PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taishi Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mori comes to the cage accompanied by The House That Snow Built. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mori
vs
Danneskjöld

183 cm
24
210 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
200 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

SP Ultimate Nutrition
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taishi Mori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskjöld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Taishi Mori has been cut.

Mori looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mori lands a nice short elbow.

Danneskjöld looking for submissions off his back.
Danneskjöld trying to hold on to Mori's head to control him but Mori postures up.
We've been hearing that Mori has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Mori seems to be working for a kimura but Danneskjöld defends the submission attempt.

Danneskjöld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Danneskjöld actively working from the bottom here.

Danneskjöld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mori pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori is trying to control. Danneskjöld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mori seems to be looking for submissions.
Danneskjöld won't allow Mori to pass to mount.

Danneskjöld looking for submissions off his back.

Mori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danneskjöld sees it coming and defends easily.
Danneskjöld is trying to get back to full guard.
Mori working Danneskjöld over with strikes.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Mori has control of the leg.

Mori is working for a kimura but Danneskjöld is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mori landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Danneskjöld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mori is looking for a kimura but Danneskjöld is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mori to get the leverage.

Mori is working for a kimura but Danneskjöld is defending it quite comfortably.
Mori throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Danneskjöld to regain full guard.
Danneskjöld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danneskjöld wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danneskjöld is keeping the position for now.

Mori drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mori jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mori trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Mori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Danneskjöld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danneskjöld has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mori postures up.

Danneskjöld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mori defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori passes Danneskjöld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mori is looking to take a break and control but Danneskjöld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danneskjöld keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Danneskjöld is refusing to be controlled, as Mori sits in half guard.
Mori lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Danneskjöld wants to control but Mori is keeping busy.
Mori wants to pass to mount but Danneskjöld is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danneskjöld tries to roll over but Mori keeps him under control.

Danneskjöld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taishi Mori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taishi Mori's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mori avoids it really well and circles away.
Mori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danneskjöld can do to turn this around?
Mori needs to keep his hands up - Danneskjöld had a free shot at his head there.
Mori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mori tries a head kick but it misses.
Danneskjöld tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danneskjöld somewhat.
Danneskjöld shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mori pinned against the cage. Mori gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taishi Mori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Danneskjöld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danneskjöld will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld avoids the head kick by Mori.
Danneskjöld misses with a series of wild punches.
Mori throws a head kick but Danneskjöld moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mori or perhaps it was just good defense by Danneskjöld, which made it look bad.
Mori slips a jab and a cross from Danneskjöld.
Mori is looking to counter with head kicks.
Danneskjöld throws a head kick that misses.
Mori drops down looking for a counter takedown but Danneskjöld sprawls and moves away.
Mori tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Danneskjöld defends well and Mori ends up having to push Danneskjöld into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Danneskjöld has Mori up against the cage in a clinch.
Danneskjöld is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mori pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mori missing with knees to the body.

Danneskjöld tightens his grip and picks Mori up, before dumping him to the ground. Mori manages to land in guard.
Danneskjöld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danneskjöld's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Mori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danneskjöld stands up over Mori, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danneskjöld stopping the sweep attempt from Mori.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danneskjöld's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Danneskjöld working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Mori working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Danneskjöld has passed into half guard!
Mori is trying to control but can't.
Danneskjöld drops an elbow to the side of Mori's head.
Danneskjöld seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori tries to get to full guard but Danneskjöld has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld lands strikes from half guard.
Danneskjöld blocks the strikes from Mori.
Danneskjöld thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mori's head.
Mori gets back to full guard.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Mori is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danneskjöld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danneskjöld postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Danneskjöld chips away with some ground and pound.
Mori with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Danneskjöld can't handle though.
Mori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori keeping full guard, as Danneskjöld tries to pass.
Danneskjöld with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Mori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Danneskjöld passes into half guard.

Mori actively working from the bottom here.
Danneskjöld slips a nice elbow through Mori's hands, connecting with Mori's forehead.
Danneskjöld lands strikes from half guard.
Mori is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danneskjöld scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Danneskjöld postures up and lands a big shot to Mori's brow.
Mori is trying to control the position but Danneskjöld postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Danneskjöld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taishi Mori's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Danneskjöld goes for a double leg but Mori avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mori continues to drive forward.
Mori closes the distance but Danneskjöld moves to the side

and Danneskjöld counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mori won't be happy with that.
Mori takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mori wants to control but Danneskjöld postures up.
Danneskjöld working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Danneskjöld creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Danneskjöld tries for a kimura but Mori is defending well.
Mori wants to control but Danneskjöld postures up.
Danneskjöld working the head with strikes.
Danneskjöld working the head and body with strikes.
Mori is trying to control Danneskjöld's posture but Danneskjöld avoids it.
Mori is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Danneskjöld winds up and cracks Mori with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Mori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danneskjöld pulls his head out easily.

Danneskjöld seems to be working for a kimura but Mori defends the submission attempt.
Mori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mori has hold of Danneskjöld's hands but Danneskjöld slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Mori looking for submissions off his back.
Danneskjöld is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Danneskjöld is working for a kimura but Mori is defending it quite comfortably.
Danneskjöld working the head and body with strikes.

Mori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danneskjöld is nestled in close to Mori, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Danneskjöld winds up and cracks Mori with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Danneskjöld seems to be working for a kimura but Mori defends the submission attempt.

Danneskjöld 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Danneskjöld winds up and cracks Mori with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mori won't allow Danneskjöld to pass to mount.
Mori is refusing to be controlled, as Danneskjöld sits in half guard.
Danneskjöld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mori is trying to control but can't.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld blocks the strikes from Mori.
Mori is looking to improve his position.

Mori actively working from the bottom here.
Mori on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Mori is defending against the submission attempts here by Danneskjöld.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Danneskjöld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Danneskjöld 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Danneskjöld!
Our winner, Ragnar Danneskjöld, 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.
Taishi Mori spoke after the fight, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Euolucao - BEEF'.