PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franck Pompi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danneskjold comes to the cage accompanied by The Nuge - Stranglehold. Pompi has chosen French National Anthem as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Danneskjold
vs
Pompi

182 cm
27
190 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

181 cm
21
193 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Fast

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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 19 - 11 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franck Pompi!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pompi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Danneskjold counters with a stiff right hand.
Pompi ducks under a wild hook from Danneskjold.
Danneskjold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pompi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Danneskjold circles away.
Danneskjold connects with a looping right hand.

Danneskjold shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Danneskjold showed some decent athleticism there.
Pompi regains full guard. Nicely done.

Pompi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danneskjold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danneskjold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pompi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Pompi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pompi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danneskjold looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjold trying to control but Pompi is working from the bottom.
Pompi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danneskjold.
Danneskjold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Danneskjold passes Pompi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danneskjold wants to take a breather but Pompi is having none of it.
Pompi is trying to get back to full guard.
Danneskjold thows a huge punch but Pompi dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pompi is trying to get back to full guard.
Pompi manages to get to full guard.
Danneskjold tries to free his leg and advance position but Pompi is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pompi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pompi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pompi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danneskjold is aware though and is defending well.
Danneskjold stands up over Pompi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danneskjold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pompi looking for a guillotine here but Danneskjold defends easily.
Danneskjold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Pompi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danneskjold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pompi's guard.
Pompi is not content to let Danneskjold control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Danneskjold connects with a nice short shot to Pompi's temple.

Danneskjold postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pompi to stand up.
Pompi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Danneskjold counters with a left and a right that stings Pompi.
Ragnar Danneskjold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franck Pompi.
Danneskjold lands a jab to Pompi's midsection.
Pompi with a poor takedown
and Danneskjold counters with a three punch combo that has Pompi backing up. Pompi nods at Danneskjold to acknowledge the strikes.
Pompi looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Danneskjold drives through and clinches with Pompi against the cage.
Pompi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Danneskjold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Danneskjold lands a shoulder strike.

Danneskjold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danneskjold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pompi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Danneskjold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pompi somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pompi fails with the takedown
and Danneskjold counters with a leg kick.

Danneskjold gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Danneskjold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Danneskjold scores a nice knee to the body.
Danneskjold lands a shoulder strike.

Danneskjold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danneskjold lands a body shot.
Pompi misses with a takedown attempt
and Danneskjold counters with a thumping low kick.
Danneskjold tests Pompi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Danneskjold.
Danneskjold works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Danneskjold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Danneskjold connects with a nice looking jab.
Danneskjold thuds his right hand into Pompi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danneskjold lands a nice looking body shot.
Danneskjold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Danneskjold misses.
Danneskjold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ragnar Danneskjold is winning the standup battle so far.
Pompi tries for a takedown but Danneskjold circles away easily
and Danneskjold counters with a left and a right that stings Pompi.

Pompi is rocked!
Danneskjold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pompi doesn't seem bothered though.
Pompi is still on wobbly legs! Can Danneskjold finish him?

Danneskjold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Danneskjold lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danneskjold is pushing down on Pompi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pompi is fighting to maintain full guard but Danneskjold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pompi seems to have recovered his senses.
Pompi is looking for a sweep. Danneskjold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danneskjold working the head and body with strikes.
Danneskjold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompi is looking to improve his position.
Danneskjold is just content to waste time from the top position. Pompi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Danneskjold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pompi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danneskjold has managed to get both his arms back between Pompi's legs - danger averted.
Pompi is breathing heavily.
Danneskjold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Danneskjold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Danneskjold is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pompi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pompi has escaped and now he's on top!
Pompi wants to control from the top but Danneskjold keeps moving.
Pompi throws a strike but Danneskjold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pompi keeping full guard, as Danneskjold tries to pass.
Danneskjold with a nice head shot there.
Danneskjold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danneskjold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pompi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danneskjold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Danneskjold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pompi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danneskjold has managed to get both his arms back between Pompi's legs - danger averted.
Danneskjold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pompi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Danneskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danneskjold trying to control but Pompi is working from the bottom.
Danneskjold with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pompi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Danneskjold off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pompi has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Danneskjold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pompi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Danneskjold circles away.
Ragnar Danneskjold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franck Pompi.
Pompi with a lazy takedown attempt

and Danneskjold counters by clinching up.
Danneskjold lands with a light punch inside.
Pompi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Danneskjold leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Danneskjold.
Danneskjold is pressed up against the cage. Pompi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Danneskjold down to the mat. Danneskjold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pompi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Danneskjold gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danneskjold lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pompi has Danneskjold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Danneskjold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Danneskjold - that landed with a thud.
Danneskjold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pompi backwards.
Danneskjold lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Danneskjold.

Danneskjold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danneskjold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danneskjold lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pompi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pompi on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Franck Pompi has been cut.
Pompi slips a jab and a cross from Danneskjold.
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 Franck Pompi's cut.
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!

Pompi doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Danneskjold counter with a right hand.
Danneskjold lands a slapping body shot.
Danneskjold lands a lovely overhand right.

Danneskjold has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Danneskjold.
Pompi tries to score a body lock takedown but Danneskjold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danneskjold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ragnar Danneskjold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pompi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Danneskjold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ragnar Danneskjold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franck Pompi.
Danneskjold just leaning against Pompi, taking a breather.
Danneskjold lands with a left to the head.
Danneskjold lands a shot to the body.
Pompi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjold throws a big uppercut that drops Pompi! More strikes from Danneskjold and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pompi lies dazed against the cage as Danneskjold celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Danneskjold!
Ragnar Danneskjold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.