PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Sigmundsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashad Stout has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Stout
vs
Sigmundsson

156 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

150 cm
20
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Sigmundsson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sigmundsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stout tries to score a body lock takedown but Sigmundsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Stout jumps into guard, dragging Sigmundsson to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sigmundsson wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position.
Sigmundsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sigmundsson is stalling in the full guard.
Stout is adopting a defensive guard.

Sigmundsson stands and steps away. Stout gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmundsson swinging wildly here.

Oooooh!!! Sigmundsson has knocked Stout down with a huge combo! Sigmundsson steps away and waves a wobbly Stout back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Rashad Stout has been cut.
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!

Sigmundsson clinches.

Sigmundsson manages to pull guard.
Sigmundsson 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.
Stout could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sigmundsson trying to control the position.
Stout postures up and lands a big shot to Sigmundsson's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigmundsson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigmundsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stout puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sigmundsson wants to get back to his feet.

Stout is looking for a kimura but Sigmundsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stout to get the leverage.
Sigmundsson wants to control the action here but instead Stout manages to pass to full mount!
Stout fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmundsson tries to improve his position but instead Stout has taken his back!
Stout struggling to keep hold of the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Sigmundsson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Stout has good solid back control here.
Sigmundsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sigmundsson working to try and regain half guard.
Sigmundsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Sigmundsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Stout's cut.
That's time! Stout's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice takedown defense from Stout. No joy for Sigmundsson on that attempt.
Sigmundsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stout as he jumps to the side.
Sigmundsson shoots in for a takedown but Stout shows good takedown defense.
Rashad Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Sigmundsson.

Sigmundsson closes the distance and clinches.

Stout breaks from the clinch.

Sigmundsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Sigmundsson.
Sigmundsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stout gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sigmundsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sigmundsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmundsson blocks an elbow strike.

Sigmundsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Stout makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Sigmundsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stout stacks Sigmundsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stout!
Sloppy strikes there by Stout.

Stout tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stout has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stout working the ground and pound but Sigmundsson is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigmundsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stout presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stout trying to control but Sigmundsson is having none of it.
Sigmundsson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmundsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Stout has a good base and remains in mount.
Stout avoids the attempt from Sigmundsson to control.
Sigmundsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Stout has a good base and remains in mount.

Stout goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sigmundsson is on top in guard.
Stout wants to sweep here but Sigmundsson controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmundsson looking to sit in guard and control but Stout gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sigmundsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sigmundsson has control of Stout's left arm, preventing Stout from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ragnar Sigmundsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rashad Stout's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Stout as Sigmundsson shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sigmundsson.
Sigmundsson throws a leg kick but Stout moved away.
Stout avoids the head kick by Sigmundsson.
Sigmundsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sigmundsson somewhat.
Rashad Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Sigmundsson.
Sigmundsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sigmundsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sigmundsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Stout counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmundsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sigmundsson fails to land the takedown.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sigmundsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sigmundsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ragnar Sigmundsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stout shoots in for a takedown but Sigmundsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sigmundsson is defended easily by Stout.

Stout darts in and clinches Sigmundsson up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stout jumps into guard, dragging Sigmundsson to the mat.
Stout lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sigmundsson!

Sigmundsson tries to improve his position but Stout has taken his back! Stout has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sigmundsson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Stout pushes Sigmundsson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rashad Stout!