PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ragnarson
vs
Daniels

179 cm
26
184 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

179 cm
24
176 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
Pitt Nutrition 160Q@$149

Bullet Proof System
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Ragnarson shoots in.
We've been hearing reports that Ragnarson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Daniels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarson.

Daniels rushes Ragnarson and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Daniels.
Ragnarson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels has Ragnarson pushed against the cage.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daniels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daniels lands a body punch.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Ragnarson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ragnarson, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ragnarson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daniels smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Ragnarson with that takedown attempt.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown

and Daniels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daniels cracks Ragnarson with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daniels smiles and moves away.
No luck for Ragnarson with that takedown attempt.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.

Daniels moves into the clinch.
Daniels leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels lands an uppercut.
Daniels has Ragnarson pressed against the cage.
Ragnarson jumps guard but Daniels stands there with Ragnarson around his waist. Ragnarson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Daniels displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ragnarson up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Daniels as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Daniels is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Daniels.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Daniels as the two fighters clinch.
Ragnarson is breathing heavily.
Ragnarson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Ragnarson drags the fight down to the ground.
Ragnarson 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnarson is controlling Daniels's posture.
Daniels chips away with some ground and pound.
Daniels works over Ragnarson with some ground and pound from guard.
Daniels postures up in Ragnarson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarson blocks it.
Ragnarson has momentary wrist control but Daniels slips an elbow through the middle.
Daniels landing some decent shots from guard.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Ragnarson keeps moving.
Ragnarson is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
Ragnarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard.

Ragnarson throws a strike but Daniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarson has wrist control.
Ragnarson is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
Daniels cracks Ragnarson with a solid left hand.
Ragnarson wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarson working a defensive guard here.
Daniels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ragnarson looking to control.
Daniels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ragnarson is proving hard to escape from.
Daniels landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ragnarson tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daniels.
Daniels lands a right hand.

It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ragnarson or not.
Ragnarson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daniels after a bit of a struggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Daniels effectively controlling the action here.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ragnarson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daniels pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Daniels clinches.
Ragnarson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daniels after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Daniels - that landed with a thud.
Daniels digs a right hand underneath Ragnarson's ribcage. Ragnarson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daniels is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels cracks Ragnarson with a nice body shot.
Daniels lands a body shot.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head.
Daniels controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
A short uppercut from Daniels.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels avoiding damage.
Ragnarson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
Daniels is stalling here.
Daniels pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarson wants a takedown.
Daniels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.

Ragnarson is rocked!
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
Oh Ragnarson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daniels to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Daniels lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Daniels unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ragnarson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Daniels is unloading with more strikes now! Ragnarson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Daniels!
A very excited looking Jack Daniels made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.