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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskj�ld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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36
190 lbs
24 - 22 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Danneskj�ld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskj�ld has a takedown stuffed.
Danneskj�ld misses with an uppercut.
Danneskj�ld misses with a low kick.
Baird closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Danneskj�ld is looking for a sweep.
Baird is trying to ground and pound but Danneskj�ld uses the momentary lack of control by Baird to regain half guard.
Danneskj�ld wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskj�ld has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Danneskj�ld moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskj�ld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskj�ld trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Danneskj�ld is retaining full guard.
Baird pushes down on Danneskj�ld's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Danneskj�ld is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baird tries to pass to full mount but Danneskj�ld defends it.
That's two 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.
Well, if Baird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Danneskj�ld trying to control here.
Danneskj�ld is trying to get back to full guard.
Baird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Danneskj�ld drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Danneskj�ld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskj�ld is looking to advance position but Baird has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Baird punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baird landing punches.
Baird thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Baird scoring with strikes but Danneskj�ld is staying in there.
Baird looking to control but Danneskj�ld is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baird throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Baird with shots to the head and body - Danneskj�ld looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baird tries to control but Danneskj�ld wriggling away.
Danneskj�ld is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird controlling the pace for now.
Danneskj�ld wants to control but Baird is having none of it.
Baird tries to control but Danneskj�ld wriggling away.
Baird connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Danneskj�ld manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Danneskj�ld gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baird wants it to stay on the feet.
Danneskj�ld tries to clinch there but Baird circles away.
Baird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baird keeps the fight on the outside.
Danneskj�ld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from Danneskj�ld.
Baird forces Danneskj�ld back against the cage and clinches.
Baird blocks a body shot from Danneskj�ld.
Baird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Danneskj�ld lands a nice uppercut.
Danneskj�ld is working for takedown but Baird is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskj�ld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird blocks a body shot from Danneskj�ld.
Danneskj�ld pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskj�ld keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Danneskj�ld is retaining full guard.
Baird wants to control from the top but Danneskj�ld keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskj�ld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baird trying to control but Danneskj�ld is working from the bottom.
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baird content to stall in guard here.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskj�ld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Danneskj�ld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baird looking to score a takedown here. Danneskj�ld is defending well but Baird drives through and ends up in Danneskj�ld's guard.
Baird wants to control from the top but Danneskj�ld keeps moving.
Baird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Danneskj�ld is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danneskj�ld's guard.
Baird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danneskj�ld tries to roll over but Baird keeps him under control.
Baird wants to take a breather but Danneskj�ld is having none of it.
Baird is working for a submission of some sort.
Danneskj�ld has his hands clasped together around Baird's back. He's all about the action.
Baird passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Danneskj�ld is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Baird is looking to take a break and control but Danneskj�ld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Danneskj�ld fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danneskj�ld instigates a clinch.
Baird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskj�ld trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Baird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danneskj�ld is aware though and is defending well.
Danneskj�ld passes Baird's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danneskj�ld takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Danneskj�ld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baird knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baird preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskj�ld working the head and body with strikes.
Baird has his hands clasped together around Danneskj�ld's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is staying active underneath Danneskj�ld, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Danneskj�ld thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baird trying to control from the bottom.
Danneskj�ld controlling the action here.
Baird wants to improve his position but Danneskj�ld is controlling well.
Danneskj�ld wants to free his trapped foot but Baird is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Danneskj�ld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
Macadam Baird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Danneskj�ld moves into full mount! Baird won't be happy about that!
Danneskj�ld is landing with some decent strikes but Baird is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Danneskj�ld raining down shots from the mount!
Baird is trying to escape the mount.
Danneskj�ld looking to control but Baird is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird regains half guard.
Baird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskj�ld.
Danneskj�ld trying to control from Baird's half guard. Baird has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Danneskj�ld wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Danneskj�ld passes Baird's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danneskj�ld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Danneskj�ld not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danneskj�ld is looking for a kimura but Baird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danneskj�ld to get the leverage.
Ragnar Danneskj�ld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is defending against the submission attempts here by Danneskj�ld.
Danneskj�ld sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baird defending well though.
Baird is holding on to half guard well.
Danneskj�ld not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baird keeping control of the position.
Baird regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Danneskj�ld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Danneskj�ld showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baird 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
An out of breath and clearly excited Macadam Baird thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Ragnar Danneskj�ld stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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