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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Odin Ragnarson (ranked 24499 p4p, 4984 weight class) and Olfin GroLogrob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Odin Ragnarson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odin Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olfin GroLogrob!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson throws a sloppy head kick
and GroLogrob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnarson is trying hard to land a takedown here. GroLogrob sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt.
GroLogrob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
GroLogrob moves out of range as Ragnarson throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in GroLogrob's half guard.
GroLogrob looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GroLogrob is refusing to be controlled, as Ragnarson sits in half guard.
GroLogrob makes his way to full guard. A much better position for GroLogrob.
GroLogrob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ragnarson wants to stand but GroLogrob is controlling his posture from full guard.
GroLogrob wants to sweep here but Ragnarson controlling him for the moment.
GroLogrob throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ragnarson escapes and throws GroLogrob's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
GroLogrob is looking to regain half guard here but Ragnarson keeps moving and retains side control.
Ragnarson trying to control the action but GroLogrob is working from the bottom.
GroLogrob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ragnarson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GroLogrob can't do much from the bottom here.
Ragnarson tries to move into full mount but can't pass GroLogrob's legs.
GroLogrob is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
GroLogrob can't do much from the bottom here.
Ragnarson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ragnarson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? GroLogrob is fending him off so far but Ragnarson persists. Nope, GroLogrob circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from GroLogrob! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
GroLogrob takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnarson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and GroLogrob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
GroLogrob keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like GroLogrob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
GroLogrob let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Odin Ragnarson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ragnarson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
GroLogrob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and GroLogrob wants it to stay on the feet.
Ragnarson throws a sloppy head kick and GroLogrob moves out of range easily.
Odin Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarson tries to clinch up but GroLogrob circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnarson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
GroLogrob throws out a counter right but Ragnarson avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by GroLogrob.
GroLogrob lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ragnarson with a lazy takedown attempt
and GroLogrob counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson throws a sloppy head kick
letting GroLogrob counter with a right hand.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown. GroLogrob tries to sprawl out of it but Ragnarson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. GroLogrob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has GroLogrob pinned against the cage. GroLogrob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ragnarson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but GroLogrob checks it well.
A little jabbing left from GroLogrob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnarson doesn't manage to clinch there - GroLogrob circles away.
Odin Ragnarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by GroLogrob.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from GroLogrob! But no joy.
Ragnarson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ragnarson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around GroLogrob's waist but GroLogrob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ragnarson off to one side.
Ragnarson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnarson is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from GroLogrob as Ragnarson shoots in.
It seemed like GroLogrob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnarson tries to clinch but GroLogrob is having none of it.
Ragnarson tries to close the distance and clinch up but GroLogrob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
GroLogrob is looking for the big counter here.
Ragnarson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Ragnarson backs off GroLogrob throws a huge counter combo but Ragnarson manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson is looking to clinch but GroLogrob is avoiding it.
Olfin GroLogrob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
GroLogrob checks a leg kick.
Ragnarson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like GroLogrob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but GroLogrob defends well and Ragnarson ends up having to push GroLogrob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
GroLogrob lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
GroLogrob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnarson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
GroLogrob lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
GroLogrob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
A right hand to the body from GroLogrob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GroLogrob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
GroLogrob lands with a short shot to the head.
GroLogrob lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, GroLogrob scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
GroLogrob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from GroLogrob.
GroLogrob struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarson controls his hands.
GroLogrob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head.
GroLogrob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
GroLogrob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from GroLogrob.
A nice right hand lands inside from GroLogrob.
GroLogrob lands with a short shot to the head.
GroLogrob lands an uppercut.
A short left from GroLogrob.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olfin GroLogrob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Ragnarson misses.
Ragnarson shoots for a double leg takedown but GroLogrob sprawls well. He's pushed Ragnarson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragnarson tries for a takedown but GroLogrob circles away easily
and GroLogrob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but GroLogrob defends well and Ragnarson ends up having to push GroLogrob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
GroLogrob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
GroLogrob presses Ragnarson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GroLogrob tries a body shot but Ragnarson blocks it.
GroLogrob lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ragnarson or not.
GroLogrob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
GroLogrob lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
GroLogrob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GroLogrob pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
GroLogrob misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for GroLogrob.
A short right from GroLogrob on the inside.
GroLogrob lands a body shot in the clinch.
GroLogrob tries a body shot but Ragnarson blocks it.
A right hand to the body from GroLogrob.
GroLogrob cracks Ragnarson with a nice body shot.
GroLogrob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
GroLogrob lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Olfin GroLogrob seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for GroLogrob.
GroLogrob pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
GroLogrob lands a body shot.
GroLogrob scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarson's head.
Good body shot from GroLogrob.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GroLogrob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GroLogrob lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
GroLogrob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from GroLogrob.
GroLogrob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
GroLogrob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
GroLogrob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
GroLogrob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
GroLogrob struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarson controls his hands.
GroLogrob lands a right hand.
GroLogrob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
GroLogrob digs a right hand underneath Ragnarson's ribcage. Ragnarson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
GroLogrob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GroLogrob works on Ragnarson's body with a couple of short punches.
GroLogrob cracks Ragnarson with a nice body shot.
A short left from GroLogrob.
GroLogrob lands with a right to the head.
GroLogrob pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from GroLogrob.
GroLogrob tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarson avoids it by throwing GroLogrob back against the cage.
GroLogrob lands a right hand.
GroLogrob works on Ragnarson's body with a couple of short punches.
GroLogrob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
GroLogrob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
GroLogrob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
GroLogrob digs a right hand underneath Ragnarson's ribcage. Ragnarson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
GroLogrob lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by GroLogrob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GroLogrob presses Ragnarson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
GroLogrob stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
GroLogrob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
GroLogrob lands a left hand.
GroLogrob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
GroLogrob stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
GroLogrob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head.
GroLogrob cracks Ragnarson with a nice body shot.
GroLogrob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
GroLogrob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
GroLogrob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
GroLogrob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head.
A shot in the inside from GroLogrob.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
GroLogrob scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olfin GroLogrob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think GroLogrob 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olfin GroLogrob!
During a confident post fight interview, Olfin GroLogrob thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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