PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Islandsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Islandsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dennis
vs
Islandsson

190 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

210 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Islandsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islandsson throws a head kick that misses.
Dennis really is a fat lump.

Islandsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Islandsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dennis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dennis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dennis!
Dennis trying to control the position but Islandsson is working away.
Dennis has control of an arm but Islandsson manages to advance to Dennis's back!

Dennis showing good submission defense here.

Islandsson working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Islandsson controlling well, preventing Dennis from escaping the position.
Islandsson misses with a punch to the head.
Islandsson missing with strikes from the back.
Will Islandsson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Islandsson doesn't have the hooks in and Dennis manages to turn into his guard.
Islandsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dennis trying to control but Islandsson is working from the bottom.
Islandsson is pulling down on Dennis's head. It's preventing any offense from Dennis, at least for the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bjorn Islandsson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Islandsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islandsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennis is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dennis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Islandsson uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dennis trying to remain calm as Islandsson controls from the top position.

Islandsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Islandsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dennis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Islandsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islandsson happy to just control the position for now.
Islandsson trying to control the action but Dennis is working from the bottom.

Islandsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dennis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Islandsson but great work by Dennis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Islandsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Islandsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dennis fails to pull guard.
Islandsson digs a right hand into Dennis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dennis's gas tank.
Islandsson prevents the takedown attempt.

Islandsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Islandsson misses with a head kick.

Islandsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Islandsson is keen to just control but Dennis is a slippery customer.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Islandsson stands up out of the half guard.
Bjorn Islandsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennis moves in looking to clinch but Islandsson pushes him off.
Islandsson misses with a body kick.

Islandsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Islandsson stands up and waves to Dennis to follow him.

Islandsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dennis sprawls well initially but Islandsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandsson not doing much here.
Dennis wants to improve his position but Islandsson is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Islandsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Islandsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dennis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islandsson is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.

Islandsson decides to return to a standing position.
Islandsson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Dennis tries to sprawl but Islandsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Islandsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Islandsson misses with a head shot. Dennis uses the momentum to regain guard.

Islandsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Islandsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis looking for a sweep but Islandsson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Islandsson throwing strikes here but Dennis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Islandsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Islandsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Islandsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Islandsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dennis is trying to maintain the position but Islandsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Islandsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Islandsson looking to finish with strikes here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dennis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Islandsson has taken his back.
Dennis has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Islandsson.
Dennis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dennis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Islandsson gets his way!

Islandsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandsson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Islandsson trying to control momentarily.
Islandsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Islandsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Islandsson is hanging on to Dennis's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islandsson has good solid back control here.
Islandsson keeps control of the position as Dennis tries to break free.
Islandsson is not going to allow Dennis to sit and survive in this position.
Islandsson is riding his opponent, not letting Dennis buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Islandsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dennis wants to control his opponent's hands but Islandsson gets his hands free.
Islandsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Islandsson misses with punches from the back.
Daniel Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjorn Islandsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good control from Islandsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Islandsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Islandsson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Islandsson!