PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Brown (ranked 490 p4p, 69 weight class) and Litill Bjornsson (ranked 33 p4p, 4 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CCR - Bad Moon Rising. Litill Bjornsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Brown
vs
Bjornsson

173 cm
21
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

174 cm
28
165 lbs
22 - 1 - 0

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Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Litill Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Bjornsson.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.

Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bjornsson stops Brown from passing to mount.
Bjornsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown trying to control the action but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Bjornsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bjornsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bjornsson shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown looking to control but Bjornsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Bjornsson gets back to half guard.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjornsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Bjornsson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown can't escape the position.
Bjornsson is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off.

Brown 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 Bjornsson gets his way!

Bjornsson looking for the choke but no joy.
Bjornsson not allowing Brown to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to break free.
Bjornsson lands a shot to the head.
Brown trying to control the position but Bjornsson manages to sink in the hooks.

Bjornsson looking for the choke but no joy.
Bjornsson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bjornsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown is trying to remain composed but Bjornsson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bjornsson trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bjornsson's head backwards.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Bjornsson catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson scores with a nice strike.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Bjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjornsson.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Bjornsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Bjornsson looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Bjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Bjornsson avoids it well and moves away.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Bjornsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a slapping body shot.
Bjornsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bjornsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
A big left from Brown misses.
Bjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Bjornsson - just one landing.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Bjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Bjornsson instigates a clinch.
Bjornsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Bjornsson blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjornsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson being controlled against the cage.

Bjornsson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brown won't allow Bjornsson to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson prevents Brown from improving his position.
Bjornsson works his way into side control.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bjornsson pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bjornsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bjornsson's back!

Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to keep control of the position but Bjornsson is staying busy.
Bjornsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bjornsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping him busy.
Bjornsson trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Bjornsson tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Bjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjornsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Bjornsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bjornsson enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bjornsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjornsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Bjornsson's legs - danger averted.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson is looking to improve his position.
Bjornsson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.

Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown passes Bjornsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown passes Bjornsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Bjornsson is defending the position.

Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bjornsson is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.

Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjornsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjornsson.

Bjornsson working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjornsson is keeping the position for now.
Brown postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bjornsson working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.

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

Brown has gone for a leg lock! Bjornsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.

Brown is looking for a triangle here but Bjornsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown prevents Bjornsson from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Billy Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown passes Bjornsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bjornsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bjornsson won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bjornsson!
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Bjornsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown moves to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Brown looking for the choke but no joy.
Bjornsson staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.

Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bjornsson is defending well though. Brown let's go of the attempt for now.
Bjornsson rolls, trying to escape but Brown keeps control of the position.
Billy Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bjornsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Brown gets his hands free.

Brown tightening his grip on Bjornsson, looking for the choke.
Billy Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I really don't envy Bjornsson right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bjornsson tries to break free.
Bjornsson trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip.
Bjornsson is really stuck here.

Bjornsson fending off the submission attempt from Brown.
Litill Bjornsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bjornsson trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown has the hooks in. Bjornsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bjornsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson is the new lightweight champion!
Litill Bjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.