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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Chuck Norris Jr (ranked 13033 p4p, 267 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 2022 p4p, 64 weight class). Ragnarsson has chosen Anja - Where I Am as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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178 cm
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180 lbs
39 - 13 - 2 |
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190 cm
36
210 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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World class MT
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
39 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Norris Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ragnarsson! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A nice leg kick lands there from Norris Jr. Norris Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target. A punch combination from Ragnarsson misses. A counter left hand to the body from Norris Jr misses its target. Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Norris Jr moves away and avoids it. Norris Jr moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson. Norris Jr is looking to chop away at Ragnarsson's legs. Good leg kick by Norris Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the body and Norris Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norris Jr's hands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Norris Jr throws a leg kick that misses. Ragnarsson checks a low kick from Norris Jr. Norris Jr thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body. Norris Jr lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. Norris Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Norris Jr wants to clinch and Ragnarsson counters with a nice leg kick. Some wild striking there from Norris Jr.
Ragnarsson cracks Norris Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr. Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnarsson's calf. Norris Jr closes the distance and clinches. Norris Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson presses Norris Jr against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Norris Jr - that landed with a thud.
Norris Jr just leaning against Ragnarsson, taking a breather. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Norris Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Ragnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson. Norris Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris Jr. Norris Jr is stalling here.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Norris Jr.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Norris Jr trying to stall but Ragnarsson improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norris Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away. Norris Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily. Ragnarsson throws a counter combo. Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris Jr. That did some damage! Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Norris Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ragnarsson walks into a jab. Norris Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr connects with a jab. Norris Jr throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily. Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Norris Jr ducked under it nicely. Norris Jr throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Norris Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris Jr. This has been an exciting period of action! Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Norris Jr blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris Jr, right into the meat.
Norris Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Norris Jr stalks Ragnarsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnarsson's face. Ragnarsson staggers backwards, shaken. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Norris Jr punishes Ragnarsson's body with a nice straight punch. Ragnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris Jr can pounce on him.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Norris Jr moved out of range nicely. Ragnarsson staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris Jr. Ragnarsson connects with a crisp jab. Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Norris Jr is out of range. 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 Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod. 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.
Norris Jr misses with a body shot.
Norris Jr misses with a straight right. Norris Jr throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off. Norris Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ragnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Norris Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Norris Jr ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to score with a low kick but Norris Jr moves his leg out of the way. Norris Jr blocks a jab. Norris Jr half committed to a counter leg kick. A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson. Chuck Norris Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris Jr. Norris Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slapping body kick lands there for Norris Jr. Jab by Ragnarsson. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Norris Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Norris Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch
and Norris Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Norris Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range. Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot. Norris Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ragnarsson misses with a looping left. Norris Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ragnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Norris Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Norris Jr moved out of range. Norris Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range and Norris Jr settles back down. Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norris Jr's hands. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norris Jr swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Both fighters circling a little - Norris Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Norris Jr drives through and clinches with Ragnarsson against the ropes.
Good body shot from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Norris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris Jr throws out a leg kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range and Norris Jr only half commits. Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick as Ragnarsson jumps back. Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range. Ragnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris Jr can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norris Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Norris Jr works the jab nicely. Ragnarsson checks a leg kick. Norris Jr moves out of range of the body kick. Norris Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick which misses Ragnarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ragnarsson tries to avoid it. Norris Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ragnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Norris Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norris Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ragnarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ragnarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around? Norris Jr misses with a leg kick. Norris Jr checks a leg kick. Ragnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A shot to the liver by Norris Jr. Beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Norris Jr's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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 looks to land a left hand but Norris Jr moved out of range nicely. Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norris Jr counters with a good low kick that Ragnarsson was not able to check. Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr is looking to wear down Ragnarsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ragnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris Jr manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Norris Jr. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Norris Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Norris Jr has taken the fight into the clinch. Norris Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson checks a leg kick. Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Norris Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ragnarsson thinking. Norris Jr's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Norris Jr scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr dominated that second round. That's time! Norris Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Norris Jr defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand. Ragnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnarsson. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris Jr, right into the meat.
Norris Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ragnarsson blocks a low kick nicely. Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away. Ragnarsson misses the jab. Norris Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson motions for Norris Jr to come forward. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Norris Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Ragnarsson avoided it. Norris Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. Norris Jr throws a leg kick and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Norris Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norris Jr. Norris Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Norris Jr eats them both and turns towards Ragnarsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Chuck Norris Jr has been cut. Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot. Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.
Norris Jr is rocked! Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Norris Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr. Norris Jr clinches up with Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes. Chuck Norris Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Norris Jr is trying to stall.
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norris Jr wants to clinch. Bjorn Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away. Ragnarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick. Norris Jr gets a clinch. Norris Jr trying to stall but Ragnarsson improves his position.
A short right from Norris Jr. 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 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Norris Jr. Ragnarsson shrugs it off though. Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Chuck Norris Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ragnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Norris Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Norris Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Norris Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ragnarsson pushes him off. Norris Jr connects with a body shot. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with a looping left. Norris Jr moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Norris Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Norris Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Norris Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Norris Jr scores with a punch to the head. Norris Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris Jr is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks. Nice shot lands for Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with a looping right. Ragnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab. Norris Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ragnarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Norris Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnarsson's calf. Norris Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Norris Jr counters with a solid body kick. Norris Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ragnarsson misses with a straight right. Norris Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Norris Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Norris Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson just manages to avoid it. Norris Jr throws a head kick that misses. Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Ragnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Norris Jr scores with a jab to the jaw. Norris Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ragnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Ragnarsson. Well Norris Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris Jr! An out of breath Chuck Norris Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Bjorn Ragnarsson spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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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
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