PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andres Mapanglait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnhildur Haraldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mapanglait
vs
Haraldsson

200 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Mapanglait!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnhildur Haraldsson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mapanglait looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mapanglait tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Haraldsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mapanglait closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haraldsson circles away.
Mapanglait lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mapanglait displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haraldsson throws out the jab.
Haraldsson throws a wild body kick that Mapanglait sees coming a mile off.
Mapanglait's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haraldsson under the eye.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mapanglait.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mapanglait trying to control the position but Haraldsson is working away.
Haraldsson gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Mapanglait is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Haraldsson as he works his way to full guard.
Haraldsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mapanglait's guard.
Haraldsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mapanglait working a defensive guard here.
Haraldsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haraldsson trying to control but Mapanglait is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haraldsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mapanglait manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haraldsson has Mapanglait in his guard.
Haraldsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mapanglait manages to get himself to full guard.
Haraldsson won't allow Mapanglait to sweep him here.
Haraldsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mapanglait keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Haraldsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mapanglait is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mapanglait is striking from the bottom but Haraldsson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mapanglait is trying to get back to full guard.
Mapanglait is trying to stand up here but Haraldsson is controlling him well.

Haraldsson is looking for a kimura but Mapanglait is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haraldsson to get the leverage.

Haraldsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mapanglait has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haraldsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mapanglait knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mapanglait really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mapanglait flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Haraldsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mapanglait sees it coming and defends easily.
Mapanglait is trying to control but Haraldsson manages to pass to mount!
Mapanglait is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mapanglait defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Haraldsson.

Haraldsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mapanglait is on top in guard.
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 Andres Mapanglait will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mapanglait's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Haraldsson throws out a leg kick but Mapanglait moves out of range and Haraldsson only half commits.
Mapanglait misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haraldsson.
A leg kick checked by Mapanglait.
Haraldsson digs a good hook to Mapanglait's body.
Haraldsson cracks the inside of Mapanglait's front leg.
Mapanglait shoots in for a takedown but Haraldsson shows good takedown defense.
Mapanglait takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mapanglait shoots in for a takedown but Haraldsson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Mapanglait. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haraldsson tries to work over Mapanglait's front leg with a kick but Mapanglait checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mapanglait shoots in for a takedown but Haraldsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haraldsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mapanglait misses with a takedown attempt - Haraldsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mapanglait gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Haraldsson counters with a three punch combo that has Mapanglait backing up. Mapanglait nods at Haraldsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Haraldsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mapanglait which made him look bad.
Mapanglait fails with a takedown attempt.
Haraldsson misses the shot to the body.
Haraldsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mapanglait chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haraldsson can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mapanglait. Those never looked like landing.
Haraldsson lands with a nice body punch.
Haraldsson lands with a cross.
Haraldsson scores with a nice head shot.
Haraldsson scores with a shot to the body.
Haraldsson leaves Mapanglait with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haraldsson lands a body shot.
Haraldsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mapanglait's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haraldsson throws out a loose jab but Mapanglait uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haraldsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mapanglait's calf.
Haraldsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson lands with a right hand.
Ragnhildur Haraldsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haraldsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haraldsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haraldsson tries for a takedown but Mapanglait sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haraldsson thuds a left hand into Mapanglait's body.
Haraldsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haraldsson leaves Mapanglait with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andres Mapanglait is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haraldsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mapanglait fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haraldsson scores with a push kick.
Haraldsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mapanglait was well out of range. Poor timing from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson jabs at Mapanglait's body.
Haraldsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haraldsson lands a nice hook to Mapanglait's body. Mapanglait takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mapanglait is looking to clinch but Haraldsson is avoiding it.
Haraldsson scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnhildur Haraldsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Haraldsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mapanglait sprawls well. He's pushed Haraldsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mapanglait looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haraldsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Haraldsson is predictable there

and Mapanglait counters by moving into the clinch.

Mapanglait breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Haraldsson.
Mapanglait throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mapanglait tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Mapanglait with that takedown attempt.
That kick from Haraldsson tenderised Mapanglait's leg. Mapanglait is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Haraldsson.
A punch lands to the side of Mapanglait 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mapanglait dives in and grabs Haraldsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haraldsson pushes down on Mapanglait's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson scores with a leg kick.
Haraldsson looks to land a right hand but Mapanglait moved out of range.
Mapanglait takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mapanglait shoots for a takedown but Haraldsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Mapanglait. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haraldsson throws a combination. Mapanglait tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Haraldsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haraldsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mapanglait rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson lands a slapping body shot.
Mapanglait goes for a double leg but Haraldsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haraldsson continues to drive forward.
Haraldsson scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haraldsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mapanglait backwards.
Haraldsson is leaning against Mapanglait and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haraldsson lands a nice uppercut.
Mapanglait is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mapanglait prevents a body shot from Haraldsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson lands an uppercut.
Haraldsson wants a takedown.
Mapanglait is trying to pull guard but Haraldsson has him pressed against the cage.
Haraldsson lands a body shot.
Haraldsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Mapanglait is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haraldsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mapanglait backwards.
Haraldsson is trying to pull guard but Mapanglait has him pressed against the cage.
Mapanglait is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haraldsson to keep the fight standing.
Haraldsson presses Mapanglait against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mapanglait prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haraldsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haraldsson stops a takedown attempt from Mapanglait.
A left hand lands to the body for Haraldsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haraldsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haraldsson!
A jab from Haraldsson does it's job there.
Mapanglait is looking to clinch.
Haraldsson lands with a cross.
Haraldsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mapanglait at a distance.
Mapanglait takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haraldsson cracks Mapanglait with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mapanglait keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haraldsson cracks the inside of Mapanglait's front leg.

Mapanglait tries to keep at a distance but Haraldsson has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnhildur Haraldsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haraldsson 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnhildur Haraldsson!
A relieved looking Ragnhildur Haraldsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.