PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roc Le Phat (ranked 1319 p4p, 1723 weight class) and Nils Ragnaar (ranked 203 p4p, 258 weight class). Le Phat comes to the cage accompanied by Bonita Applebum. Ragnaar has chosen Mustasch - The Wave as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Le Phat
vs
Ragnaar

189 cm
31
185
18 - 15 - 0

188 cm
36
194
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roc Le Phat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnaar lands a head shot.
Ragnaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Phat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnaar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crunch! Ragnaar slams his shin into Le Phat's torso.
Le Phat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Phat moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnaar throws a hook but Le Phat avoids it easily.
Ragnaar lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Le Phat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnaar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Le Phat. That one must have hurt.
Ragnaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Le Phat's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar misses with a leg kick.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Le Phat down with leg kicks.
Ragnaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Ragnaar pushes Le Phat away with a front kick.
Le Phat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnaar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Le Phat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ragnaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ragnaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ragnaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Le Phat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Le Phat takes a shot to the head.
Ragnaar avoids a wild elbow strike from Le Phat.
Ragnaar tries to throw a body punch but Le Phat avoids it by throwing Ragnaar back against the cage.
Ragnaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Phat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the side of Le Phat's head.

Ragnaar breaks the clinch.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Le Phat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Le Phat attempts a counter takedown but Ragnaar avoids it well and moves away.
Ragnaar slips a straight right by Le Phat.
Le Phat slips under a jab.
As Ragnaar tries to get set, Le Phat tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnaar manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Ragnaar.
Le Phat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnaar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Phat is just out of range.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Le Phat wants to clinch.
Le Phat throws a body kick that misses.
Good exchange - Le Phat coming out on top.

Le Phat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Le Phat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnaar's brow.
Le Phat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Phat tries to pull guard but Ragnaar won't allow it.
A short left from Le Phat.
Le Phat tries to pull guard but Ragnaar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roc Le Phat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Phat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnaar lands a nice elbow.

Ragnaar breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Phat misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar lands a jab to Le Phat's midsection.
Ragnaar cracks Le Phat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ragnaar connects with the punch.
Ragnaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Le Phat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Phat is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Ragnaar.
A cross from Ragnaar lands.
Ragnaar misses the jab.
Ragnaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A leg kick checked by Le Phat.
Ragnaar tries to land a front kick but Le Phat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that misses.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Le Phat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnaar lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Ragnaar connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Nils Ragnaar has been cut.
Le Phat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Ragnaar.
It seemed like Ragnaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Phat takes one to the chin there.
Ragnaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ragnaar works the jab nicely.
Ragnaar with a jab.
Le Phat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragnaar connects with a looping right hand.
Le Phat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Phat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Phat ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ragnaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Le Phat tries to clinch but Ragnaar moves away
and Ragnaar counters with a good low kick that Le Phat was not able to check.
Ragnaar missing with a left hand there. Le Phat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Le Phat has closed the distance and engaged Ragnaar in a clinch.
Ragnaar blocking some punches.
Ragnaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnaar misses with the head strike.
Le Phat misses with the head strike.
Le Phat blocking some punches.
Ragnaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Phat controls his hands.
Ragnaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Phat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Phat working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ragnaar lands with a light punch inside.
Le Phat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ragnaar lands a hook that snaps the head of Le Phat backwards.
Le Phat misses with the head strike.
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!
Le Phat working aggressively here.
Le Phat lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Le Phat throws an elbow but misses.
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the side of Le Phat's head.
Ragnaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Phat lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
Le Phat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Phat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnaar to keep the fight standing.
Ragnaar tries to throw a body punch but Le Phat avoids it by throwing Ragnaar back against the cage.
Le Phat is trying to drag Ragnaar to the mat but Ragnaar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ragnaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnaar.

It looks like Roc Le Phat has been cut.
Ragnaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Ragnaar.
Le Phat wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roc Le Phat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Phat avoids the elbow strike from Ragnaar, against the cage.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Le Phat blocks a body shot from Ragnaar.
Nice body punch from Ragnaar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar lands with a right to the head.
Ragnaar pushes Le Phat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnaar lands with a left to the head.
Ragnaar prevents a body shot from Le Phat.
Le Phat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ragnaar after a bit of a struggle.
Ragnaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Phat backwards.
Ragnaar takes an elbow to the temple.
Ragnaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.

Ragnaar manages to break the clinch.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a shot to the body.
Ragnaar throws a front kick that sends Le Phat stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nils Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnaar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ragnaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragnaar with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Le Phat catches Ragnaar right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Ragnaar coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Ragnaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Le Phat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ragnaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Phat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Le Phat.
Ragnaar throws the kick towards the body but Le Phat avoids it.
Ragnaar dodges the punch combination from Le Phat.
Le Phat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Phat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the body.
Le Phat missing with a left hand there. Ragnaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ragnaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Phat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Le Phat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnaar as he jumps to the side.
Ragnaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Le Phat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragnaar misses the shot to the body.
Ragnaar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Phat counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnaar.
Le Phat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Le Phat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ragnaar delivers a nice body kick.
Le Phat throws a lazy right hand but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Le Phat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Le Phat tries to clinch up but Ragnaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Le Phat's leg. Le Phat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ragnaar lands a head shot.
Le Phat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Le Phat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Phat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragnaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnaar moves out of range as Le Phat strikes.
Le Phat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Le Phat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Le Phat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Phat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Phat's head backwards.
Le Phat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Phat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnaar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Le Phat throws out a loose jab but Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar scores with a kick to the body.
Ragnaar is looking to chop away at Le Phat's legs.
Le Phat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Phat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ragnaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Phat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragnaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ragnaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ragnaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Phat momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Le Phat. That did some damage!
Roc Le Phat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Phat manages to avoid it.
Le Phat throwing a counter right hand but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
Le Phat misses with a looping left.

Le Phat closes the distance and clinches.
Le Phat avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Le Phat working aggressively here.
A short right from Ragnaar.
Le Phat misses with some punches.
Le Phat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Phat misses with the head strike.
Le Phat working aggressively here.
Ragnaar lands with a right to the head.
Le Phat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Le Phat avoids it.
Ragnaar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ragnaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Phat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Le Phat fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnaar.
Le Phat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnaar to keep the fight standing.
Ragnaar lands an uppercut.
Ragnaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Le Phat.

Ragnaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Phat.
Ragnaar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnaar digs a good body shot into Le Phat's ribs.
Le Phat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ragnaar lands with a good body shot.
Ragnaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick that knocks Le Phat off balance momentarily.
Le Phat misses with a straight left.
Le Phat misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Phat misses with a hook
and Ragnaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnaar slips a straight right by Le Phat.
Ragnaar lands a right hook to the body.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Phat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragnaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnaar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Phat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses Le Phat's front leg but catches the back leg as Le Phat tries to avoid it.
Ragnaar lands a nice shot that snaps Le Phat's head back.
Le Phat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Le Phat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ragnaar counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roc Le Phat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Le Phat on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Phat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Le Phat misses with a kick to the body
and Ragnaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Ragnaar finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Ragnaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnaar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar!
Our winner, Nils Ragnaar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.