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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Bjorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Bjorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjorn closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Bjorn lands a damaging elbow.
Bjorn stalls.
Bjorn connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andre Gracie has been cut.
The referee calls for Bjorn to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bjorn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bjorn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjorn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bjorn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorn lands a nice knee to the body.
Bjorn lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjorn.
Bjorn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bjorn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bjorn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on Bjorn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bjorn lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bjorn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ragnar Bjorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Gracie.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Bjorn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bjorn manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Bjorn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ragnar Bjorn.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Bjorn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bjorn landing knees to the head.
Gracie is trying to drag Bjorn to the mat but Bjorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bjorn controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bjorn.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bjorn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bjorn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bjorn lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjorn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Bjorn scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Bjorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bjorn moves into the clinch.
Gracie is trying to drag Bjorn to the mat but Bjorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bjorn avoiding damage.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bjorn just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Bjorn lands a nice knee to the body.
Bjorn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bjorn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjorn controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bjorn lands a knee to the body.
Bjorn prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjorn is stalling here.
Bjorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Bjorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ragnar Bjorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Gracie.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bjorn tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Bjorn to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ragnar Bjorn.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjorn closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Bjorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Bjorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjorn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ragnar Bjorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Bjorn. Bjorn maintains the clinch.
Bjorn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bjorn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bjorn after a bit of a struggle.
Bjorn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Andre Gracie's cut even more.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bjorn just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjorn misses with a knee to the head.
Bjorn stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Bjorn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bjorn drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Bjorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Bjorn working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Bjorn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bjorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bjorn obliges.
Bjorn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie has Bjorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bjorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ragnar Bjorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Gracie.
Bjorn stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ragnar Bjorn.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Bjorn. Bjorn maintains the clinch.
Bjorn has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Bjorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bjorn scores a nice knee to the body.
Bjorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Bjorn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn scores a nice knee to the body.
Bjorn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjorn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bjorn.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bjorn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bjorn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bjorn scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bjorn landing knees to the body.
Bjorn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bjorn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bjorn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bjorn effectively controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bjorn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bjorn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bjorn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bjorn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ragnar Bjorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Bjorn clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bjorn drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Bjorn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ragnar Bjorn.
Bjorn leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bjorn moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Bjorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Bjorn forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bjorn to work.
Bjorn scores with a knee to the head.
Bjorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bjorn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bjorn lands a knee to the head.
Bjorn lands a nice knee to the body.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bjorn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bjorn crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn slowing the pace effectively.
Bjorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bjorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bjorn obliges.
Bjorn leaning against his opponent.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Ragnar Bjorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Gracie.
Bjorn lands a knee to the head.
Bjorn lands a knee to the body.
Bjorn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bjorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjorn scores with a knee to the head.
Bjorn manages to break the clinch.
Ragnar Bjorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjorn feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjorn swivels and escapes.
Bjorn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Bjorn crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bjorn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Bjorn has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bjorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bjorn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bjorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Bjorn.
Bjorn moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Bjorn had his way with Andre Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bjorn but Bjorn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjorn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjorn drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bjorn tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Bjorn lands a knee to the head.
Gracie is working for takedown but Bjorn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bjorn scores with a knee to the head.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bjorn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ragnar Bjorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Gracie.
Bjorn moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Bjorn.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Bjorn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjorn has Gracie pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn landing knees to the body.
Bjorn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bjorn leaning against his opponent.
Bjorn lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Andre Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bjorn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ragnar Bjorn.
Bjorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bjorn pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjorn scores with a knee to the head.
Bjorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Bjorn.
Bjorn is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ragnar Bjorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bjorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andre Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bjorn pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Bjorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjorn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Bjorn!
Ragnar Bjorn very nearly forgot to thank //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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