PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murad Efendi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimdall Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Efendi
vs
Ragnarson

200 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Murad Efendi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heimdall Ragnarson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Efendi with a nice cross.

Efendi gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarson. Ragnarson maintains the clinch.
Ragnarson is leaning against Efendi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Efendi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ragnarson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Efendi misses with the head strike.
Ragnarson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Efendi.
Efendi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ragnarson smiles and moves away.
Efendi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Efendi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efendi misses with a head kick.
Efendi tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Efendi defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarson is defended easily by Efendi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Efendi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnarson defends well and Efendi ends up having to push Ragnarson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murad Efendi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragnarson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Efendi defends it nicely.

Efendi moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnarson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Efendi jumps guard but Ragnarson stands there with Efendi around his waist. Efendi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.

Ragnarson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragnarson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson is pressed up against the cage. Efendi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnarson down to the mat. Ragnarson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Efendi is breathing heavily.
Ragnarson shoots in but Efendi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Efendi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarson lands with a kick to the temple. Efendi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Efendi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Efendi circles away easily
and Efendi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Efendi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ragnarson counters by moving into the clinch.

Ragnarson pulls Efendi into guard.
Efendi is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarson has wrist control.
Efendi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Ragnarson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Efendi postures up.
Efendi trying to control but Ragnarson is working from the bottom.
Ragnarson working a defensive guard but Efendi passes into half guard.
Efendi prevents Ragnarson from improving his position.
Efendi slips a nice elbow through Ragnarson's hands, connecting with Ragnarson's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Efendi wants to stand up but Ragnarson has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Ragnarson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Efendi is on him like a limpet, forcing Ragnarson back against the cage.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Efendi holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragnarson drops back down to his feet.
Ragnarson looking for a takedown.

Ragnarson jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Efendi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Efendi wants to control from the top but Ragnarson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heimdall Ragnarson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ragnarson shoots for a double leg takedown but Efendi sprawls well. He's pushed Ragnarson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Efendi clinches.
Efendi is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarson has the dominant position.
Ragnarson is pressed up against the cage. Efendi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnarson down to the mat. Ragnarson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Efendi tries for a takedown but Ragnarson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Efendi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Murad Efendi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Ragnarson.
Efendi shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efendi wants to clinch up but Ragnarson keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Efendi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Efendi shoots in for a double leg but Ragnarson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ragnarson throws a head kick that misses
and Efendi counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Efendi but Efendi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Efendi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Efendi connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarson's belly button to the back.

Ragnarson moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ragnarson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Ragnarson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ragnarson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Ragnarson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Efendi gets to his feet. Ragnarson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Efendi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Efendi stuffs the takedown.

Efendi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Efendi showed some decent athleticism there.
Ragnarson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Efendi manages to move to mount!
Efendi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Efendi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ragnarson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Efendi goes for an armbar but Ragnarson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ragnarson.
Efendi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Ragnarson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Efendi trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarson is proving a slippery customer.

Ragnarson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Efendi throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ragnarson clinches with his opponent.

Ragnarson pulls Efendi into guard.
Ragnarson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Efendi's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heimdall Ragnarson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ragnarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Efendi is fending him off so far but Ragnarson persists. Nope, Efendi circles away and we're back to standing.

Efendi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Ragnarson has one foot on Efendi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Efendi as Ragnarson shoots in.

Efendi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragnarson taking a breather.
Ragnarson has Efendi pressed against the cage, preventing Efendi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Efendi tries to pull guard but Ragnarson won't allow it.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Efendi has him pressed against the cage.
Murad Efendi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Ragnarson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Ragnarson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Efendi is working for takedown but Ragnarson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Efendi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ragnarson up against the cage.

Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Efendi moves out of range.
Efendi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ragnarson thuds his shin into the meat of Efendi's side.
Ragnarson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Efendi avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson slaps away a takedown attempt from Efendi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ragnarson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarson wants to clinch up but Efendi keeps it at a distance.
Efendi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ragnarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Efendi pinned against the cage. Efendi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Efendi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Efendi.
Ragnarson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Efendi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Efendi is trying to push Ragnarson away but Ragnarson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Ragnarson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Efendi tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnarson misses.
Ragnarson darts in looking for a takedown but Efendi gets double underhooks and turns Ragnarson into the cage.
A head kick misses from Ragnarson.
No luck for Efendi with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson shoots in but Efendi avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Efendi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ragnarson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Efendi stops Ragnarson from standing up.
Ragnarson wants to sweep here but Efendi controlling him for the moment.
Murad Efendi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heimdall Ragnarson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heimdall Ragnarson.
I've got Ragnarson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimdall Ragnarson!