PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 986 p4p, 107 weight class) and Adam Baumann (ranked 1511 p4p, 182 weight class). Baumann has chosen Bombs Over Baghdad as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ragnarsson
vs
Baumann

209 cm
24
278 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

185 cm
22
247 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
King of Clothes

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Baumann!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baumann connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Baumann takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baumann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baumann scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baumann.

Ragnarsson drives through and clinches with Baumann against the cage.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baumann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baumann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Baumann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Baumann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baumann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baumann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baumann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Baumann.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baumann.
A short left from Baumann.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Baumann blocks it.
Baumann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ragnarsson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Baumann has Ragnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnarsson keeps control of Baumann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baumann.
Baumann's coach down at Cozad MMA Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baumann's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baumann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baumann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baumann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baumann blocks an uppercut.
Baumann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baumann blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Baumann avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Baumann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Baumann blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Baumann's head.
A body shot lands from Baumann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Baumann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Baumann has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ragnarsson regains guard immediately.

Ragnarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Baumann off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Baumann checks a low kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baumann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baumann just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.

Ragnarsson has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baumann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
Baumann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baumann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumann swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baumann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baumann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
Baumann misses with the head strike.
Baumann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baumann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baumann blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Baumann controls his hands.
Baumann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ragnarsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baumann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Baumann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baumann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Baumann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Baumann down.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Baumann moved out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Baumann moved away.

Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Baumann throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baumann pulls guard effortlessly.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baumann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ragnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baumann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Baumann's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baumann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ragnarsson controlling from the top position.
Baumann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarsson holds on and takes a little breather.

Baumann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ragnarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baumann has Ragnarsson in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baumann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baumann tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Baumann has an active guard here but Ragnarsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Ragnarsson wants to pass the guard but Baumann is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ragnarsson in particular looking to stall.
Ragnarsson is thwarting Baumann's attempts to control the position.
Baumann wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baumann wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
Baumann manages to get to full guard.
Ragnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ragnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Baumann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Baumann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Baumann looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Baumann avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baumann.
Baumann scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baumann's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Baumann misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Baumann.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Baumann.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baumann misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Baumann should have avoided that one.
Baumann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baumann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baumann throws a combination that misses
and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baumann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson cracks Baumann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baumann misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baumann throws a sloppy body shot
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baumann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnarsson defends it nicely.

Ragnarsson cracks Baumann with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ragnarsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baumann to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baumann. That did some damage!
Baumann tries to clinch
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Baumann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Baumann staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baumann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Baumann off the cage and back into range.
Ragnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Baumann does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baumann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baumann somewhat.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baumann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baumann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Baumann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Donk. Ragnarsson catches Baumann right on the button with a cross.
Baumann takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Ragnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.