PBP Commentary

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

Ragnarson
vs
Sirakov

185 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uhtred Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manol Sirakov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirakov shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson shows good takedown defense.
As Sirakov looks to move away, Ragnarson throws a big counter combo but Sirakov just gets out of the way.
Ragnarson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sirakov.
Ragnarson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sirakov's coach down at 25 Beasts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sirakov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sirakov with a poor takedown
and Sirakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ragnarson's waist but Ragnarson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sirakov off to one side.
Ragnarson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uhtred Ragnarson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manol Sirakov.
Sirakov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragnarson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakov shoots and misses
and Ragnarson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Manol Sirakov has been cut.
Sirakov looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ragnarson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sirakov. Sirakov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakov shoots for a takedown but Ragnarson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sirakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ragnarson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sirakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ragnarson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakov with a poor takedown
and Ragnarson counters with a right hand to the body.
Sirakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ragnarson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sirakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ragnarson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sirakov somewhat.
It looked like Ragnarson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sirakov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ragnarson circles away.
Ragnarson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ragnarson stuffs the takedown.
Ragnarson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sirakov just manages to avoid it.
Sirakov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ragnarson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakov fails with the takedown
and Sirakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ragnarson appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakov with a poor takedown
and Ragnarson counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sirakov.
Ragnarson throws a big counter combination but Sirakov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sirakov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ragnarson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakov has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnarson counters with a straight that turns Sirakov's legs to rubber! Ragnarson pushes forward with more strikes and Sirakov goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uhtred Ragnarson!