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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 1440 p4p, 197 weight class) and Gary Gravity (ranked 1339 p4p, 184 weight class). Ragnarsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anja - Where I Am. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Gravity!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravity fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gravity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Gravity tries to land a body kick
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross.
Gravity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Gravity feints the counter takedown.
Gravity throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravity with a nice cross.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Gravity ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Gravity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravitys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gravity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gravity shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnarsson sprawls well. Ragnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gravity gets slowly back to his feet.
Gravity shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragnarsson pinned against the cage. Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gravity scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity scores with a punch to the head.
Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravity was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravity throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gravity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Gravity is predictable there
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gravity lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection.
Gravity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnarsson. Gravity shrugs it off though.
Gravity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ragnarsson.
Gravity tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Gravity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gravity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravity doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Gravity avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Gravity closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from Gravity.
Ragnarsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Gravity scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gravity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravity looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gravity is looking to advance position but Ragnarsson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity looks to land a strike but Ragnarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gravity with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gravity trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gravity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gravity working some strikes from top position.
Gravity is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarsson has wrist control.
Gravity stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarsson.
Gravity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Gravity passes into half guard.
Ragnarsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gravity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gravity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ragnarsson is pulling down on Gravity's head. It's preventing any offense from Gravity, at least for the moment.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the position but Gravity postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gravity must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gravity lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravity counters with a straight right hand.
Gravity looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ragnarsson misses its target.
Gravity swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
A jab from Gravity finds it's way through Ragnarsson's defenses.
Gravity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ragnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gravity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Ragnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gravity.
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that Gravity ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravity also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gravity will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravity throws out a counter right but Ragnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Gravity.
Ragnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gravity looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Gravity shoots for a double leg takedown but Ragnarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Gravity's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Gravity off balance momentarily.
Gravity wants to land a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Gravity.
Gravity takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Gravity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gravity.
Ragnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravity lands a shot to the body.
Gravity avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Gravity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravity controls his hands.
Gravity throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravity scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gravity gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
Gravity tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Gravity back against the cage.
Gravity has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ragnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ragnarsson avoids the strikes from Gravity.
Ragnarsson trying to control the hands but Gravity won't let him.
Gravity throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gravity scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gravity is throwing strikes but Ragnarsson counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Ragnarsson regains half guard.
Gravity sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnarsson defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gravity throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ragnarsson to regain full guard.
Ragnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gravity won't allow Ragnarsson to get back to his feet.
Gravity tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragnarsson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Gravity from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Gravity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gravity tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragnarsson swivels and escapes.
Gravity tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gravity scores with a punch to the head.
Gravity lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravity moves away.
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.
Gravity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson thumps Gravity with a low kick.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gravity momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gravity.
Both fighters circling a little - Gravity finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Gravity misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ragnarsson as Gravity shoots in.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Gravity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gravity will feel that in the morning.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Gravity off balance momentarily.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Gravity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gravity needs to keep his hands up - Ragnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
Gravity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ragnarsson clinches.
Gravity prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gravity's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravity scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gravity struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Gravity blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Gravity and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gravity tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gravity avoids it.
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Gravity lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gravity's ribcage. Gravity let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gravity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Gary Gravity has been cut.
Gravity misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gravity controls the action.
Gravity misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Gravity avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Gravity blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravity.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Gravity takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson crunches a lovely knee into Gravity's ribcage.
Gravity managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
Gravity managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pushes Gravity back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gravity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Gravity avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gravity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnarsson gets through Gravity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravity can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a nice body shot.
Gravity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gravity takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Gravity blocks it.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gravity can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Ragnarsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Gravity won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson pushes Gravity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ragnarsson gets through Gravity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson drops Gravity with a big knee straight up the middle! Gravity is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Gravity is rocked!
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bjorn Ragnarsson made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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