PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Ragnaar (ranked 2682 p4p, 315 weight class) and Man Itizer (ranked 3627 p4p, 406 weight class). Ragnaar comes to the cage accompanied by Mustasch - The Wave. On his way into the cage it seems that Nils Ragnaar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nils Ragnaar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ragnaar
vs
Itizer

188 cm
21
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nils Ragnaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Man Itizer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itizer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Itizer scrambles back to his feet.
Itizer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Itizer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnaar. Ragnaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Itizer is looking to clinch.
Ragnaar jabs Itizer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ragnaar throws a hook but Itizer blocks it.

Ragnaar takes the fight into the clinch.
Itizer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Itizer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
A shot in the inside from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Itizer obliges.
Itizer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Itizer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnaar is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itizer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Nils Ragnaar has been cut.
Itizer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Itizer.
Itizer misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Itizer.
Itizer missing with knees to the body.
Itizer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Itizer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.
Ragnaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnaar is trying to stall.
Itizer stalling.
A short right from Itizer on the inside.
Itizer managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
A short right from Itizer.
Itizer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnaar blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Ragnaar.
A short uppercut from Itizer.
Ragnaar avoiding damage as Itizer throws knees to the body.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnaar blocks with his arms.
Itizer avoiding damage.
Itizer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Itizer backwards.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
Itizer connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itizer.
Itizer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Itizer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ragnaar blocks an uppercut.
Itizer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itizer throws a head punch that misses.
Itizer managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Itizer with a knee to the head.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itizer is defending well for now.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Itizer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ragnaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Itizer.
Itizer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnaar stalls.
Ragnaar avoids the elbow strike from Itizer, against the cage.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ragnaar avoids it.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ragnaar.
Itizer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnaar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Itizer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itizer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnaar is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar blocks an elbow strike.
Itizer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itizer managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itizer is defending well for now.
Itizer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Itizer avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Itizer lands a good knee to the midsection. Ragnaar won't want to take too many of those.
Ragnaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.
Itizer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itizer tries a body shot but Ragnaar blocks it.
Itizer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itizer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnaar is defending well for now.
Itizer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnaar blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nils Ragnaar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ragnaar clinches.
Itizer lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.
Itizer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ragnaar avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itizer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Itizer.
Man Itizer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Itizer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the head but Itizer blocks with his arms.
Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Itizer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Itizer tries a knee to the head but Ragnaar blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itizer lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Itizer.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Itizer.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Itizer avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Itizer avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Itizer scores with a knee to the head.
Ragnaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itizer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itizer is defending well for now.
Ragnaar misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Itizer fails to land.
Itizer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itizer is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itizer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ragnaar as Itizer tries to tie him up.
Ragnaar avoiding damage as Itizer throws knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Itizer avoids it.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itizer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itizer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Itizer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Itizer misses with a knee strike.
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.
Itizer trying to control the position but instead, Ragnaar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Itizer into the cage.
Itizer managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Itizer avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Itizer lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Itizer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ragnaar managing to block the knees to the body from Itizer.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Itizer avoids the damage to the body.
Itizer avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Itizer is breathing heavily.
Ragnaar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ragnaar lands a nice knee to the body.
Itizer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a right hand.
Itizer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.
Ragnaar avoiding damage.
Ragnaar lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itizer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itizer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Itizer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnaar.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ragnaar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Itizer misses with a knee to the head.
Itizer missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Itizer avoids the damage to the body.
Itizer avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itizer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Itizer wants to clinch.
Itizer wants to clinch up but Ragnaar keeps it at a distance.
Ragnaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Itizer's head backwards.
Itizer throws the left hand but Ragnaar avoids the punch easily.
Itizer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnaar circles away.
Good exchange - Ragnaar coming out on top.
Itizer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnaar circles away.
Ragnaar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Itizer.
Ragnaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Itizer is out of range and Ragnaar settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ragnaar moves into range and clinches up with Itizer.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Itizer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Itizer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Itizer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Itizer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnaar's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Itizer tries a body shot but Ragnaar blocks it.
Ragnaar has Itizer pressed against the cage.
Ragnaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itizer can do to turn this around?
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Itizer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ragnaar lands a nice knee to the body.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Itizer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Itizer is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnaar gets an underhook and turns Itizer into the cage.
Itizer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ragnaar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Itizer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a good knee to the midsection. Itizer won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Ragnaar on the inside.
A knee to the head by Ragnaar.
Itizer misses with the head strike.
Itizer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itizer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Itizer avoids it.
Itizer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Itizer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ragnaar avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnaar blocks the elbow strike.
Itizer missing with knees to the body.
Itizer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itizer slowing the pace effectively.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itizer is defending well for now.
Itizer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ragnaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Itizer fails to land.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Itizer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Itizer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar taking a breather.
Itizer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ragnaar or not.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Itizer avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnaar lands a good knee to the midsection. Itizer won't want to take too many of those.
Itizer pushes off an throws an elbow but Ragnaar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Itizer avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnaar blocks an elbow strike from Itizer.
Itizer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itizer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itizer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man Itizer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar avoiding damage as Itizer throws knees to the body.
Itizer throws a head punch that misses.
Itizer looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnaar is blocking nicely.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.
Itizer misses with the head strike.
Ragnaar lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Ragnaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnaar 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar!
After winning the bout, Nils Ragnaar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.