PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Testa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Testa
vs
Thorvaldson

175 cm
25
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
26
163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Testa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Thorvaldson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorvaldson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Testa tries to move into range but Thorvaldson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorvaldson throws a series of strikes that have Testa backpedaling.
Thorvaldson works over Testa's head and body with a nice combination.
Testa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thorvaldson lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorvaldson connects with a looping right hand.
Thorvaldson cracks Testa with an open hand slap.

Testa is rocked!
Testa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Nice combo by Thorvaldson! Oh, that's hurt him - Testa falls to the canvas and Thorvaldson follows him into side control.
Oh Testa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Thorvaldson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Testa has escaped the position, nice work there.

Thorvaldson is trying to get an arm triangle but Testa is defending well.

Thorvaldson swings around for an armbar but Testa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thorvaldson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testa wants to stand but Thorvaldson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Testa seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorvaldson being controlled here, momentarily.

Thorvaldson is working an open guard so Testa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Testa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorvaldson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Testa scrambles back to his feet.
Testa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thorvaldson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Thorvaldson finds it's target.
Thorvaldson clobbers Testa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Testa takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorvaldson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Testa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorvaldson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorvaldson fails to land with a series of punches.
Testa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Testa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ragnar Thorvaldson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Testa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Testa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorvaldson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Testa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorvaldson lands a nice looking body shot.
Testa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorvaldson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Testa scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testa slips a jab and a cross from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorvaldson connects with a single shot there.
Thorvaldson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorvaldson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Testa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thorvaldson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Testa ducks right into an uppercut from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson scores with a jab to the body.
Testa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thorvaldson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Testa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thorvaldson lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnar Thorvaldson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Testa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorvaldson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorvaldson.
Testa ducks right into an uppercut from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson lands a jab to Testa's midsection.
Thorvaldson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorvaldson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Testa doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorvaldson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Thorvaldson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thorvaldson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Thorvaldson does no damage.
Thorvaldson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thorvaldson lands a nice hook to Testa's body. Testa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Testa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Testa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorvaldson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Testa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thorvaldson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Testa back to the cage. Thorvaldson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Testa dodges the punch combination from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson fails to land with a series of punches.
Testa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorvaldson misses with a two punch combination.
Testa appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Testa under the eye.
Ragnar Thorvaldson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Thorvaldson.
Testa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Thorvaldson. Beautiful body shot.
Thorvaldson with a nice cross.
Testa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Testa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorvaldson misses with the combination.
Thorvaldson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Testa's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Testa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorvaldson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thorvaldson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Testa is looking for a counter combo.
Testa slips a jab and a cross from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson lands with a nice body punch.
Thorvaldson lands with an overhand left.
Thorvaldson throws a one two combo.
Thorvaldson connects with a body shot that sends Testa's belly button to the back.
Thorvaldson throws a looping overhand right but Testa ducks down to avoid it.
Thorvaldson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTesta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorvaldson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Testa's head backwards.
Thorvaldson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thorvaldson works over Testa's head and body with a nice combination.
Thorvaldson cracks Testa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Testa walks into a left hand.
Thorvaldson scores with the left hand. Testa knows he should have avoided that one.
Thorvaldson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thorvaldson lands a slapping body shot.
Thorvaldson scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Testa needs to keep his hands up - Thorvaldson had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Testa's head backwards.
Thorvaldson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Thorvaldson does no damage.
Thorvaldson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Testa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thorvaldson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Thorvaldson finds it's way through Testa's defenses.
Testa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thorvaldson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thorvaldson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorvaldson is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Thorvaldson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Thorvaldson 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!

Testa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorvaldson throws a right and a left that Testa avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Thorvaldson finds it's target.
Thorvaldson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Testa in his tracks.
Thorvaldson scores with a jab.
Thorvaldson lands with a hook. Testa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thorvaldson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorvaldson scores with a jab.
Thorvaldson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorvaldson looks to land a combination. Testa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Testa avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson looks to land a combination but Testa avoids it well.
Testa throws a counter high kick but Thorvaldson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thorvaldson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thorvaldson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Thorvaldson.
No joy there for Thorvaldson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Testa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorvaldson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Testa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Testa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorvaldson throws a right and a left that Testa avoids nicely.
Testa is looking for a counter combo.
Testa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorvaldson.
Testa throws a counter high kick but Thorvaldson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thorvaldson punishes Testa's body with a nice straight punch.
Thorvaldson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Testa throws a quick counter head kick but Thorvaldson was just out of range.
Thorvaldson misses with a two punch combination.
Testa is looking for a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Thorvaldson misses its intended target.
Thorvaldson throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Thorvaldson misses its intended target.
Thorvaldson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thorvaldson throws a jab when Testa was well out of range.
Testa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thorvaldson looks to land a right hand but Testa moved out of range.
Testa is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thorvaldson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorvaldson lands a jab.
Thorvaldson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Thorvaldson does no damage.
Chuck Testa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorvaldson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thorvaldson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Testa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorvaldson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTesta.
Thorvaldson throws a series of punches but Testa avoids them all with ease.
Testa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Testa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTesta.
Sloppy strikes from Thorvaldson. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Testa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Testa moves out of range as Thorvaldson strikes.
Testa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Testa moves out of range as Thorvaldson strikes.
Testa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thorvaldson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Testa doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thorvaldson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorvaldson throws a body punch but Testa moves out of range.
Testa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Testa moves out of range as Thorvaldson strikes.
Testa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thorvaldson throws a lazy right hand but Testa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Testa is looking for a counter combo.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook
and Testa counters with a big head kick but Thorvaldson shrugs it off.
Thorvaldson throws a series of punches but Testa moves out of range.
Thorvaldson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTesta.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Thorvaldson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorvaldson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Thorvaldson!
Ragnar Thorvaldson thanked the fans post fight for their support.