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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 3988 p4p, 5025 weight class) and Andrew Callaghan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar Lothbrok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Callaghan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok fails with a takedown attempt.
Callaghan Jr misses with a takedown
and Lothbrok counters by clinching up.
Lothbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Callaghan Jr breaks from the clinch.
Callaghan Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lothbrok tries to avoid it but Callaghan Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lothbrok to the ground. Lothbrok escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Callaghan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Lothbrok in a clinch.
Lothbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lothbrok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callaghan Jr defends well and Lothbrok ends up having to push Callaghan Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Callaghan Jr throws a counter combo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lothbrok wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Callaghan Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Lothbrok jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Callaghan Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Lothbrok, looking for a takedown. Callaghan Jr pushes Lothbrok against the cage but Lothbrok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lothbrok fails with a takedown attempt.
Lothbrok closes the distance and pushes Callaghan Jr back into the cage.
Lothbrok can't get the takedown.
Callaghan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan Jr tries to clinch but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Lothbrok throws the kick towards the body but Callaghan Jr avoids it.
Lothbrok throws a low kick but it's checked well by Callaghan Jr.
Callaghan Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok pushes Callaghan Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Callaghan Jr jumps guard but Lothbrok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Callaghan Jr wants a takedown.
Lothbrok manages to break the clinch.
Callaghan Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lothbrok has Callaghan Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Lothbrok cracks Callaghan Jr with a nice body shot.
Lothbrok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callaghan Jr is defending well for now.
Callaghan Jr is looking to control Lothbrok's arms but Lothbrok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Callaghan Jr has his back to the cage.
Lothbrok goes for a takedown in the clinch but Callaghan Jr prevents it.
Lothbrok tries to break the clinch but Callaghan Jr is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan Jr tries to pull guard but Lothbrok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lothbrok.
Callaghan Jr wants to stall.
Callaghan Jr is trying to force a seperation but Lothbrok has the dominant position.
Lothbrok keeps control of Callaghan Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Callaghan Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lothbrok fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lothbrok blocks a head kick by Callaghan Jr.
Callaghan Jr looks to clinch
and Lothbrok counters with a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok has Callaghan Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Callaghan Jr with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ragnar Lothbrok has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callaghan Jr has Lothbrok pressed against the cage, preventing Lothbrok from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Callaghan Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lothbrok breaks from the clinch.
Lothbrok gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callaghan Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lothbrok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lothbrok stalling the fight.
Callaghan Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lothbrok is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lothbrok as Callaghan Jr tries to tie him up.
Callaghan Jr jumps into guard, dragging Lothbrok to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Lothbrok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Callaghan Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lothbrok defends it nicely.
Callaghan Jr misses with a head kick.
Lothbrok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lothbrok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callaghan Jr's waist but Callaghan Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lothbrok off to one side.
Callaghan Jr with a poor takedown
and Lothbrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ragnar Lothbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Callaghan Jr.
Lothbrok clinches up with Callaghan Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Ragnar Lothbrok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Callaghan Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lothbrok to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Callaghan Jr has Lothbrok pressed against the cage, preventing Lothbrok from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Callaghan Jr is looking for a takedown.
Lothbrok successfully pulls guard.
Lothbrok is trying to keep Callaghan Jr in close.
Lothbrok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok has his feet on Callaghan Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lothbrok somewhat.
Ragnar Lothbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lothbrok has a takedown stuffed.
Callaghan Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Callaghan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lothbrok is pressed up against the cage. Callaghan Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lothbrok down to the mat. Lothbrok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lothbrok fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok gets a clinch.
Lothbrok tries to break free but Callaghan Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Callaghan Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lothbrok.
Callaghan Jr tries for a takedown but Lothbrok manages to get underhooks.
Callaghan Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callaghan Jr jumps guard but Lothbrok stands there with Callaghan Jr around his waist. Callaghan Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Callaghan Jr pulls guard successfully.
Lothbrok controlling from the top position.
Callaghan Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lothbrok is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lothbrok decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lothbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callaghan Jr.
As Callaghan Jr tries to get set, Lothbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Callaghan Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lothbrok misses with a kick to the body.
Callaghan Jr throws a counter combo.
Lothbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callaghan Jr can do to turn this around?
Callaghan Jr throws a head kick that Lothbrok semi-blocks.
Lothbrok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Lothbrok's cut.
That's time! Lothbrok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Lothbrok shoots in for a double leg but Callaghan Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Callaghan Jr tries to keep at a distance but Lothbrok has taken the fight into the clinch.
Callaghan Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lothbrok effectively controlling the action here.
Lothbrok prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callaghan Jr sprawls well. Callaghan Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Callaghan Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Callaghan Jr jumps guard but Lothbrok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lothbrok is looking to break free of the clinch but Callaghan Jr has double underhooks.
Lothbrok tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Callaghan Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrok is fighting off a takedown attempt but Callaghan Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lothbrok to the mat. Lothbrok regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lothbrok has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Callaghan Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Callaghan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan Jr avoids the head kick by Lothbrok.
Callaghan Jr gets tackled into the cage by Lothbrok. Lothbrok maintains the clinch.
Lothbrok blocks an elbow strike from Callaghan Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lothbrok jumps guard but Callaghan Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Callaghan Jr wants the takedown. Lothbrok is fighting it off but Callaghan Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lothbrok's guard against the cage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lothbrok manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lothbrok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Callaghan Jr smiles and moves away.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Callaghan Jr as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lothbrok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lothbrok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan Jr wants to counter the offense by Lothbrok and move into the clinch position.
Lothbrok tries for a takedown but Callaghan Jr circles away easily
and Callaghan Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Callaghan Jr.
Callaghan Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan Jr avoiding damage as Lothbrok throws knees to the body.
Callaghan Jr breaks the clinch.
Callaghan Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Lothbrok, looking for a takedown. Callaghan Jr pushes Lothbrok against the cage but Lothbrok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Callaghan Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Lothbrok closes the distance and clinches.
Callaghan Jr tries to pull guard but Lothbrok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Callaghan Jr tries to pull guard but Lothbrok holds him up against the cage and eventually Callaghan Jr drops back down to his feet.
Callaghan Jr has Lothbrok pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Callaghan Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lothbrok tumbling to the mat - Callaghan Jr dives into Lothbrok's guard.
Lothbrok manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is stalling here.
Callaghan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lothbrok wants to clinch up but Callaghan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callaghan Jr throws a looping overhand right but Lothbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Callaghan Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Callaghan Jr jumps guard but Lothbrok stands there with Callaghan Jr around his waist. Callaghan Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andrew Callaghan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar Lothbrok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Callaghan Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lothbrok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Lothbrok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lothbrok 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lothbrok!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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