PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Bjornsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson Cormier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cormier
vs
Bjornsson

180 cm
27
223 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

193 cm
31
210 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson tries to clinch

and Cormier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cormier.
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.
Cormier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormier won't allow Bjornsson to get back to his feet.

Bjornsson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjornsson looking to throw knees to the head but Cormier is blocking nicely.
Cormier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bjornsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Bjornsson won't allow it.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cormier 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.
Cormier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bjornsson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henderson Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson stops a takedown attempt from Cormier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to pull guard but Bjornsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cormier.
Bjornsson lands a right hand.
Bjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cormier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bjornsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cormier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bjornsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Bjornsson is pressed up against the cage. Cormier 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 moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bjornsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cormier, pushing him back against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Cormier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bjornsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cormier.
Cormier goes for a takedown attempt but Bjornsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Bjornsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Cormier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Cormier wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bjornsson.
Cormier tries to score a body lock takedown but Bjornsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Cormier jumps guard.
Bjornsson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Cormier working for a triangle but Bjornsson defends it easily.
Bjornsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson preventing the sweep.
Bjornsson is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him.

Bjornsson stands up and waves to Cormier to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bjornsson gets a clinch.
Cormier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bjornsson prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunnar Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cormier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cormier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bjornsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Bjornsson throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Bjornsson circles away easily
and Bjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cormier with a poor takedown
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henderson Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bjornsson moves to clinch but Cormier breaks away
and Cormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Cormier moves out of range.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Cormier has managed to clinch.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cormier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bjornsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick from Bjornsson lands but Cormier takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That kick from Bjornsson tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cormier moves away.
Bjornsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cormier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Cormier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjornsson closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Bjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cormier blocks an uppercut.
Cormier tries to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Bjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Cormier drops back down to his feet.
Cormier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier fails to pull guard.
Bjornsson pushes Cormier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cormier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cormier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bjornsson to keep the fight standing.
Cormier wants a takedown.

Cormier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cormier manages to end up in side control.
Cormier in side control, throwing shots but Bjornsson defends.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cormier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cormier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier controls the position.
Bjornsson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cormier has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cormier tries to advance position but instead Bjornsson slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bjornsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Bjornsson throws a right hand that Cormier ducks under and follows up with a left that Cormier also avoids with ease.
Cormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bjornsson counters with a body kick.
Bjornsson throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Cormier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunnar Bjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier looks for a takedown but Bjornsson sprawls well.
Henderson Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bjornsson throws a nice head kick!

Bjornsson rushes Cormier and presses him up against the cage.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bjornsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henderson Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cormier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bjornsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cormier blocks it with crossed arms.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Bjornsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Bjornsson gets underhooks to prevent Cormier's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cormier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bjornsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bjornsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier tries to pull guard but Bjornsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bjornsson has Cormier pressed against the cage, preventing Cormier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cormier is trying to pull guard but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bjornsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Cormier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bjornsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cormier tries to circle away but Bjornsson has him pinned against the cage.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson scores with a knee to the head.
Bjornsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cormiers head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjornsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cormier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bjornsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cormier wants to take the fight to the mat but Bjornsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bjornsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bjornsson scores with a shot to the side of Cormier's head.
A short uppercut from Bjornsson.

Cormier is rocked!
Bjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Cormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Cormier seems to have got his legs back now.
Cormier is trying to pull guard but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Gunnar Bjornsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Bjornsson won't allow it.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Bjornsson manages to get underhooks.

Cormier gets control of Bjornsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cormier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cormier 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 stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bjornsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cormier, pushing him back against the cage.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Bjornsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bjornsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cormiers head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
Henderson Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormier jumps guard but Bjornsson stands there with Cormier around his waist. Cormier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Bjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bjornsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

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