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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divock Origi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Origi comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos a la playa. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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187 cm
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216 lbs
14 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Divock Origi! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Sigurdsson! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sigurdsson moves out of range of the strikes. Sigurdsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Origi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sigurdsson just manages to avoid it. Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sigurdsson. Origi backing away here, and Sigurdsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Origi scores with a hook. Nice defenses there by Sigurdsson. Origi throws a wild body kick that Sigurdsson sees coming a mile off. Sigurdsson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sigurdsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sigurdsson digs a good hook to Origi's body.
Sigurdsson digs a good hook to Origi's body.
Origi wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Origi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sigurdsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Origi connects with a body shot. Sigurdsson throws a body kick that misses and Origi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Origi connects with a jab. Sigurdsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away. Sigurdsson moves out of range as Origi strikes. Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson slips under a jab from Origi. Origi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sigurdsson lands a jab to Origi's midsection. Origi doesn't manage to clinch there - Sigurdsson circles away.
Sigurdsson throws a good cross that connects.
Sigurdsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigurdsson. Origi throws a hook but Sigurdsson avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sigurdsson swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Origi is looking to counter punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Origi jabs Sigurdsson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Good work by Origi as he checks the leg kick. Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Origi to score with a decent uppercut. Sigurdsson misses with a body punch
and Origi counters with an inside leg kick. Sigurdsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away. Sigurdsson lands a nice hook to Origi's body. Origi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Sigurdsson walks into a jab. Origi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sigurdsson. Origi loads up on a big right hand but Sigurdsson slips the punch. Sigurdsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sigurdsson is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A combination from Origi does no damage. Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigurdsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi. Sigurdsson cracks a nice hook into Origi's ribs. Origi tries to score with a low kick but Sigurdsson moves his leg out of the way. Origi throws a chopping leg kick but Sigurdsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sigurdsson thows a body kick. Origi tries to catch it but that hurt him. Sigurdsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Origi misses its target. Origi defending well as Sigurdsson loads up on a big left hand. Sigurdsson takes one to the chin there. Sigurdsson throws a half hearted mid kick. Good leg kick by Sigurdsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sigurdsson scores with a body shot.
Origi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sigurdsson. Origi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sigurdsson connects with a leg kick. Origi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sigurdsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Origi rather than just go for the knockout. Origi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigurdsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Some bone on bone action there as Sigurdsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Origi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Origi avoids the body shot from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigurdsson scores with a jab to the body. A solid body kick from Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson misses the shot to the body. Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sigurdsson throws a body kick that misses and Origi counters with a straight right hand. Origi throws a lazy uppercut
and Sigurdsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Origi thinking. Origi misses with a low kick as Sigurdsson jumps back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Sigurdsson will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Origi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Origi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sigurdsson checks it well. Sigurdsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut. Origi misses with a straight left. Divock Origi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sigurdsson clobbers Origi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Origi clinches up against the cage. Origi throws a head punch that misses. Sigurdsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Origi throws a solid leg kick but Sigurdsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Origi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Origi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sigurdsson scores with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Origi. Sigurdsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Sigurdsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Origi. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sigurdsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Origi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sigurdsson scores with a jab to the body. Sigurdsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Origi jabs Sigurdsson right on the nose. Sigurdsson blinks but takes it well. Sigurdsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Origi throws an overhand right that lands on Sigurdsson's shoulder, as Sigurdsson tries to avoid the shot. Sigurdsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sigurdsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Origi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson throws a leg kick that misses. Sigurdsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ragnar Sigurdsson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sigurdsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sigurdsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sigurdsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Origi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sigurdsson.
Origi misses with a straight right. Sigurdsson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Origi counters with a good low kick that Sigurdsson was not able to check. Origi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigurdsson manages to avoid it. Origi throws a leg kick but Sigurdsson checks it. Sigurdsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sigurdsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Origi throws a big shot that misses. Sigurdsson throws a chopping leg kick but Origi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A low kick from Origi is predictable there and Sigurdsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Sigurdsson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Origi scores with a nice right hand.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Origi misses with a leg kick enabling Sigurdsson to counter with a crisp jab. Origi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Origi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Origi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sigurdsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Sigurdsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Origi. Origi avoids the body shot from Sigurdsson.
Origi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sigurdsson misses with a wild body shot. Sigurdsson scores with a jab to the body. Sigurdsson scores with a jab to the body. Sigurdsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Origi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sigurdsson lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming. Sigurdsson scores with a nice body kick.
Sigurdsson throws a nice inside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Origi tried to counter with a leg kick but Sigurdsson avoided it. Sigurdsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Origi. Sigurdsson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sigurdsson throws the kick towards the body but Origi avoids it. Origi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sigurdsson manages to circle out of the way. Sigurdsson cracks the inside of Origi's front leg. Sigurdsson misses with a takedown attempt enabling Origi to counter with a crisp jab. A low kick from Origi is predictable there and Sigurdsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sigurdsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jab by Origi. Sigurdsson tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Sigurdsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut. That's time! Origi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sigurdsson misses the shot to the body. Origi looks to clinch and Sigurdsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Sigurdsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Origi. Sigurdsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Origi moves in looking to clinch but Sigurdsson pushes him off. A slow jab from Sigurdsson misses its intended target. Sigurdsson swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Origi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sigurdsson. Origi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sigurdsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Sigurdsson throws a nice looking combination but Origi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Origi throws an off balance right hand
and Sigurdsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Origi throws a low kick but Sigurdsson avoids it. Sigurdsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Origi avoids a kick to the body.
Sigurdsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Origi doesn't seem bothered though. Sigurdsson misses with a kick to the body.
Origi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Origi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sigurdsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Origi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sigurdsson misses the shot to the body. Origi misses with a low kick as Sigurdsson jumps back. Sigurdsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Origi moves out of range of the body kick. Sigurdsson throws a shot from downtown. Origi moves away and avoids it. Sigurdsson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sigurdsson defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand. Sigurdsson thinks about the counter body kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sigurdsson throws a jab when Origi was well out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Origi misses its target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Origi throws a lazy uppercut
and Sigurdsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Origi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Origi misses with a hook. Sigurdsson ducked under it nicely. Sigurdsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Origi. Sigurdsson throws a body shot but no joy. Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sigurdsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Sigurdsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Sigurdsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Origi at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sigurdsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sigurdsson thuds his right hand into Origi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sigurdsson throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and moves out of range. Sigurdsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Origi's head. Origi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice jab there from Sigurdsson. Origi swings for the body but Sigurdsson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sigurdsson misses. An inside leg kick lands from Sigurdsson. Good work by Sigurdsson as he checks the leg kick. A clash of legs there as Sigurdsson blocks the low kick. Origi tries to score with a low kick but Sigurdsson moves his leg out of the way. Sigurdsson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Origi counters with a straight right hand. Sigurdsson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Origi throws a body shot but no joy. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sigurdsson misses the shot to the body. Origi wants to clinch. A combination from Sigurdsson does no damage. Origi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sigurdsson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sigurdsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Sigurdsson misses with a hook. Sigurdsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Origi's head. Sigurdsson looks to throw a body kick and Origi counters with a thumping low kick. Origi slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Sigurdsson really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Origi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Origi.
Sigurdsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Sigurdsson. An attempted straight right counter from Origi misses the target. Sigurdsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Origi wants to land a leg kick but Sigurdsson is out of range. Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Sigurdsson off balance momentarily. Sigurdsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Origi. Sigurdsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Origi connects with a solid leg kick. Origi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sigurdsson, pushing him back against the cage. Origi misses with a body punch.
Sigurdsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Origi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sigurdsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Origi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Origi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sigurdsson punishes Origi's body with a nice straight punch. Origi thows a leg kick but Sigurdsson checks it and Sigurdsson counters with a slapping leg kick. Origi misses with a looping left. Sigurdsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sigurdsson misses with a right hand and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sigurdsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Origi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sigurdsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Origi throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Origi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sigurdsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Origi connects with the punch. An inside leg kick lands from Sigurdsson. Origi scoring well with a low kick there.
Origi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nice defenses there by Sigurdsson. Origi lands a right hook to the body.
Origi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sigurdsson counter with a right hand. Sigurdsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sigurdsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Sigurdsson lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Origi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sigurdsson throws a body shot but no joy. Sigurdsson lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming. Sigurdsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Origi tries to move into range but Sigurdsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Origi throws a jab when Sigurdsson was well out of range. Origi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sigurdsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Sigurdsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Origi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sigurdsson.
Origi misses with a straight right. Sigurdsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi. Sigurdsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi tried to counter with a leg kick but Sigurdsson avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sigurdsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sigurdsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sigurdsson misses with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Origi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sigurdsson blocks a jab. Sigurdsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Origi closes the distance but Sigurdsson moves to the side and Sigurdsson counters with a one-two to the body. Origi misses with a left hand and Origi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Origi misses with a combination
and Sigurdsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Origi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Origi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sigurdsson to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Sigurdsson dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Origi wants to clinch. Sigurdsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi misses with a two punch combination.
Sigurdsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sigurdsson misses with a body shot.
Origi throws a jab when Sigurdsson was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sigurdsson throws a low kick but Origi moves out of range easily. Origi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Origi catches Sigurdsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Origi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sigurdsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sigurdsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sigurdsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sigurdsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigurdsson. Origi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Sigurdsson swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Origi forces Sigurdsson back against the cage and clinches. Sigurdsson lands with a light punch inside. Origi misses with some punches.
Origi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Sigurdsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sigurdsson punishes Origi's body with a nice straight punch. Origi throws a hook but Sigurdsson avoids it easily. Sigurdsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Sigurdsson sizes up Origi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Divock Origi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Sigurdsson throws a right hand that misses
letting Origi counter with a right hand. Origi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi lands with a right hand. Sigurdsson misses with a body shot.
Origi misses with a body kick. Sigurdsson misses with a body shot.
Sigurdsson scores with a body shot.
Origi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sigurdsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Origi blocks it well. Origi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Origi misses with a body shot.
Sigurdsson thuds a left hand into Origi's body. Sigurdsson cracks Origi with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Origi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Origi throws a combination. Sigurdsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Ragnar Sigurdsson has been cut. Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sigurdsson slips a jab and a cross from Origi.
Sigurdsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Nice jab there from Sigurdsson. Oooooh!!! Sigurdsson has knocked Origi down with a huge combo! Sigurdsson steps away and waves a wobbly Origi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Origi is rocked! Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Origi misses with a hook
and Sigurdsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Origi thinking. Oh Origi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Are you kidding me?! Sigurdsson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Origi clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Sigurdsson! Ragnar Sigurdsson is the new light heavyweight champion! Ragnar Sigurdsson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'No Messing I'm came to kill him tonight. Origi is a great fighter but I am Ragnar!'.
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