PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Superior Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nucleus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tupac - Hit 'Em Up. Ragnarsson has chosen The Animal as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Nucleus
vs
Ragnarsson

180 cm
25
160 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

165 cm
26
160 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Voodoo Nutrition

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 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Superior Nucleus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nucleus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nucleus throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nucleus.
The crowd cheers as Ragnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nucleus doesn't seem phased though.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nucleus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ragnarsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nucleus is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ragnarsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nucleus is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ragnarsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Nucleus is defending well.
Nucleus is looking for a sweep.

Ragnarsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nucleus, who protects the arm well.

Ragnarsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ragnarsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Ragnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ragnarsson tries for a kimura but Nucleus is defending well.

Ragnarsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Nucleus is defending well.
Nucleus is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus struggling a bit here.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but Nucleus is working away.
Nucleus tries to bench press Ragnarsson off him but Ragnarsson keeps the position.
Ragnarsson controlling the position.
Nucleus wants to control but Ragnarsson postures up.
Nucleus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nucleus is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nucleus wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nucleus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Nucleus throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Nucleus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucleus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnarsson is able to avoid easily.
Ragnarsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nucleus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
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.

Nucleus lands with a nice body kick.
Ragnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Nucleus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nucleus tries to land a front kick but Ragnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Nucleus moves out of range.
Nucleus throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Nucleus ducked under it nicely.
Nucleus half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucleus looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
And Ragnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Nucleus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nucleus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Nucleus throws a sloppy head kick

and Ragnarsson counters with a single leg into guard. Nucleus didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucleus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nucleus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ragnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nucleus is keeping the position.
Ragnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ragnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucleus is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nucleus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucleus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Nucleus.
Nucleus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nucleus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucleus.
Ragnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nucleus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Superior Nucleus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Nucleus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucleus.
Nucleus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nucleus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nucleus scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Nucleus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ragnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucleus counters with a one-two to the body.
Nucleus misses with a looping right.
Nucleus misses the shot to the body.
Nucleus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucleus.
Superior Nucleus is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus throws a lazy head kick

and Ragnarsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Nucleus keeps moving.
Nucleus keeping full guard, as Ragnarsson tries to pass.
Ragnarsson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Nucleus keeps moving.
Ragnarsson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Nucleus is working from the bottom.
Nucleus trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nucleus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Nucleus blocks it.
Nucleus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson with the counter takedown but Nucleus avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucleus.
Nucleus misses with a left hand

and Ragnarsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Nucleus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nucleus throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucleus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nucleus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Ragnarsson does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nucleus.
Nucleus throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nucleus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucleus.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Nucleus.
Nucleus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nucleus throws a head kick that misses.
Nucleus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucleus looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Nucleus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nucleus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Superior Nucleus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucleus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ragnarsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucleus swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Good shot there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Nucleus tries to move into range but Ragnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Superior Nucleus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucleus.
Nucleus throws a quick counter head kick but Ragnarsson was just out of range.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nucleus throws a head kick that misses

and Ragnarsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson prevents Nucleus from improving his position.
Ragnarsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ragnarsson is working for a kimura but Nucleus is defending it quite comfortably.

Ragnarsson is working for a kimura but Nucleus is defending it quite comfortably.
Nucleus tries to roll over but Ragnarsson keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura here.

Ragnarsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nucleus trying to hold on to Ragnarsson's head to control him but Ragnarsson postures up.

Ragnarsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigurd Ragnarsson.
I've got Ragnarsson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.