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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Solberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solberg has chosen Bad Moon Rising as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Solberg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Solberg keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSolberg.
Ragnarsson moves to clinch but Solberg breaks away
enabling Solberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Solberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch but Solberg is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Solberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ragnarsson darts in and clinches Solberg up against the cage.
Ragnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Peter Solberg has been cut.
Solberg is trying to pull guard but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Solberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Solberg tries to pull guard but Ragnarsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Solberg gets control of Ragnarsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Solberg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solberg is on top in guard.
Solberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Solberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solberg stops Ragnarsson from standing up.
Solberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solberg drops back looking for a leg! Ragnarsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnarsson manages to kick Solberg off! Solberg jumps back into Ragnarsson's guard.
Ragnarsson wants to stand and escape but Solberg is having none of it.
Solberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Solberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Solberg'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.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
It seemed like Solberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Solberg keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Ragnarsson's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Solberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ragnarsson will feel that in the morning.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Solberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Solberg.
Ragnarsson rushes Solberg and presses him up against the cage.
Solberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solberg blocks an elbow strike.
Solberg managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solberg.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ragnarsson throws an elbow but misses.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solberg avoids it.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Solberg avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Solberg can't break the clinch.
Solberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ragnarsson throws an elbow but misses.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Solberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Solberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnarsson to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ragnarsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Solberg's brow.
Solberg is trying to break free.
Solberg avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Solberg stalls.
Solberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnarsson gets an underhook and turns Solberg into the cage.
Solberg takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnarsson obliges.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solberg avoids it.
Solberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Solberg tries to break free but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Solberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Solberg keeps it at a distance.
A solid body kick from Solberg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ragnarsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnarsson obliges.
Solberg is trying to pull guard but Ragnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Solberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ragnarsson smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson forces Solberg back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Solberg blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Solberg blocks it.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Solberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson looks to clinch
and Solberg counters with a body kick.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses.
Solberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ragnarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Solberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Solberg misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Solberg avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Solberg dodges an elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solberg avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Solberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Solberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
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!
Ragnarsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Solberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Solberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson crunches a lovely knee into Solberg's ribcage.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ragnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Solberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Solberg throws a body kick that misses.
Ragnarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Solberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and pushes Solberg back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Solberg.
Solberg is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Solberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Solberg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Solberg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Solberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solberg avoids it.
Solberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solberg takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solberg avoids it.
Solberg blocks an elbow strike.
Solberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Solberg is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Solberg avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson drops Solberg with a big knee straight up the middle! Solberg is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Solberg is rocked!
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!
Ragnarsson closes the distance but Solberg moves to the side
and Solberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Solberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solberg throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Solberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ragnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Ragnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Solberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnarsson gets a clinch.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solberg is defending well for now.
Solberg pulls guard.
Solberg is looking for a triangle but Ragnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Solberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragnarsson defends it easily.
Ragnarsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solberg is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson had his way with Peter Solberg in that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Solberg'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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch.
Solberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ragnarsson moves to clinch but Solberg breaks away
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Solberg as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Solberg in a clinch.
Solberg dodges an elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Peter Solberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
Solberg tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ragnarsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Solberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Solberg working hard to break the clinch.
Solberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Solberg is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.
Solberg blocks an elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Halfdan Ragnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnarsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halfdan Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halfdan Ragnarsson!
Halfdan Ragnarsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Halfdan Ragnarsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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