PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shiny. Carl Menger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ragnarsson
vs
Menger

209 cm
22
279 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

187 cm
27
250 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Amped Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Menger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnarsson but Ragnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Menger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ragnarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Menger avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Menger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Menger.
Menger looks for a takedown but Ragnarsson sprawls well.
Menger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menger looks for a takedown but Ragnarsson sprawls well.
Menger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson thuds a left hand into Menger's body.
Menger with a poor takedown
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Menger's knee momentarily.
Menger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menger shoots and misses
and Menger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Menger's calf.
Ragnarsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Menger eats them both and turns towards Ragnarsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Carl Menger has been cut.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Menger has time to react.
Menger fails with the takedown
and Ragnarsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Menger looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson lands with a right hand.
Ragnarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ragnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the head.

Ragnarsson lands a big right hand that sends Menger crashing to the mat! Ragnarsson stays standing though and waves Menger back to his feet!
Menger fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Menger down.
Ragnarsson thuds his right hand into Menger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ragnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mengers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Menger down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Menger down.
Menger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnarsson but Ragnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carl Menger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Menger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Menger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Ragnarsson lands a big right hand that sends Menger crashing to the mat! Ragnarsson stays standing though and waves Menger back to his feet!

Menger is rocked!
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menger misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Ragnarsson cracks Menger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ragnarsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Menger to stand back up!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnarsson.
Menger looks for a takedown but Ragnarsson sprawls well.
Menger with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ragnarsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Menger toppling to the canvas! Menger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ragnarsson finish him?!
Ragnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Menger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ragnarsson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Menger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson Throws a clean left jab. Ragnarsson Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Menger's chin! Menger crumbles to the ground and Ragnarsson follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Ragnarsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
Bjorn Ragnarsson retains his heavyweight title!
Bjorn Ragnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.