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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heimdall Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niego Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heimdall Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niego Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano leaves Ragnarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Niego Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Hermano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ragnarson has Hermano up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnarson breaks the clinch.
Ragnarson shoots in and drives through. Hermano sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heimdall Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hermano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hermano has Ragnarson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ragnarson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson slowing the pace effectively.
Ragnarson has Hermano pushed against the cage.
Hermano has Ragnarson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ragnarson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ragnarson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermano walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hermano somewhat.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ragnarson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnarson lands with a nice body kick.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ragnarson pushes Hermano off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hermano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermano wants it to stay on the feet.
Hermano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnarson defends it nicely.
Ragnarson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hermano looks winded!
Hermano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ragnarson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson moves into the clinch.
A short left from Hermano.
Hermano can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarson controls the action.
Ragnarson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Ragnarson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnarson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hermano letting Ragnarson take a breather here.
Ragnarson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hermano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ragnarson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hermano but Hermano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hermano shoots for a double leg takedown but Ragnarson sprawls well. He's pushed Hermano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Hermano dives in and grabs Ragnarson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnarson pushes down on Hermano's head and hops out.
Ragnarson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ragnarson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hermano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Hermano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hermano darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnarson gets double underhooks and turns Hermano into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ragnarson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hermano, which made it look bad.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnarson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hermano off the cage and back into range.
Ragnarson pushes Hermano up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hermano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hermano pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimdall Ragnarson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarson as he avoids it easily.
Ragnarson tried to counter with a leg kick but Hermano avoided it.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragnarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermano can do to turn this around?
Ragnarson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnarson prevents a body shot from Hermano.
Hermano pulls Ragnarson into guard.
Ragnarson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ragnarson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano wants to stand but Ragnarson is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ragnarson postures up in Hermano's guard and throws a big left but Hermano blocks it.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully.
Hermano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Niego Hermano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermano being controlled here, momentarily.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ragnarson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hermano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hermano clinches with his opponent.
Hermano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ragnarson just leaning against Hermano, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throws a head kick that misses.
Hermano throws a head kick that half lands.
Ragnarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermano swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heimdall Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hermano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ragnarson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano wants to pass the guard but Ragnarson is keeping the position.
Ragnarson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermano on the ground.
Ragnarson looking to control.
Ragnarson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson wants to improve his position but instead Hermano has moved into half guard.
Hermano trying to control from half guard but Ragnarson is working away.
Ragnarson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niego Hermano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Ragnarson. No joy for Hermano on that attempt.
Ragnarson moves into the clinch.
Hermano successfully pulls guard.
Hermano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ragnarson has passed into half guard!
Hermano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hermano works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarson has managed to get both his arms back between Hermano's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermano working a defensive guard but Ragnarson manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano manages to get back to half guard.
Ragnarson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ragnarson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ragnarson stalling against the cage.
Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Hermano has a takedown stuffed.
Hermano is looking to clinch but Ragnarson is avoiding it.
Heimdall Ragnarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Ragnarson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ragnarson pushes Hermano off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hermano is trying to get back to his feet.
Hermano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ragnarson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ragnarson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ragnarson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hermano trying to control from the bottom.
Hermano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hermano is refusing to be controlled, as Ragnarson sits in half guard.
Hermano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermano.
That's four 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.
Hermano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermano is looking for a triangle but Ragnarson pushes his legs off easily.
Hermano trying to control the position.
Ragnarson gets to his feet - Hermano follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson has closed the distance and engaged Hermano in a clinch.
Ragnarson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarson as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimdall Ragnarson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimdall Ragnarson!
The defeated Niego Hermano had this to say: 'Gracias,thank you,obrigado!'.
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