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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskj�ld (ranked 1184 p4p, 158 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 2119 p4p, 257 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
24 - 21 - 0 |
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198 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragnar Danneskj�ld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Danneskj�ld. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danneskj�ld.
Mamchenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Danneskj�ld throws a series of strikes that have Mamchenko backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Mamchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamchenko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamchenko, as that shot connected.
Danneskj�ld throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danneskj�ld throws a lazy body kick
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Mamchenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mamchenko tries to move into range but Danneskj�ld moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamchenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Danneskj�ld to the ground. Mamchenko is now in Danneskj�ld's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Danneskj�ld'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko lands a couple of digs.
Mamchenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Danneskj�ld wants to sweep but no luck.
Danneskj�ld has momentary wrist control but Mamchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danneskj�ld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danneskj�ld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard.
Danneskj�ld content to stall in guard here.
Danneskj�ld preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskj�ld cracks Mamchenko with a solid left hand.
Mamchenko managing to control the position.
Danneskj�ld seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamchenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Danneskj�ld wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Danneskj�ld controlling him for the moment.
Danneskj�ld pushes down on Mamchenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mamchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danneskj�ld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamchenko gets full guard.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Danneskj�ld from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Danneskj�ld postures up.
Danneskj�ld wants to pass the guard but Mamchenko is keeping the position.
Mamchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danneskj�ld is one step ahead there.
Danneskj�ld wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Mamchenko 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Danneskj�ld postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Danneskj�ld advances position into side control!
Danneskj�ld tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mamchenko wants to control but Danneskj�ld postures up.
Danneskj�ld throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Danneskj�ld working away.
Danneskj�ld tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mamchenko's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mamchenko stops Danneskj�ld from passing to mount.
Danneskj�ld trying to control the action but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danneskj�ld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamchenko keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko regains half guard.
Danneskj�ld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Danneskj�ld looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Danneskj�ld is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danneskj�ld throws a strike but Mamchenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Danneskj�ld stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Danneskj�ld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danneskj�ld drops back looking for a leg! Mamchenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamchenko manages to kick Danneskj�ld off! Danneskj�ld jumps back into Mamchenko's guard.
Danneskj�ld passes Mamchenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Danneskj�ld dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danneskj�ld tries to score with a low kick but Mamchenko moves his leg out of the way.
Danneskj�ld takes the fight into the clinch.
Mamchenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Danneskj�ld trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Danneskj�ld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Danneskj�ld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mamchenko distracts Danneskj�ld with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskj�ld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard.
Danneskj�ld trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mamchenko keeping full guard, as Danneskj�ld tries to pass.
Mamchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnar Danneskj�ld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danneskj�ld is working Mamchenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danneskj�ld tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamchenko is retaining full guard.
Danneskj�ld won't allow Mamchenko to sweep him here.
Danneskj�ld trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danneskj�ld with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskj�ld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danneskj�ld has managed to get both his arms back between Mamchenko's legs - danger averted.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Danneskj�ld postures up.
Danneskj�ld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danneskj�ld's guard.
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Danneskj�ld is retaining full guard.
Danneskj�ld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
Danneskj�ld wants to hit a switch here but Mamchenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Danneskj�ld there!
Mamchenko scoring with strikes but Danneskj�ld is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskj�ld is working to get back to half guard.
Mamchenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danneskj�ld is looking to escape.
Danneskj�ld tries to hold on but Mamchenko pushes him away.
Danneskj�ld is wriggling around trying to escape.
Danneskj�ld takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mamchenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Danneskj�ld is rocked!
Danneskj�ld tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamchenko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Danneskj�ld is out cold - huge knockout for Mamchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
In his post fight interview, Evgenii Mamchenko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Ragnar Danneskj�ld stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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