killa dodges the punch combination from Stenhard.
Killa shoots and misses

and Stenhard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stenhard.
Killa is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Stenhard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stenhard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Killa's brow.
Killa is looking to break free of the clinch but Stenhard has double underhooks.

Stenhard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danny Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa fails with the takedown

and Stenhard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Killa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stenhard seems to be working for a kimura but Killa defends the submission attempt.

Stenhard wants to work for an arm triangle but Killa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Killa is pressing down on Stenhard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stenhard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killa is keeping the position for now.

Stenhard gets to his feet. Killa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stenhard looks gassed!
Killa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Stenhard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stenhard stands and throws Killa's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Stenhard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenhard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Stenhard tries for a kimura but Killa is defending well.
Killa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa is trying to control the action in half guard but Stenhard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenhard is looking for a sweep. Killa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Killa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stenhard sees it coming and defends easily.

Stenhard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenhard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Killa seems to be working for a kimura but Stenhard defends the submission attempt.

Stenhard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Killa pulls his head out easily.
Killa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenhard keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosse Stenhard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stenhard is looking to slow Killa down with leg kicks.
Stenhard slips under a jab.
Killa with a poor takedown

and Stenhard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Killa has his foot on Stenhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenhard works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenhard forces his way into half guard.

Stenhard is working for a submission of some sort.
Killa wants to improve his position but Stenhard is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenhard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Stenhard seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killa is trying to keep Stenhard in close.
Killa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Killa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stenhard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stenhard is trying to buck Killa off.
Stenhard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stenhard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stenhard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Killa's best efforts.
Stenhard gets back to full guard.

Stenhard is looking for a triangle but Killa pushes his legs off easily.

Killa 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.

Stenhard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Stenhard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Stenhard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Killa stacks Stenhard 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 Killa!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stenhard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stenhard manages to get back to half guard.
Killa wants to free his trapped foot but Stenhard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stenhard wants to get back to his feet.

Killa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stenhard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stenhard.

Stenhard is looking for a triangle but Killa pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stenhard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killa trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stenhard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Killa has picked Stenhard up and slammed him! Stenhard can't keep hold of the triangle and Killa manages to pass to side control!
Stenhard tries to improve position but can't.
Killa trying to control the action but Stenhard is working from the bottom.
Killa working the body and head with strikes.
Killa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Killa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenhard keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosse Stenhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Stenhard tries to bum rush Killa with a series of wild strikes but Killa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stenhard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stenhard.
Stenhard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stenhard tries to pass to full mount but Killa defends it.
Bosse Stenhard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killa wants to improve his position but Stenhard is controlling well.
Stenhard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Stenhard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenhard is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Killa wants to control but Stenhard is keeping busy.
Stenhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killa's head.

Stenhard is working for a kimura but Killa is defending it quite comfortably.
Stenhard is looking to advance position but Killa won't allow it.
Killa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenhard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killa is keeping the position for now.
Killa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stenhard is looking to improve his position but Killa isn't that keen on the idea.
Stenhard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Killa working for a guillotine from mount but Stenhard is in no mood to give up.
Killa scoring with strikes but Stenhard is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa prevents Stenhard from getting the reversal.
Stenhard regains half guard.
Stenhard wants to get back to full guard but Killa has mounted him!
Stenhard is looking to get to half guard.

Killa is going olschool here, as he tries to force Stenhard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stenhard shrugs it off.
Stenhard regains half guard.
Stenhard is trying to get back to full guard.

Stenhard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard tries to roll over but Killa keeps him under control.
Stenhard trying to hold on to Killa's head to control him but Killa postures up.
Bosse Stenhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killa working Stenhard over with strikes.
Killa is trying to control. Stenhard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danny Killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killa prevents Stenhard from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killa shoots and misses
and Stenhard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killa misses with a takedown
and Stenhard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Killa's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bosse Stenhard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stenhard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosse Stenhard!