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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danneskjold kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bang Your Head by Quiet Riot. Steamboat has chosen Dragon Fire as his entrance music. Ragnar Danneskjold is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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182 cm
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190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjold! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Steamboat! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Danneskjold misses with a series of wild punches.
Danneskjold gets in close and instigates a clinch. Danneskjold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Danneskjold just misses with a punch to the body.
Steamboat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danneskjold. Steamboat lands with a cross. Steamboat tries for a takedown but Danneskjold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Steamboat tries for a takedown but Danneskjold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Steamboat scores with a jab to the head.
Steamboat checks a leg kick. Danneskjold throws a leg kick but Steamboat moved away. Steamboat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Danneskjold sprawls well initially but Steamboat persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Danneskjold is pressing down on Steamboat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Steamboat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Danneskjold is pulling down on Steamboat's head. It's preventing any offense from Steamboat, at least for the moment. Steamboat wants to control from the top but Danneskjold keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danneskjold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Steamboat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Steamboat won't allow Danneskjold to sweep him here. Steamboat being controlled here momentarily. Steamboat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Danneskjold managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Steamboat is looking to work some ground and pound but Danneskjold has wrist control. Danneskjold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Danneskjold looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Danneskjold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danneskjold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Danneskjold is on top in guard.
Danneskjold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Steamboat is trying to keep Danneskjold in close.
Danneskjold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steamboat's head. Danneskjold wants to control from the top but Steamboat keeps moving. Danneskjold wants to pass the guard but Steamboat is keeping the position. Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danneskjold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Danneskjold is working Steamboat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Danneskjold postures up.
Danneskjold scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Danneskjold wants to control from the top but Steamboat keeps moving. Danneskjold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steamboat's head. Danneskjold trying to control the position from guard on top but Steamboat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Danneskjold works over Steamboat with some ground and pound from guard. Danneskjold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steamboat works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Danneskjold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steamboat is keeping the position for now. Danneskjold stands up over Steamboat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Danneskjold dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Danneskjold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steamboat moves out of range of the strikes. Danneskjold scores with a sloppy right hand. Steamboat should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut. Danneskjold misses with a wild body shot. Danneskjold lands with a cross. No joy there for Danneskjold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danneskjold throws a hook but Steamboat avoids it easily. Danneskjold throws a hook to the side of Steamboat's head but Steamboat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Steamboat moves out of range as Danneskjold strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Danneskjold looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Danneskjold thows a body shot but no joy. Danneskjold clinches up with Steamboat and pushes him back against the cage. Danneskjold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Danneskjold breaks the clinch.
Danneskjold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ragnar Danneskjold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Steamboat takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Danneskjold. Steamboat is breathing heavily. 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! Danneskjold cracks Steamboat with a good jab. Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Danneskjold sprawls well. Danneskjold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danneskjold lands a jab-cross combination. Ragnar Danneskjold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Danneskjold is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Danneskjold throws a head kick but Steamboat moves out of range.
Steamboat moves away from the strike by Danneskjold. Steamboat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Danneskjold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Danneskjold scores with punches from side control. Danneskjold advances to full mount. Danneskjold prevents Steamboat from getting the reversal. Danneskjold putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danneskjold pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Steamboat taking shots to the head. 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! Danneskjold connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Danneskjold fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Danneskjold connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Danneskjold working Steamboat over with strikes here. Danneskjold connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Danneskjold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Danneskjold cracks Steamboat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Danneskjold fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Danneskjold lands a nice shot to the head. Danneskjold is landing with some decent strikes but Steamboat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Danneskjold breaks from Steamboat's wrist control and lands an elbow. Danneskjold scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Danneskjold controlling from mount. Danneskjold looking to control but Steamboat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Danneskjold unloading with bombs! Danneskjold looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steamboat is squirming around, avoiding Danneskjold's attempts to control the action. Danneskjold working Steamboat over with strikes here. Danneskjold punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Danneskjold breaks from Steamboat's wrist control and lands an elbow. Steamboat is in a horrible position here. Danneskjold smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Danneskjold putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Danneskjold is in the full mount, landing strikes. Danneskjold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steamboat hang on? Danneskjold raining down shots from the mount! Danneskjold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steamboat is looking to escape. Danneskjold is in the full mount, landing strikes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Danneskjold looking to secure an arm triangle but Steamboat defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Danneskjold dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ricky Steamboat's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danneskjold scores with the left hand. Steamboat knows he should have avoided that one. Danneskjold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steamboat as he avoids it easily. Danneskjold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steamboat's calf. Nice takedown defense from Danneskjold. No joy for Steamboat on that attempt. Danneskjold tests Steamboat's chin there with a solid looking shot. Steamboat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danneskjold's waist but Danneskjold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steamboat off to one side. Danneskjold throws a front kick that sends Steamboat stumbling back into the cage. Steamboat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danneskjold. Danneskjold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Danneskjold working the head with strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Danneskjold is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Steamboat will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Danneskjold moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Steamboat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. A nice elbow there by Danneskjold. Danneskjold connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Danneskjold with shots to the head and body - Steamboat looks very uncomfortable down there. Danneskjold fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Danneskjold unloading with bombs! Danneskjold landing strikes from the mount and Steamboat is in trouble! Steamboat is bucking up trying to escape but Danneskjold cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Danneskjold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Steamboat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Danneskjold is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danneskjold scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steamboat?
Danneskjold breaks from Steamboat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Steamboat is rocked! Steamboat is in a horrible position here. Danneskjold smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Steamboat is still in real trouble! Can Danneskjold finish him? Steamboat wants to hold on but Danneskjold pushes him away. Ricky Steamboat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Danneskjold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steamboat hang on? Steamboat seems to have recovered his senses. Danneskjold working Steamboat over with strikes here. BOOM! Danneskjold connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Danneskjold postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Steamboat badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Danneskjold around the waist but Danneskjold pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Danneskjold is the winner by TKO! Danneskjold jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Danneskjold!
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energy
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hype
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