PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thorin Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Kearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kearns comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Paul Thorn "It's a Great Day to Whup Somebody's Ass" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ragnarsson
vs
Kearns

172 cm
23
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorin Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Kearns!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ragnarsson instigates a clinch.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown but Kearns manages to get underhooks.

Kearns manages to break the clinch.
Kearns lands a high kick!
Ragnarsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kearns tries to clinch up but Ragnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kearns just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kearns is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kearns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice shot by Kearns.
Kearns throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kearns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Ragnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kearns looks to clinch

and Ragnarsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kearns!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ragnarsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kearns.
Ragnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Kearns.

Kearns ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kearns no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kearns being controlled here, momentarily.
Kearns is trying to control the position but Ragnarsson postures up.
Kearns is looking to stand up but Ragnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ragnarsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ragnarsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kearns!
Kearns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice body kick.
Kearns looks winded!

Ragnarsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kearns's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kearns is trying to keep Ragnarsson in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson pushes down on Kearns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kearns is looking to improve his position.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ragnarsson decides to stand up.
Kearns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.

Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kearns napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ragnarsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kearns is letting Ragnarsson control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorin Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kearns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kearns throws a one two combo.
Kearns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson is looking for a counter combo.
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kearns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Ragnarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kearns to the ground. Ragnarsson is now in Kearns's guard.
Ragnarsson with a nice head shot there.
Ragnarsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ragnarsson gets to his feet. Kearns looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ragnarsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kearns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kearns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Kearns.
Dennis Kearns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kearns tries to clinch but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Kearns is breathing heavily.
Kearns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorin Ragnarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kearns misses with a kick to the body.

Ragnarsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kearns on his heels. He'll look to pass Kearns's guard now, I'm sure.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ragnarsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kearns wants to stand but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.

Kearns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ragnarsson is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ragnarsson stops Kearns from standing up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dennis Kearns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ragnarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kearns to the ground. Ragnarsson is now in Kearns's guard.

Ragnarsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dennis Kearns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kearns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ragnarsson feints and as Kearns raises his hands in defense, Ragnarsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ragnarsson content to stall in guard here.

Kearns is looking for a triangle here but Ragnarsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kearns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorin Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kearns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kearns wants to get back to his feet but Ragnarsson drags him back down.
Ragnarsson looks up at the clock and then as Kearns takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ragnarsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Kearns's face as Ragnarsson controls the position.
Ragnarsson is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kearns's face as Ragnarsson controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorin Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kearns scores with a one two! Ragnarsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson throws a wild body kick that Kearns sees coming a mile off.
Kearns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ragnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.

Ragnarsson pushes Kearns up against the cage in a clinch.

Ragnarsson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ragnarsson controls the position.
Kearns is looking for a sweep.

Ragnarsson decides to stand back up.
Kearns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Kearns breaks away and moves out of range.
Kearns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Kearns avoids it well and moves away.
Kearns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Kearns moves out of range.
Kearns tries a head kick but it misses.
Kearns misses with a two punch combination.
Kearns misses the shot to the body.
Kearns doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.

Ragnarsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kearns's guard.
Ragnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ragnarsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kearns can't keep his opponent in guard - Ragnarsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kearns trying to control but Ragnarsson postures up.
Ragnarsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kearns can do to turn this around?
Kearns working to try and regain half guard.
Kearns's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Thorin Ragnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kearns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ragnarsson controlling the pace for now.
Kearns tries to hold on but Ragnarsson pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson controlling the pace for now.
Ragnarsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ragnarsson content just to control the position here.
Ragnarsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kearns for as long as he can get away with.
Kearns is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kearns tries to reverse the position but Ragnarsson maintains control.
Dennis Kearns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorin Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ragnarsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorin Ragnarsson!
The defeated Dennis Kearns had this to say: 'You wanna waste my time? Okay. I call my lawyer. He's the best lawyer in Miami. He's such a good lawyer, that by tomorrow morning, you gonna be working in Alaska. So dress warm.'.