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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar SvenSoleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think SvenSoleson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to If I had a heart. Fernando comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Miss Jackson kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnar SvenSoleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando instigates a clinch.
Fernando decides to pull guard.
SvenSoleson with a flurry of punches that miss.
SvenSoleson tries to stand but Fernando is controlling from the bottom.
Fernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernando, not yet.
SvenSoleson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernando is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SvenSoleson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson wants to control from the top but Fernando keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
SvenSoleson has closed the distance and engaged Fernando in a clinch.
SvenSoleson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
SvenSoleson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fernando drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernando goes for a takedown attempt but SvenSoleson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ragnar SvenSoleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
Fernando shoots in but no luck this time.
SvenSoleson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that SvenSoleson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Fernando ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fernando no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
SvenSoleson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernando is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SvenSoleson is aware though and is defending well.
Fernando is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SvenSoleson is aware though and is defending well.
Fernando has momentary wrist control but SvenSoleson slips an elbow through the middle.
Fernando has his foot on SvenSoleson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SvenSoleson works his way back into a safe position though.
Fernando is looking for a triangle but SvenSoleson pushes his legs off easily.
SvenSoleson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SvenSoleson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernando is keeping the position for now.
SvenSoleson landing with the ground and pound.
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.
SvenSoleson stopping the sweep attempt from Fernando.
Fernando keeping full guard, as SvenSoleson tries to pass.
SvenSoleson advances position into side control!
SvenSoleson throws a strike aimed at the side of Fernando's head but Fernando avoids it well.
SvenSoleson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
What's Fernando going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
SvenSoleson trying to control the position but Fernando is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on SvenSoleson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fernando tries to improve position but can't.
Fernando is trying to control SvenSoleson's posture but SvenSoleson avoids it.
SvenSoleson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fernando wants to control but SvenSoleson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SvenSoleson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fernando is trying to control SvenSoleson's posture but SvenSoleson avoids it.
Fernando taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar SvenSoleson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
SvenSoleson pushes Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
SvenSoleson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fernando drops down looking for an ankle pick but SvenSoleson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
SvenSoleson has managed to clinch.
SvenSoleson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
SvenSoleson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernando avoids it.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Fernando has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. SvenSoleson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ragnar SvenSoleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SvenSoleson is pressed up against the cage. Fernando has hold of a leg and is looking to drag SvenSoleson down to the mat. SvenSoleson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
SvenSoleson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and SvenSoleson wants it to stay on the feet.
SvenSoleson drives through and clinches with Fernando against the cage.
Fernando turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson wants to get back to his feet.
SvenSoleson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernando thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fernando is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SvenSoleson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
SvenSoleson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
SvenSoleson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fernando is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SvenSoleson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on SvenSoleson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernando tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fernando has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson is looking to reverse the position.
Fernando trying to control the position but SvenSoleson is working away.
Fernando advances nicely into full mount.
Fernando controlling the pace for now.
SvenSoleson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?
SvenSoleson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fernando avoids the attempt from SvenSoleson to control.
SvenSoleson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if SvenSoleson tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fernando wants to control the pace but SvenSoleson is squirming around nicely.
Fernando is going oldschool here, as he tries to force SvenSoleson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so SvenSoleson shrugs it off.
Fernando moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, SvenSoleson has worked his arm free - good work by SvenSoleson!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernando trying to control the position but SvenSoleson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Fernando will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fernando gets tackled into the cage by SvenSoleson. SvenSoleson maintains the clinch.
SvenSoleson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernando blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SvenSoleson throws a head punch that misses.
Fernando has SvenSoleson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fernando pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending SvenSoleson tumbling to the mat - Fernando dives into SvenSoleson's guard.
Fernando wants to control from the top but SvenSoleson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fernando preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando stands up and waves to SvenSoleson to follow him.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SvenSoleson but SvenSoleson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fernando tries for a takedown but SvenSoleson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
SvenSoleson forces Fernando back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson misses with a hook to the ribs.
SvenSoleson just leaning against Fernando, taking a breather.
Fernando tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ragnar SvenSoleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
SvenSoleson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernando is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but SvenSoleson is defending well.
Fernando avoiding damage as SvenSoleson throws knees to the body.
Fernando pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernando has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, SvenSoleson has managed to get both his arms back between Fernando's legs - danger averted.
Fernando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernando seems keen to control SvenSoleson's posture.
SvenSoleson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SvenSoleson postures up.
SvenSoleson pushing down on Fernando's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
SvenSoleson trying to pass the guard but Fernando defending well.
SvenSoleson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fernando wants to improve his position but SvenSoleson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
SvenSoleson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fernando is pressing down on SvenSoleson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
SvenSoleson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SvenSoleson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fernando has a closed guard, preventing SvenSoleson from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernando fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SvenSoleson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernando is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. SvenSoleson can't fight it off and eventually Fernando manages to take the fight to the floor. SvenSoleson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but SvenSoleson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SvenSoleson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernando manages to get himself to full guard.
SvenSoleson throwing strikes from guard but Fernando blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar SvenSoleson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think SvenSoleson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar SvenSoleson!
An out of breath Ragnar SvenSoleson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Manny Fernando stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well done sir, you have beaten me. '.
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