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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Lobo (ranked 1270 p4p, 167 weight class) and Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 1326 p4p, 172 weight class). Lobo comes into the arena with Hayden James - Embrace blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskjöld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Danneskjöld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Danneskjöld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lobo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Danneskjöld wants to control but Lobo is keeping him busy.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Danneskjöld has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lobo trying to control but Danneskjöld postures up.
Lobo is refusing to be controlled, as Danneskjöld sits in half guard.
Danneskjöld passes to side control.
Lobo is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo gets back to half guard.
Danneskjöld is looking to take a break and control but Lobo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danneskjöld seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Danneskjöld's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Danneskjöld's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Lobo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Danneskjöld tries to escape the position.
Lobo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Danneskjöld's body.
Danneskjöld wants to escape the position.
Lobo looking to break Danneskjöld's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Danneskjöld remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lobo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Danneskjöld breaks Lobo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobo looking for a guillotine here but Danneskjöld defends easily.
Danneskjöld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lobo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Lobo is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lobo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Danneskjöld pushing down on Lobo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lobo wants to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lobo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lobo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danneskjöld is aware though and is defending well.
Lobo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danneskjöld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Danneskjöld scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo regains half guard.
Danneskjöld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Danneskjöld throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lobo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lobo working for a triangle but Danneskjöld defends it easily.
Lobo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lobo trying to control the position.
Lobo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danneskjöld gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danneskjöld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobo is keeping the position for now.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danneskjöld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danneskjöld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobo is keeping the position for now.
Lobo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danneskjöld manages to get himself to full guard.
Danneskjöld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danneskjöld keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
Lobo won't allow Danneskjöld to sweep him here.
Lobo is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Danneskjöld will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lobo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Danneskjöld lands.
Danneskjöld connects with a body shot.
Lobo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danneskjöld throws a counter combo.
Danneskjöld moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
Danneskjöld unleashes a big counter combination but Lobo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Danneskjöld throws a right and a left that Lobo avoids nicely.
Danneskjöld keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danneskjöld is defended easily by Lobo.
Ragnar Danneskjöld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danneskjöld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lobo tries to avoid it but Danneskjöld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lobo to the ground. Lobo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antonio Lobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Danneskjöld.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lobo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danneskjöld just manages to avoid it.
Danneskjöld shoots in but Lobo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lobo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danneskjöld just manages to avoid it.
Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Danneskjöld takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.
Ragnar Danneskjöld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo scores with a leg kick.
Lobo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lobo clinches up against the cage.
Lobo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lobo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lobo passes Danneskjöld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danneskjöld is trying to get back to full guard.
Lobo controlling the pace.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Lobo has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo is looking to advance position but Danneskjöld won't allow it.
Danneskjöld is refusing to be controlled, as Lobo sits in half guard.
Lobo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Lobo has control of the leg.
Lobo wants to pass to mount but Danneskjöld is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Lobo has control of the leg.
Lobo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lobo is looking to advance position but Danneskjöld won't allow it.
Danneskjöld wants to improve his position but Lobo is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lobo in particular looking to stall.
Danneskjöld moves into full guard.
Lobo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lobo won't allow Danneskjöld to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lobo trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskjöld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobo slips nicely into half guard.
Danneskjöld tries to roll over but Lobo keeps him under control.
Lobo wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping him busy.
Lobo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Danneskjöld gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lobo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lobo wants to pass the guard but Danneskjöld is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Lobo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lobo avoids the body shot from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lobo tries to clinch up.
Lobo throws a leg kick which misses Danneskjöld's front leg but catches the back leg as Danneskjöld tries to avoid it.
Lobo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Danneskjöld.
Lobo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lobo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danneskjöld.
Lobo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lobo misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lobo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Danneskjöld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lobo is trying to defend but Danneskjöld finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Danneskjöld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lobo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lobo moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Lobo is working from the bottom.
Lobo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Danneskjöld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lobo advances position into side control!
Lobo trying to control the action but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld is trying to control Lobo's posture but Lobo avoids it.
Danneskjöld is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lobo wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld is letting Lobo control him for a moment.
Lobo trying to control the action but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Lobo controlling the position.
Lobo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lobo is looking to take a break and control but Danneskjöld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danneskjöld manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld wants to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld manages to get to full guard.
Danneskjöld keeping full guard, as Lobo tries to pass.
Lobo wants to control from the top but Danneskjöld keeps moving.
Danneskjöld 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.
Danneskjöld is trying to control the position but Lobo postures up.
Lobo trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Lobo preventing the sweep.
Lobo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Lobo passes Danneskjöld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danneskjöld wants to improve his position but Lobo is controlling well.
Lobo trying to control from half guard but Danneskjöld is working away.
Danneskjöld moves into full guard.
Danneskjöld keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danneskjöld trying to control the position.
Danneskjöld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lobo's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Danneskjöld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Danneskjöld has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Danneskjöld!
After winning the bout, Ragnar Danneskjöld thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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