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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 450 p4p, 50 weight class) and Quinton Randleman (ranked 413 p4p, 46 weight class). Quinton Randleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Randleman throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Randleman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Randleman.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
and Randleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Randleman.
Randleman content to stall in guard here.
Ragnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randleman.
Ragnarsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ragnarsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Randleman controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randleman preventing the sweep.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnarsson is on top in guard.
Randleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarsson.
Randleman 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman working a defensive guard here.
Ragnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Randleman.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Randleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Randleman scores with a shot to the body.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randleman misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
A little jabbing left from Randleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson cracks Randleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Randleman throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randleman lands a slapping body shot.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Randleman misses with a body shot
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Randleman misses with a jab to the body
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randleman misses with a left hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Randleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragnarsson swivels and escapes.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Randleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Randleman throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick.
Randleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Randleman on the side of the head.
Randleman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ragnarsson digs a good hook to Randleman's body.
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab.
Quinton Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ragnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Randleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Ragnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Randleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ragnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab. Randleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Randleman misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Randleman just manages to avoid it.
Randleman scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Randleman.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson shows good takedown defense.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randleman shoots in and drives through. Ragnarsson sprawls well.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Ragnarsson dodges the punch combination from Randleman.
Ragnarsson wants to slow Randleman down by chopping away at his legs.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Randleman's knee momentarily.
Randleman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Randleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Randleman throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ragnarsson pushes Randleman off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Randleman feints and as Ragnarsson raises his hands in defense, Randleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randleman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Randleman taking a breather here.
Randleman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson dodges the ground and pound from Randleman.
Ragnarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randleman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Randleman trying to control the action but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Randleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randleman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Randleman working the head with strikes.
Randleman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Randleman in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ragnarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Randleman in side control, throwing shots but Ragnarsson defends.
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Randleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Randleman takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Randleman lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
Randleman tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ragnarsson jabs Randleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Randleman strikes.
Donk. Ragnarsson catches Randleman right on the button with a cross.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randleman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Randleman looks to land a combination. Ragnarsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randleman.
Randleman throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Randleman.
Ragnarsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Randleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randleman swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Ragnarsson misses its target.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman misses with a straight left.
Randleman looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Randleman's knee momentarily.
Randleman misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Randleman shoots for a takedown but Ragnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randleman.
Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Randleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randleman misses with a body punch
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman digs a good hook to Ragnarsson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnarsson tries to avoid it but Randleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnarsson to the ground. Ragnarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsson defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
Randleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Randleman down with leg kicks.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Randleman scores with a nice right hand.
Randleman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson stuffs the takedown.
Randleman misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
Randleman takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Randleman.
Ragnarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Randleman just manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman with a poor takedown
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Randleman misses with a wild body shot.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnarsson sprawls well. Ragnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Quinton Randleman just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Randleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Randleman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnarsson but Ragnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Randleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
Randleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Randleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Randleman prevents Ragnarsson from improving his position.
Randleman slips a nice elbow through Ragnarsson's hands, connecting with Ragnarsson's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randleman throws a strike but Ragnarsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Randleman is working Ragnarsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quinton Randleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarsson has wrist control.
Randleman wants to pass the guard but Ragnarsson is keeping the position.
Randleman is working Ragnarsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
Ragnarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randleman throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson has his hands on Randleman's head, controlling the position.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Randleman misses.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randleman misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Randleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Randleman. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Randleman with the ground and pound but Ragnarsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ragnarsson wants to sweep here but Randleman controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Randleman is proving a slippery customer.
Randleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarsson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Randleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Randleman throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Randleman.
Randleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman thuds his right hand into Ragnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Randleman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Randleman throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Randleman's head back.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Randleman.
Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randleman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randleman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Randleman misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randleman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randleman.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Randleman moved out of range nicely.
Randleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Randleman takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ragnarsson. No joy for Randleman on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Randleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Randleman with a hook.
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 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Randleman lands a slapping body shot.
Randleman swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Randleman.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman misses with a jab to the body
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Randleman blocks the leg kick.
Randleman walks into a jab.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Randleman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Randleman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ragnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Randleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Randleman.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnarsson is fending him off so far but Randleman persists. Nope, Ragnarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnarsson catches Randleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randleman misses with an uppercut.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randleman.
Randleman misses with a hook to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Randleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Randleman moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Randleman lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
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!
Randleman misses with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randleman misses with a double jab
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Quinton Randleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.
Randleman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quinton Randleman.
I think Randleman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quinton Randleman!
Quinton Randleman is the new heavyweight champion!
Quinton Randleman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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