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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 717 p4p, 211 weight class) and Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 96 p4p, 30 weight class). Gunnarsson has chosen Björk - Army Of Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunnarsson jabs at Ragnarsson's body.
Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ragnarsson has Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson fails with the takedown
and Gunnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Halfdan Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ragnarsson has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!
Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Gunnarsson in a clinch.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Ragnarsson has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
Gunnarsson pushes Ragnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsson goes for a takedown attempt but Gunnarsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ragnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
Gunnarsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Gunnarsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarsson gets a clinch.
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Gunnarsson coming out on top.
Ragnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Gunnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson is wise to it.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunnarsson defends it nicely.
Gunnarsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ragnarsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson stuffs the takedown.
Nice cross by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunnarsson.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ragnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ragnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Ragnarsson down.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
Gunnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice combination there by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson stuns Ragnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Ragnarsson
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunnarsson, as that shot connected.
Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Gunnarsson in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Ragnarsson has Gunnarsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunnarsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gunnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson looks for a takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Halfdan Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunnarsson but Gunnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ragnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnarsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunnarsson defends well and Ragnarsson ends up having to push Gunnarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ragnarsson scrambles back to his feet.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunnarsson as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Gunnarsson lands.
Gunnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ragnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Ragnarsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunnarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunnarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ragnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gunnarsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Gunnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halfdan Ragnarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.
Ragnarsson has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown
and Gunnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook.
Gunnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ragnarsson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ragnarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gunnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsson tries to land a front kick but Gunnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson jabs Ragnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch there but Gunnarsson circles away.
Ragnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross.
Gunnarsson lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection.
Ragnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks.
Ragnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunnarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Gunnarsson in a clinch.
Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunnarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunnarsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ragnarsson blocks it well.
Ragnarsson fails with the takedown
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Halfdan Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson throws a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Ragnarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunnarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarsson.
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ragnarsson does no damage.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Ragnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with the left hand. Ragnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
Gunnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, jab by Gunnarsson - just one landing.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson lands with a straight right. Ragnarsson didn't see that one coming.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down.
Gunnarsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gunnarsson. No joy for Ragnarsson on that attempt.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunnarsson stuns Ragnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ragnarsson looks for the body kick but Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ragnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnarsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gunnarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gunnarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson cracks Ragnarsson with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Gunnarsson!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Gunnarsson 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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