PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Ragnarrson (ranked 3201 p4p, 24844 weight class) and Beaver Shaver (ranked 390 p4p, 556 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ragnarrson
vs
Shaver

185 cm
19
185
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
191
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Fast

Un-Kaged Nutrition

Fantasy Threads

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Ragnarrson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaver blocks a jab.
Ragnarrson lands with a hook. Shaver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragnarrson connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Beaver Shaver has been cut.
Ivar Ragnarrson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarrson lands a body shot.
Ragnarrson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarrson throws a series of punches but Shaver avoids them all with ease.
Shaver tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarrson is wise to it.
Ragnarrson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaver misses with a body kick.
Ragnarrson works the jab nicely.
Ragnarrson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Shaver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ragnarrson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ragnarrson's guard now, I'm sure.
Ragnarrson wants to get back to his feet but Shaver passes into half guard.
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!

Ragnarrson tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Ragnarrson's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ragnarrson is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Ragnarrson won't allow it.
Ragnarrson is looking to control Shaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnarrson avoid being mounted?
Ragnarrson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver thows a huge punch but Ragnarrson dodges it nicely.
Shaver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Ragnarrson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ragnarrson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaver.
Shaver trying to mount his opponent but Ragnarrson defends it.
Ragnarrson is looking to escape.
Ragnarrson is controlling Shaver's trapped leg to prevent Shaver from advancing to side control.
Shaver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ragnarrson trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shaver connects with a nice short shot to Ragnarrson's temple.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarrson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnarrson defending well though.
Ragnarrson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarrson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ragnarrson is trying to keep Shaver in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaver moves away from the strike by Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaver on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Ragnarrson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaver tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Shaver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ragnarrson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ragnarrson's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarrson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ragnarrson keeping full guard, as Shaver tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarrson is pulling down on Shaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaver, at least for the moment.
Ragnarrson wants to stand but Shaver is controlling the position.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarrson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Ragnarrson is keeping the position.
Shaver throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarrson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beaver Shaver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beaver Shaver's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ragnarrson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaver.
Ragnarrson misses with a left hand

and Shaver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ragnarrson tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Ragnarrson pushes Shaver off looking to stand but Shaver dives back in and keeps control.
Ragnarrson won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarrson trying to control but Shaver postures up.
Shaver trying to control the action but Ragnarrson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver prevents Ragnarrson from improving his position.
Beaver Shaver has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragnarrson tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Ragnarrson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ragnarrson tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.

Shaver is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ragnarrson as he works his way to full guard.
Shaver throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaver stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarrson.
Shaver advances to half guard.
Shaver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragnarrson controlling the position for now.
Ragnarrson is looking to control Shaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnarrson avoid being mounted?
Ragnarrson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarrson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ragnarrson controlling the position.
Ragnarrson trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivar Ragnarrson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarrson misses with a looping right.
Shaver ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarrson.
Ivar Ragnarrson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarrson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarrson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaver unleashes a big counter combination but Ragnarrson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ragnarrson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shaver counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson looks to land a left hand but Shaver moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarrson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaver.
Ragnarrson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Ragnarrson misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarrson. Those never looked like landing.
Shaver only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Shaver shoots in and gets a takedown into Ragnarrson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarrson trying to control the position.
Shaver stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson controls Shaver momentarily but Shaver frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver lands a couple of elbows.
Ragnarrson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Ragnarrson is keeping the position.
Ragnarrson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beaver Shaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beaver Shaver's cut.
That's time! Ragnarrson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ragnarrson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Shaver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ragnarrson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Ragnarrson is keeping the position.
Ragnarrson managing to control the position.
Ragnarrson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarrson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver passes Ragnarrson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shaver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shaver is just content to waste time from the top position. Ragnarrson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ragnarrson has his hands on Shaver's head, controlling the position.
Ragnarrson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ragnarrson wanted to stand there but Shaver had control of the position.
Ragnarrson stopping the sweep attempt from Shaver.
Beaver Shaver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaver is pulling down on Ragnarrson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarrson, at least for the moment.
Shaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaver, not yet.
Ragnarrson stays in close to Shaver's body and controls the position.
Ragnarrson pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
It looks like Ragnarrson is going to stand back up.
Shaver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnarrson is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarrson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ragnarrson is thwarting Shaver's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaver is looking for a sweep. Ragnarrson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaver trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarrson loads up on a big right hand but Shaver slips the punch.
Ragnarrson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ragnarrson thinking.
Shaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarrson.
Shaver tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarrson is wise to it.
Ragnarrson misses with a hook. Shaver ducked under it nicely.
Ivar Ragnarrson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Ragnarrson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaver feints a counter leg kick.
Ragnarrson misses with a right hand
and Shaver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ragnarrson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarrson scores with a hook to the body. Shaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaver lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ragnarrson takes a step back to recover.
Ragnarrson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Shaver gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarrson is trying to control Shaver's posture but Shaver avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaver trying to control the position but Ragnarrson is working away.
Ragnarrson looks to move to half guard but instead Shaver has passed into mount! Damn!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Beaver Shaver.
I've got Shaver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Ragnarrson!