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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 1768 p4p, 222 weight class) and Nils Ragnaar (ranked 2997 p4p, 343 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Ragnaar has chosen Mustasch - The Wave as his entrance music. Nils Ragnaar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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193 lbs
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194 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Colucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nils Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ragnaar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Colucci is defended easily by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ragnaar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Colucci.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Ragnaar lands but Colucci takes it in his stride.
It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
Colucci dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragnaar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ragnaar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Colucci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donk. Ragnaar catches Colucci right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci takes one to the side of the head.
Colucci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ragnaar's waist but Ragnaar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Colucci off to one side.
Ragnaar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Colucci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnaar misses the jab.
Colucci goes for a double leg but Ragnaar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ragnaar continues to drive forward.
Ragnaar throws out a loose jab but Colucci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colucci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnaar tries to avoid it but Colucci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnaar to the ground. Ragnaar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnaar rushes Colucci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colucci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ragnaar after a bit of a struggle.
Ragnaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
Colucci pulls guard.
Colucci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Ragnaar from controlling successfully.
Colucci trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnaar is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnaar stands up from Colucci's guard - Ragnaar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Colucci fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnaar.
Colucci wants to clinch up but Ragnaar keeps it at a distance.
Ragnaar darts in and clinches Colucci up against the cage.
Ragnaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Colucci controls his hands.
Colucci is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Colucci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the head.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Colucci blocks it.
Colucci goes for a takedown attempt but Ragnaar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnaar sprawls well. Ragnaar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Colucci gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colucci's calf.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colucci.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colucci with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragnaar counters with a head kick.
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!
Colucci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colucci tries to clinch up
and Ragnaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Colucci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Colucci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ragnaar!
You can see the frustration on Ragnaar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ragnaar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Colucci asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci working away.
Ragnaar is not content to let Colucci control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ragnaar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ragnaar prevents Colucci from moving into mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Colucci's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ragnaar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ragnaar is looking for a sweep.
Ragnaar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Colucci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ragnaar trying to hold on to Colucci's head to control him but Colucci postures up.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colucci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Colucci stops Ragnaar from getting back to his feet.
Ragnaar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ragnaar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Colucci is pressing down on Ragnaar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Colucci working a defensive guard but Ragnaar passes into half guard.
Ragnaar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Colucci clinches up with Ragnaar and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colucci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Colucci is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Colucci in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ragnaar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colucci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ragnaar after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnaar scores with a knee to the head.
Colucci fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnaar slowing the pace effectively.
Colucci has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ragnaar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar tries to throw a body punch but Colucci avoids it by throwing Ragnaar back against the cage.
Ragnaar lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colucci is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ragnaar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ragnaar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colucci backwards.
Colucci jumps guard but Ragnaar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Colucci changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnaar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ragnaar misses with a leg kick.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnaar lands a really nice looking cross but Colucci seems unphased.
Ragnaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ragnaar moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colucci successfully pulls guard.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Ragnaar from controlling successfully.
Ragnaar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ragnaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colucci misses with a takedown attempt
and Ragnaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colucci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ragnaar circles away.
Ragnaar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Colucci.
Ragnaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Colucci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Colucci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Colucci dives in and grabs Ragnaar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnaar pushes down on Colucci's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colucci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colucci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnaar gets double underhooks and turns Colucci into the cage.
Colucci has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Colucci is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Colucci shoots in for a double leg but Ragnaar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ragnaar stuffs the takedown.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnaar but Ragnaar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick that knocks Colucci off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar lands with a shot to the body.
Colucci tries for a takedown but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnaar tries to counter with a clinch but Colucci shakes him off and moves away.
Ragnaar has Colucci up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar landing knees to the head.
Ragnaar with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colucci is looking for a takedown.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colucci or not.
Ragnaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnaar slowing the pace effectively.
Ragnaar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colucci.
Ragnaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci tries to pull guard but Ragnaar holds him up against the cage and eventually Colucci drops back down to his feet.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnaar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ragnaar lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnaar.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnaar is working Colucci over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnaar obliges.
Ragnaar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colucci has Ragnaar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ragnaar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnaar.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a left hand.
Ragnaar lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnaar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnaar.
Michel Colucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.
Colucci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnaar lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Ragnaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnaar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar!
Nils Ragnaar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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