PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnar (ranked 383 p4p, 42 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 486 p4p, 59 weight class). Ragnar's entrance music is Shook Ones II. A fine choice. Sturd Jr has chosen Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ragnar
vs
Sturd Jr

186 cm
33
186 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

181 cm
35
191 lbs
32 - 12 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Ragnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Ragnar 's knee.
Ragnar tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnar moves away.
A low kick from Ragnar misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnar misses with a jab to the body
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Ragnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnar checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnar's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnar.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturd Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnar misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ragnar scores with a nice strike.
Ragnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnar counters with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Ragnar lands the left hand.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sturd Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sturd Jr is fighting to break Ragnar's control of his arms but Ragnar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sturd Jr wants to pass the guard but Ragnar is keeping the position.
Ragnar 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.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Ragnar keeps moving.
Ragnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturd Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr preventing the sweep.
Sturd Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragnar is retaining full guard.

Ragnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturd Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Ragnar takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ragnar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Ragnar moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ragnar throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnar blocks a low kick nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Ragnar avoids it.
Sturd Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar misses with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ragnar clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ragnar misses with a body shot.
Ragnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The cut above Jason Sturd Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Ragnar's leg. Ragnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd Jr looks for a takedown but Ragnar sprawls well.
Ragnar moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnar checks a leg kick.
Ragnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Ragnar lands a jab to Sturd Jr's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ragnar cracks Sturd Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnar throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Ragnar counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Ragnar misses with a low kick as Sturd Jr jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
Sturd Jr cracks Ragnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Ragnar's leg. Ragnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnar throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnar should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Ragnar.
Ragnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand

and Ragnar moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnar.

That's four 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!
A short right from Ragnar.

Jason Sturd Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

Sturd Jr gets control of Ragnar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sturd Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnar being controlled here momentarily.
Ragnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sturd Jr is trying to keep Ragnar in close.
Ragnar prevents Sturd Jr from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ragnar throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr with the counter takedown but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Ragnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ragnar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Ragnar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr with a nice cross.
Ragnar is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnar tries to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Ragnar slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Ragnar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A low kick from Ragnar misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjorn Ragnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ragnar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnar thumps Sturd Jr with a low kick.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnar.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnar cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnar counters with a straight right hand.
Bjorn Ragnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnar. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr with the counter takedown but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnar tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Ragnar is out of range.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr with the counter takedown but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturd Jr needs to keep his hands up - Ragnar had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
And Sturd Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Ragnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ragnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.

Sturd Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sturd Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturd Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ragnar wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A very excited looking Jason Sturd Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.