PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar SvenSoleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SvenSoleson's entrance music is If I had a heart. A fine choice. Fernando has chosen Miss Jackson as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

SvenSoleson
vs
Fernando

187 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnar SvenSoleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SvenSoleson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fernando's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from SvenSoleson. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fernando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernando will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fernando changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. SvenSoleson tries to avoid it but Fernando manages to keep hold of a leg and drag SvenSoleson to the ground. SvenSoleson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
SvenSoleson misses with a kick to the body.
SvenSoleson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernando has time to react.

It looks like Manny Fernando has been cut.
Fernando tries to clinch there but SvenSoleson circles away.
Ragnar SvenSoleson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando avoids a punch combination nicely.
SvenSoleson misses with a hook.
Fernando closes the distance and clinches up with SvenSoleson, looking for a takedown. Fernando pushes SvenSoleson against the cage but SvenSoleson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ragnar SvenSoleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
SvenSoleson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
SvenSoleson throws a right and a left that Fernando avoids nicely.
Fernando misses with a takedown attempt - SvenSoleson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
SvenSoleson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernando's head.
SvenSoleson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fernando shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and SvenSoleson counters with a nice body kick.

Fernando darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

SvenSoleson pushes Fernando off and gets back to his feet.
SvenSoleson looks for the body kick but Fernando saw that one coming.
SvenSoleson misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SvenSoleson swings away with a body shot that misses

and Fernando counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernando.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fernando gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fernando thows a huge punch but SvenSoleson dodges it nicely.
SvenSoleson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernando is working away from the top position though.
SvenSoleson is trying to escape back to his feet but Fernando uses the scramble to pass into side control.
SvenSoleson pushes Fernando away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fernando gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fernando is looking to take a break and control but SvenSoleson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
SvenSoleson is trying to get back to his feet.
Fernando is staying tight to SvenSoleson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fernando wants to lay and pray for a moment but SvenSoleson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernando prevents SvenSoleson from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson is trying to get back to half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Manny Fernando.
Fernando looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SvenSoleson is fending him off so far but Fernando persists. Nope, SvenSoleson circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernando tries for a takedown but SvenSoleson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
SvenSoleson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by SvenSoleson's head coaches at Tri Star BJJ/Wresting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernando fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SvenSoleson avoids it really well and circles away.
SvenSoleson keeps the fight on the outside.
SvenSoleson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
SvenSoleson sizes up Fernando with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from SvenSoleson enables Fernando to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. SvenSoleson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SvenSoleson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar SvenSoleson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Fernando's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

SvenSoleson lands a jab to Fernando's midsection.
SvenSoleson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fernando throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SvenSoleson's waist but SvenSoleson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernando off to one side.
SvenSoleson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernando.
SvenSoleson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fernando checks the leg kick.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ragnar SvenSoleson is winning the standup battle so far.
SvenSoleson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
SvenSoleson throws a head kick that misses.
SvenSoleson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SvenSoleson scores with a nice right hand.
Fernando shoots in looking for a takedown. SvenSoleson tries to sprawl out of it but Fernando keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SvenSoleson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
SvenSoleson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando shoots in and drives through. SvenSoleson sprawls well.
Ragnar SvenSoleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernando.
SvenSoleson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ragnar SvenSoleson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SvenSoleson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SvenSoleson but SvenSoleson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
SvenSoleson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernando.

Fernando gets a takedown into half guard.
Fernando trying to pass the guard but SvenSoleson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SvenSoleson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fernando is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. SvenSoleson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fernando.
Manny Fernando has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernando prevents SvenSoleson from improving his position.
SvenSoleson is staying active underneath Fernando, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
SvenSoleson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but SvenSoleson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SvenSoleson wants to stand up but Fernando is controlling him.
SvenSoleson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
SvenSoleson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fernando's guard.
SvenSoleson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
SvenSoleson stopping the sweep attempt from Fernando.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fernando working a defensive guard here.
Fernando controlling the position.
Fernando is trying to control the position but SvenSoleson postures up.
SvenSoleson being controlled here momentarily.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Manny Fernando wasn't active enough on the ground.
SvenSoleson connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SvenSoleson throws a head kick but Fernando moves out of range.
SvenSoleson misses with an uppercut. Fernando saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar SvenSoleson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Fernando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fernando fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SvenSoleson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
SvenSoleson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fernando closes the distance and clinches.
Fernando tries to score a body lock takedown but SvenSoleson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernando tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and SvenSoleson avoids it.
SvenSoleson lands with a left to the head.

Fernando gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like Fernando is going to stand back up.
Fernando not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Fernando is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando is trying to control. SvenSoleson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson is pressing down on Fernando's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
SvenSoleson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fernando wants to pass the guard but SvenSoleson is keeping the position.
Fernando wants to stand but SvenSoleson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
SvenSoleson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

SvenSoleson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
SvenSoleson controls Fernando momentarily but Fernando frees himself.
Ragnar SvenSoleson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but SvenSoleson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SvenSoleson working a defensive guard here.
Fernando trying to control but SvenSoleson is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernando fails with the takedown
and SvenSoleson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ragnar SvenSoleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
SvenSoleson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernando circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson lands a nice shot that snaps Fernando's head back.
Fernando avoids the body shot from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson loads up on a big right hand but Fernando slips the punch.
Fernando fails with a takedown attempt.
SvenSoleson throws a right and a left that Fernando avoids nicely.
Fernando takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
SvenSoleson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Fernando with that takedown attempt.
Fernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SvenSoleson throws out the jab.
SvenSoleson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Fernando looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernando stops SvenSoleson from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernando stays in close to SvenSoleson's body and controls the position.

Fernando stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando shoots in but SvenSoleson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
SvenSoleson tries to bum rush Fernando with a series of wild strikes but Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SvenSoleson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SvenSoleson cracks Fernando with an open hand slap.
Manny Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernando.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Fernando.
I think SvenSoleson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar SvenSoleson!
Ragnar SvenSoleson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Manny Fernando had this to say: 'Well done sir, you have beaten me. '.