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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brynar Agnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyr Rahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 cm
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163 lbs
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177 cm
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brynar Agnarsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Skyr Rahka! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rahka misses with a double jab.
Rahka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Agnarsson with a poor takedown and Rahka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Agnarsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rahka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Agnarsson is in Rahka's guard. Agnarsson slips nicely into half guard. Rahka controlling the position for now. Nice strikes from Agnarsson there. Rahka is not content to let Agnarsson control the position. Agnarsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Agnarsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rahka is controlling Agnarsson's position as best he can from this difficult position. Agnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rahka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Agnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rahka wants to get back to his feet.
Rahka is not content to let Agnarsson control the position. Rahka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Agnarsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Agnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Agnarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Agnarsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Rahka pushes Agnarsson off looking to stand but Agnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Rahka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rahka lands with an uppercut that bounces Agnarsson off the cage and back into range. Agnarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rahka to the ground. Agnarsson is now in Rahka's guard. Agnarsson landing with the ground and pound. Agnarsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Rahka wants to stand but Agnarsson is controlling the position. Agnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rahka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Agnarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Agnarsson with a flurry of punches that miss. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rahka can do anything to dispel that myth. Agnarsson trying to control but Rahka is working from the bottom. Rahka wants to get back to his feet but Agnarsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Agnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Rahka keeps moving. Agnarsson scoring with some ground and pound. Agnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Rahka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agnarsson. Agnarsson is in close to Rahka's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rahka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Agnarsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Agnarsson is in close to Rahka's body, working some short punches and elbows. Agnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Agnarsson trying to control but Rahka is working from the bottom. Rahka is looking to stand up but Agnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rahka closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynar Agnarsson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Agnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahka as he jumps to the side. Rahka lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Rahka coming out on top. Rahka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Agnarsson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Agnarsson throwing strikes from guard but Rahka blocks nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rahka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Agnarsson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rahka holds on and takes a little breather. Agnarsson landing some decent shots from guard. Agnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Agnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rahka has his hands on Agnarsson's head, controlling the position. Rahka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Agnarsson is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Agnarsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rahka on his heels. He'll look to pass Rahka's guard now, I'm sure. Rahka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Rahka keeps moving. Agnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Rahka keeps moving. Agnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Agnarsson throws a big elbow that misses. Agnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Agnarsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Agnarsson won't allow Rahka to get back to his feet. Agnarsson works over Rahka with some ground and pound from guard. Agnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rahka wants to stand but Agnarsson is controlling the position. Rahka is breathing heavily. Agnarsson landing with the ground and pound. Agnarsson trying to control but Rahka is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Agnarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahka has wrist control. Agnarsson throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Skyr Rahka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Agnarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rahka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Agnarsson misses with a takedown and Rahka counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynar Agnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Agnarsson dives in and grabs Rahka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahka pushes down on Agnarsson's head and hops out. A countering left hand to the body from Rahka misses. Agnarsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rahka looks like he wants to counter punch here. Agnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Rahka gets double underhooks and turns Agnarsson into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brynar Agnarsson will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Agnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Agnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot. A left lands for Rahka. Agnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Agnarsson misses with a takedown attempt and Rahka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Agnarsson tries for a takedown but Rahka circles away easily and Rahka counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Brynar Agnarsson has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rahka works Agnarsson's body with a nice hook. Rahka gets in close and instigates a clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rahka scores with a shoulder strike. Rahka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rahka lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahka. Rahka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agnarssons head. Agnarsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rahka after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynar Agnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rahka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rahka working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rahka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rahka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Agnarsson tries for a takedown but Rahka manages to get underhooks.
Rahka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards. A short right from Rahka. Agnarsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Agnarsson tries for a takedown but Rahka manages to get underhooks.
Brynar Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rahka gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rahka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. 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! Rahka cracks Agnarsson with a nice body shot. Rahka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rahka lands a hook to the side of the head. Rahka lands a hook that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards. Rahka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rahka lands with a right to the head. Rahka lands with a short head shot on the inside. Agnarsson is trying to drag Rahka to the mat but Rahka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Rahka scores with a shoulder strike. Rahka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agnarsson or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Agnarsson is looking for a takedown. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Agnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rahka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rahka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahka. Rahka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Rahka scores with a nice short uppercut. Rahka stops a takedown attempt from Agnarsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Agnarsson takes a shot to the head. Agnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skyr Rahka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rahka lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rahka lands a hook that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards. Rahka lands a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahka. Rahka lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rahka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rahka scores with a shot to the side of Agnarsson's head. A shot in the inside from Rahka. Rahka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahka lands a hook to the side of the head. Rahka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Agnarsson up against the cage. Rahka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Skyr Rahka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Agnarsson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Skyr Rahka! Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Skyr Rahka! Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Skyr Rahka wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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