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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 1467 p4p, 1556 weight class) and Ragnar Jahr (ranked 195 p4p, 202 weight class). Ragnar Jahr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Lethal high kicks
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Jahr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjurstrom moves away.
Jahr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjurstrom lands with a right hand.
A cross from Jahr lands.
Jahr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjurstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjurstrom 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.
Jahr takes a swing at Bjurstrom's ribcage but misses.
Bjurstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jahr lands the left hand.
Jahr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jahr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jahr.
Bjurstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bjurstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjurstrom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jahr manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jahr thows a leg kick but Bjurstrom checks it
and Bjurstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jahr throws a sloppy head kick and Bjurstrom moves out of range easily.
Jahr missing with a left hand there. Bjurstrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Bjurstrom blocks the low kick.
Bjurstrom feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jahr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bjurstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jahr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Bjurstrom scores with a four punch combination!
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom blocks a low kick nicely.
Bjurstrom looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from Jahr misses.
Jahr throws a lazy head kick
and Bjurstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jahr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bjurstrom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bjurstrom has managed to clinch.
Jahr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jahr stops a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Jahr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jahr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bjurstrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jahr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jahr moves in looking to clinch but Bjurstrom pushes him off.
Bjurstrom with the inside leg kick.
Jahr connects with a right hand. Bjurstrom shakes it off.
Jahr misses with a body kick.
Bjurstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Bjurstrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jahr wants to get back to striking at distance but Bjurstrom won't allow it.
Bjurstrom has hold of one of Jahr's legs. Jahr is fighting the takedown attempt but Bjurstrom gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bjurstrom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jahr tries to escape but Bjurstrom is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahr is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Jahr gets back to half guard.
Bjurstrom is trying to work for a kimura but Jahr is defending well.
Jahr looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bjurstrom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jahr is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom trying to control from half guard but Jahr is working away.
Jahr wants to control but Bjurstrom is keeping busy.
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 Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jahr throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom checks it.
Jahr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Jahr.
Jahr is looking to land body kicks.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jahr misses with a body kick.
As Jahr tries to get set, Bjurstrom tries to push him back and clinch up but Jahr manages to avoid the attempt.
Jahr throws a nice looking combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjurstrom scores with a punch to the head.
Jahr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jahr slips a jab and a cross from Bjurstrom.
Jahr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jahr throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bjurstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bjurstrom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bjurstrom avoids the body shot from Jahr.
Jahr tries a low kick but Bjurstrom avoids it.
Jahr throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Jahr tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Jahr motions for Bjurstrom to come forward. Jahr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom rushes Jahr and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries to throw a body punch but Jahr avoids it by throwing Bjurstrom back against the cage.
Jahr is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Jahr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jahr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jahr takes a shot to the head.
Bjurstrom lands a left hand.
Bjurstrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bjurstrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bjurstrom.
Jahr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marco Bjurstrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jahr prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjurstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Jahr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjurstrom controlling the action here for a moment.
Jahr is trying to break the clinch but Bjurstrom is controlling him.
Bjurstrom prevents Jahr from breaking the clinch.
Bjurstrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jahr backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Bjurstrom.
Jahr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jahr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjurstrom wants to take the fight to the mat but Jahr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jahr.
Jahr misses with a punch to the body.
Jahr stalling the fight.
Jahr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjurstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Bjurstrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bjurstrom as Jahr tries to tie him up.
Bjurstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries to work over Jahr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jahr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jahr lands with a short shot to the head.
Jahr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom is trying to maintain a safe position but Jahr gets an underhook and turns Bjurstrom into the cage.
Bjurstrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jahr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Jahr. That snapped Bjurstrom's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Jahr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bjurstrom throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjurstrom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jahr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnar Jahr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjurstrom manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jahr on his heels. He'll look to pass Jahr's guard now, I'm sure.
Jahr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jahr postures up.
Bjurstrom wants to get back to his feet but Jahr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jahr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jahr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bjurstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jahr.
Jahr misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjurstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Jahr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jahr gets underhooks to prevent Bjurstrom's takedown attempt.
Jahr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bjurstrom is defending well.
Bjurstrom tries a body shot but Jahr blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Jahr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Bjurstrom on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bjurstrom.
Jahr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjurstrom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jahr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jahr blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr can't break the clinch.
Jahr tries to throw a body punch but Bjurstrom avoids it by throwing Jahr back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jahr lands a left hand.
Jahr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bjurstrom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bjurstrom prevents Jahr from breaking the clinch.
Bjurstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jahr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jahr misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom closes the distance and pushes Jahr back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bjurstrom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahr is trying to force a seperation but Bjurstrom has the dominant position.
Jahr manages to break the clinch.
Bjurstrom moves into range and clinches up with Jahr.
Ragnar Jahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjurstrom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bjurstrom advances to half guard.
Bjurstrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jahr is just riding it out for now. Bjurstrom eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bjurstrom in particular looking to stall.
Bjurstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jahr keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bjurstrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jahr sees it coming and defends easily.
Bjurstrom is trying to work for a kimura but Jahr is defending well.
Bjurstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Jahr defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjurstrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jahr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jahr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marco Bjurstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jahr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Bjurstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bjurstrom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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