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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar SvenSoleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Zaitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SvenSoleson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If I had a heart. Ragnar SvenSoleson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnar SvenSoleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Zaitsu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SvenSoleson throws a head kick but Zaitsu moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - SvenSoleson scores with a four punch combination!
SvenSoleson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
SvenSoleson passes Zaitsu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zaitsu is looking for a sweep. SvenSoleson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SvenSoleson is looking for a kimura here.
Zaitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaitsu looking for submissions off his back.
SvenSoleson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SvenSoleson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
SvenSoleson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
SvenSoleson is keen to just control but Zaitsu is a slippery customer.
Zaitsu trying to control but SvenSoleson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson uses his free foot to push down on Zaitsu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zaitsu.
Zaitsu regains half guard.
Zaitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but SvenSoleson pulls his head out easily.
SvenSoleson controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from SvenSoleson there.
SvenSoleson is keen to just control but Zaitsu is a slippery customer.
Zaitsu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
SvenSoleson wants to pass the guard but Zaitsu is defending well.
SvenSoleson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
SvenSoleson drops an elbow to the side of Zaitsu's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SvenSoleson working Zaitsu over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
SvenSoleson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zaitsu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zaitsu wants to get back to full guard.
SvenSoleson controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from SvenSoleson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zaitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but SvenSoleson pulls his head out easily.
Zaitsu is looking for a sweep. SvenSoleson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from SvenSoleson there.
Zaitsu wants to control but SvenSoleson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
SvenSoleson prevents Zaitsu from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with SvenSoleson in particular looking to stall.
SvenSoleson wants to stand up but Zaitsu is controlling the position.
SvenSoleson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zaitsu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zaitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Zaitsu wants to control but SvenSoleson is keeping busy.
SvenSoleson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Zaitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
SvenSoleson working over Zaitsu with some ground and pound. Zaitsu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
SvenSoleson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
SvenSoleson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaitsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but SvenSoleson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zaitsu is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with SvenSoleson in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SvenSoleson decides to return to a standing position.
Zaitsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson misses with a wild combination.
Zaitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaitsu lands a leg kick that knocks SvenSoleson off balance momentarily.
SvenSoleson dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaitsu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar SvenSoleson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SvenSoleson wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaitsu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and SvenSoleson avoids it.
Zaitsu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
SvenSoleson avoids the elbow strike from Zaitsu, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar SvenSoleson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zaitsu misses with a low kick.
SvenSoleson misses with a head kick.
SvenSoleson misses with a looping left.
Zaitsu doesn't manage to clinch there - SvenSoleson circles away.
Zaitsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaitsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson works Zaitsu's body with a nice hook.
Zaitsu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaitsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but SvenSoleson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaitsu wants to clinch up but SvenSoleson keeps it at a distance.
SvenSoleson goes for a double leg but Zaitsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaitsu continues to drive forward.
Nice elbow from Zaitsu.
SvenSoleson tries for a takedown but Zaitsu manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar SvenSoleson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaitsu throws an elbow but misses.
SvenSoleson avoids the elbow strike from Zaitsu, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson wants the takedown. Zaitsu is fighting it off but SvenSoleson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zaitsu's guard against the cage.
SvenSoleson won't allow Zaitsu to sweep him here.
Zaitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SvenSoleson defends well.
Zaitsu working for a triangle but SvenSoleson defends it easily.
Zaitsu wants to stand and escape but SvenSoleson is having none of it.
SvenSoleson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
SvenSoleson distracts Zaitsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
SvenSoleson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaitsu's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson trying to control but Zaitsu is working from the bottom.
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!
Zaitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SvenSoleson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Millions Top Team inform us that Zaitsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zaitsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
SvenSoleson lands a couple of digs.
SvenSoleson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
SvenSoleson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
SvenSoleson preventing the sweep.
Zaitsu trying to control the position.
Zaitsu looking for a guillotine here but SvenSoleson defends easily.
SvenSoleson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
SvenSoleson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
SvenSoleson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaitsu's head.
SvenSoleson trying to control but Zaitsu is working from the bottom.
SvenSoleson passes into half guard.
SvenSoleson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
SvenSoleson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson working Zaitsu over with strikes.
SvenSoleson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zaitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnar SvenSoleson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SvenSoleson drops an elbow to the side of Zaitsu's head.
Zaitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SvenSoleson is trying to control. Zaitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SvenSoleson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zaitsu has hold of SvenSoleson's hands but SvenSoleson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar SvenSoleson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
SvenSoleson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zaitsu tries to buck SvenSoleson off but SvenSoleson is having none of it.
SvenSoleson cracks Zaitsu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zaitsu is still in real trouble! Can SvenSoleson finish him?
Zaitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
SvenSoleson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zaitsu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
SvenSoleson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
SvenSoleson is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaitsu is defending well.
Zaitsu is trying to escape the position but SvenSoleson is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SvenSoleson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zaitsu to see if he's OK.
Zaitsu struggling a bit here.
SvenSoleson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zaitsu seems to have recovered his senses.
SvenSoleson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson lands a decent elbow from side control.
SvenSoleson scores with a couple of short elbows.
SvenSoleson looks up at the clock and then as Zaitsu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, SvenSoleson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
SvenSoleson tries to advance to mount but Zaitsu denies him.
SvenSoleson stands up.
SvenSoleson throws a good cross that connects.
SvenSoleson looking to score a takedown here. Zaitsu is defending well but SvenSoleson drives through and ends up in Zaitsu's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsu keeping moving, preventing SvenSoleson from controlling successfully.
SvenSoleson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaitsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, SvenSoleson has managed to get both his arms back between Zaitsu's legs - danger averted.
Akira Zaitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar SvenSoleson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
SvenSoleson'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.
Zaitsu wants to sweep here but SvenSoleson controlling him for the moment.
SvenSoleson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ragnar SvenSoleson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
SvenSoleson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaitsu throws a leg kick but SvenSoleson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Zaitsu. No joy for SvenSoleson on that attempt.
SvenSoleson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaitsu instigates a clinch.
SvenSoleson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsu can do to turn this around?
SvenSoleson dodges an elbow strike from Zaitsu.
Zaitsu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson avoids the elbow strike from Zaitsu, against the cage.
Zaitsu pushes off an throws an elbow but SvenSoleson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zaitsu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
SvenSoleson works on Zaitsu's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaitsu throws an elbow but it misses.
SvenSoleson blocks an elbow strike.
SvenSoleson avoids the elbow strike from Zaitsu, against the cage.
SvenSoleson blocks an elbow strike.
Zaitsu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaitsu is trying to maintain a safe position but SvenSoleson gets an underhook and turns Zaitsu into the cage.
Zaitsu misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson blocks an elbow strike from Zaitsu.
Zaitsu misses with an elbow strike.
SvenSoleson tries to break the clinch but Zaitsu is controlling the position.
Zaitsu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaitsu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
SvenSoleson blocks the elbow strike.
SvenSoleson avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaitsu.
Zaitsu throws an elbow but it misses.
SvenSoleson avoids the elbow strike from Zaitsu, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaitsu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaitsu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar SvenSoleson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SvenSoleson, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar SvenSoleson!
After winning the bout, Ragnar SvenSoleson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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