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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 cm
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210 lbs
6 - 14 - 0 |
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195 cm
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216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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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
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Ragnarson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, White Goodman! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ragnarson tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance. Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnarson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ragnarsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ragnarson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodman as he avoids it easily. Ragnarson sets himself, and Goodman steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnarson avoids it this time. Ragnarson shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman works the jab nicely. Goodman throws a head kick but Ragnarson moves out of range.
Ragnarson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goodman manages to circle out of the way. Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. White Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ragnarson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Goodman to regain full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goodman can do anything to dispel that myth. Ragnarson gets to his feet. Goodman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round. Ragnarson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goodman's guard. Goodman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ragnarson dives into side control.
Goodman wants to get back to his feet. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Goodman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnarson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ragnarson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goodman is looking to regain half guard here but Ragnarson keeps moving and retains side control. Goodman is still trying to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goodman prevents Ragnarson from moving into mount. Ragnarson works to advance to full mount. Goodman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ragnarson dominating with strikes here. Goodman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ragnarson. Goodman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Ragnarson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ragnarson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Goodman tries to reverse the position but Ragnarson maintains control. Ragnarson goes for an armbar but Goodman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goodman. Goodman throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goodman wants to stand and escape but instead Ragnarson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but White Goodman will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goodman tests Ragnarson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Goodman lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut. Goodman keeps the fight on the outside. Goodman wants to counter with a clinch but Ragnarson pushes him away. Goodman moves out of range as Ragnarson throws a body kick.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goodman clinches up with Ragnarson and pushes him back against the cage. Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ragnarson wants to take the fight to the mat but Goodman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ragnarson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goodman wants to get back to his feet but Ragnarson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goodman has Ragnarson pulled in close to control his posture. Goodman wants to stand but Ragnarson is controlling the position. Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches. Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarson trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Ragnarson won't allow Goodman to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Excellent takedown into side control there by Ragnarson. Ragnarson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ragnarson decides to stand back up. Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. White Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman. Goodman scores with a head kick. Ragnarson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nice takedown defense from Goodman. No joy for Ragnarson on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt. We've been informed that Goodman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Goodman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarson's head.
Ragnarson is rocked! Goodman breaks the clinch.
Oh Ragnarson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Goodman throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ragnarson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). White Goodman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
42% |
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