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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Scheckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Hjelmslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjelmslev has chosen Champion as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ragnar Hjelmslev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Scheckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Hjelmslev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheckler is looking to chop away at Hjelmslev's legs.
A clash of legs there as Scheckler blocks the low kick.
Scheckler shoots in for a takedown but Hjelmslev shows good takedown defense.
Hjelmslev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scheckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scheckler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hjelmslev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scheckler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scheckler, right into the meat.
Scheckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hjelmslev.
Ragnar Hjelmslev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scheckler closes the distance and pushes Hjelmslev back into the cage.
Scheckler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hjelmslev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hjelmslev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler struggles to land a body shot inside as Hjelmslev controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scheckler.
Hjelmslev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hjelmslev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hjelmslev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scheckler throws a leg kick but Hjelmslev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scheckler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scheckler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scheckler lands a leg kick that knocks Hjelmslev off balance momentarily.
Hjelmslev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hjelmslev instigates a clinch.
Scheckler working hard to break the clinch.
Scheckler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Scheckler lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scheckler looking to stall.
Scheckler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheckler tries to stall but Hjelmslev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hjelmslev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scheckler up against the cage.
Hjelmslev tries to throw a body punch but Scheckler avoids it by throwing Hjelmslev back against the cage.
Hjelmslev slows down the pace here.
Hjelmslev pushes Scheckler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hjelmslev tries to land a knee to the head but Scheckler blocks with his arms.
Hjelmslev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scheckler's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scheckler's efforts to push away.
Scheckler trying to stall but Hjelmslev improves his position.
Hjelmslev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hjelmslev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hjelmslev pushes Scheckler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hjelmslev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hjelmslev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hjelmslev misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Hjelmslev.
Scheckler stalling in the clinch but Hjelmslev improves position.
Maybe Scheckler would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hjelmslev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hjelmslev blocks a body shot from Scheckler.
Scheckler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scheckler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scheckler wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Hjelmslev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hjelmslev is looking to break free of the clinch but Scheckler has double underhooks.
Hjelmslev looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scheckler can't find room to land a body shot as Hjelmslev controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheckler tries a body shot but Hjelmslev blocks it.
Scheckler is stalling here.
Scheckler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Hjelmslev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hjelmslev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick but Scheckler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hjelmslev takes a swing at Scheckler's ribcage but misses.
Hjelmslev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scheckler is looking to score with low kicks.
Hjelmslev lands a head kick!
Hjelmslev throws a sloppy head kick and Scheckler moves out of range easily.
Scheckler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hjelmslev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hjelmslev 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.
Hjelmslev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scheckler thuds a left hand into Hjelmslev's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scheckler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scheckler wants to pass the guard but Hjelmslev is keeping the position.
Scheckler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hjelmslev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hjelmslev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hjelmslev!
Hjelmslev in side control, throwing shots but Scheckler defends.
Hjelmslev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Scheckler is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler gets back to half guard.
Scheckler manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scheckler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scheckler looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler has his foot on Hjelmslev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hjelmslev works his way back into a safe position though.
Scheckler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hjelmslev is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjelmslev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjelmslev trying to control the position from guard on top but Scheckler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hjelmslev stopping the sweep attempt from Scheckler.
Scheckler is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hjelmslev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hjelmslev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hjelmslev throwing strikes but missing.
Hjelmslev preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheckler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hjelmslev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scheckler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hjelmslev's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Scheckler dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Scheckler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scheckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hjelmslev.
Scheckler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hjelmslev cracks a nice hook into Scheckler's ribs.
Scheckler throws a body kick the misses
and Hjelmslev counters with a left to the body.
Scheckler looks for a takedown but Hjelmslev sprawls well.
Hjelmslev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hjelmslev.
Scheckler moves out of range as Hjelmslev throws a body kick.
Scheckler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hjelmslev throws a hook to the side of Scheckler's head but Scheckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hjelmslev missing with a left hand there. Scheckler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hjelmslev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler throws a head kick but Hjelmslev moves out of range.
Hjelmslev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scheckler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hjelmslev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Hjelmslev does no damage.
Hjelmslev looks to score with a jab to the body but Scheckler is just out of range.
Scheckler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hjelmslev as he jumps to the side.
Hjelmslev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scheckler.
A head kick misses from Scheckler.
Hjelmslev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scheckler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Scheckler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hjelmslev.
Ragnar Hjelmslev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Hjelmslev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hjelmslev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scheckler is out of range.
Hjelmslev lands a jab to Scheckler's midsection.
A head kick misses from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hjelmslev thuds his shin into the meat of Scheckler's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheckler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hjelmslev's waist but Hjelmslev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scheckler off to one side.
Hjelmslev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scheckler walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev works Scheckler's body with a nice hook.
Scheckler misses with a low kick.
Hjelmslev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hjelmslev just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hjelmslev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scheckler misses with a body kick.
Scheckler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hjelmslev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hjelmslev feints and then cracks Scheckler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scheckler down.
Hjelmslev misses with a low kick.
Hjelmslev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scheckler's sensitive parts.
Scheckler avoids the head kick by Hjelmslev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hjelmslev counters with a body kick.
Hjelmslev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hjelmslev checks a low kick from Scheckler.
Scheckler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hjelmslev lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Hjelmslev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scheckler moves out of range of the leg kick from Hjelmslev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hjelmslev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hjelmslev lunges at Scheckler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scheckler's hand.
Hjelmslev jabs Scheckler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hjelmslev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Hjelmslev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hjelmslev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Hjelmslev!
After winning the bout, Ragnar Hjelmslev 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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hype
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