PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite comes to the cage accompanied by BLACK DYNAMITE teaches TANK ABBOTT "Disaster Safety". Lodbrok has chosen Glory and Gore as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dynamite
vs
Lodbrok

190 cm
27
218 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

191 cm
27
213 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ragnar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lodbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dynamite looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dynamite throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dynamite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lodbrok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dynamite sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lodbrok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dynamite is fending him off so far but Lodbrok persists. Nope, Dynamite circles away and we're back to standing.

Lodbrok feints and as Dynamite raises his hands in defense, Lodbrok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lodbrok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dynamite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lodbrok throws a big elbow that misses.
Lodbrok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dynamite works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dynamite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lodbrok on the ground.
Dynamite trying to control the position.
Lodbrok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dynamite works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lodbrok's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lodbrok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lodbrok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lodbrok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lodbrok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok throwing strikes but missing.
Dynamite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Lodbrok from controlling successfully.
Lodbrok stopping the sweep attempt from Dynamite.
Lodbrok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dynamite looking for a sweep. Not yet Dynamite, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lodbrok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lodbrok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lodbrok trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok tries to free his leg and advance position but Dynamite is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lodbrok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dynamite trying to control the position.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Lodbrok from controlling successfully.
Lodbrok throwing strikes from guard but Dynamite blocks nicely.
Lodbrok postures up in Dynamite's guard and throws a big left but Dynamite blocks it.
Lodbrok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lodbrok throws a strike but Dynamite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lodbrok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dynamite's guard.
Lodbrok stands up over Dynamite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lodbrok throwing strikes but missing.
Lodbrok tries to free his leg and advance position but Dynamite is retaining full guard.
Lodbrok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lodbrok working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lodbrok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lodbrok wants to control from the top but Dynamite keeps moving.
Lodbrok wants to pass the guard but Dynamite is keeping the position.
Lodbrok is looking to work some ground and pound but Dynamite has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lodbrok throws an elbow that misses. Dynamite uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lodbrok's guard. Nice move by Dynamite!
Lodbrok keeping full guard, as Dynamite tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lodbrok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dynamite shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lodbrok tries for a takedown but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dynamite stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dynamite wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lodbrok.
Black Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lodbrok.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dynamite.
Lodbrok closes the distance and clinches up with Dynamite, looking for a takedown. Lodbrok pushes Dynamite against the cage but Dynamite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dynamite lands the left hand.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Lodbrok off balance momentarily.
Dynamite connects with a body shot that sends Lodbrok's belly button to the back.
Lodbrok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dynamite's waist but Dynamite gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lodbrok off to one side.
Dynamite fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lodbrok shoots for a double leg takedown but Dynamite sprawls well. He's pushed Lodbrok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lodbrok or perhaps it was just good defense by Dynamite, which made it look bad.
Ragnar Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dynamite defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lodbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok dives in for a single leg takedown but Dynamite sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dynamite looking to stall.
Dynamite gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dynamite stops a takedown attempt from Lodbrok.
Dynamite working aggressively here.
Dynamite prevents the takedown attempt.
Lodbrok looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lodbrok or not.
Lodbrok is breathing heavily.
Dynamite lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dynamite.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dynamite keeps control of Lodbrok as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Dynamite.
Dynamite works on Lodbrok's body with a couple of short punches.
Dynamite gets through Lodbrok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dynamite is working Lodbrok over against the cage.
Dynamite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dynamite.

It looks like Ragnar Lodbrok has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lodbrok as Dynamite tries to tie him up.
Lodbrok is working for takedown but Dynamite is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dynamite is struggling to control the position.
Dynamite lands a body punch.
Dynamite stalling the fight.
Lodbrok has Dynamite pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dynamite manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dynamite.
Dynamite works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Dynamite.
Dynamite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dynamite lands a right hand.
Dynamite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dynamite lands a body punch.
Dynamite is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dynamite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lodbrok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dynamite pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lodbrok has a takedown stuffed.
Lodbrok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dynamite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lodbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lodbrok or perhaps it was just good defense by Dynamite, which made it look bad.
Dynamite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dynamite cracks Lodbrok with an open hand slap.
Lodbrok fails with a takedown attempt.

Lodbrok gets a takedown into half guard.
Dynamite tries to get to full guard but Lodbrok has control of the leg.
Ragnar Lodbrok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dynamite trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lodbrok prevents Dynamite from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Dynamite dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Lodbrok's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dynamite stuffs the takedown attempt from Lodbrok. Lodbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dynamite looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Dynamite digs a good hook to Lodbrok's body.
Lodbrok fails to land the takedown.
Dynamite scores with a leg kick.
Dynamite lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lodbrok takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dynamite.

Dynamite drops Lodbrok with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lodbrok looks back up at him and smiles so Dynamite waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lodbrok gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Dynamite points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lodbrok wakes up just in time to hear Dynamite thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Black Dynamite!
Black Dynamite retains his light heavyweight title!
As Black Dynamite got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: can y'digg it!'.