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Event:
EVO 280: Beast vs Skif
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnvaldr throws a body shot but no joy.
Maanpohja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnvaldr tries to avoid it but Maanpohja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnvaldr to the ground. Ragnvaldr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnvaldr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnvaldr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnvaldr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maanpohja manages to avoid it.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Ragnvaldr tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ragnvaldr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maanpohja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragnvaldr swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnvaldr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Ragnvaldr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnvaldr defends it nicely.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Ragnvaldr thumps Maanpohja with a low kick.
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maanpohja avoids the body shot from Ragnvaldr.
Maanpohja feinted with a counter takedown.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Ragnvaldr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnvaldr pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnvaldr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Ragnvaldr connects with a body shot.
Maanpohja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Ragnvaldr tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ragnvaldr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ragnvaldr circles away.
And Ragnvaldr tries to counter it with a takedown but Maanpohja pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ragnvaldr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ragnvaldr is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Maanpohja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ragnvaldr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ragnvaldr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maanpohja pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maanpohja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ragnvaldr is just riding it out for now. Maanpohja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ragnvaldr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maanpohja scoring with some ground and pound.
Ragnvaldr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maanpohja. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Maanpohja chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Maanpohja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ragnvaldr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maanpohja, into his guard. #REVB#
Ragnvaldr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maanpohja is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnvaldr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Maanpohja isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ragnvaldr stacks Maanpohja on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ragnvaldr!
Maanpohja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ragnvaldr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ragnvaldr taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maanpohja, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Ragnvaldr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ragnvaldr advances nicely into full mount.
Maanpohja is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ragnvaldr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ragnvaldr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Ragnvaldr wants to control the pace but Maanpohja is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnvaldr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ragnvaldr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar Ragnvaldr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnvaldr connects with a nice looking jab.
Maanpohja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnvaldr stuffs the takedown attempt from Maanpohja. Maanpohja gets slowly back to his feet.
Ragnvaldr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maanpohja rather than just go for the knockout.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Ragnvaldr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnvaldr feints the counter takedown.
Ragnvaldr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maanpohja. That did some damage!
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnvaldr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maanpohja.#TD2#
Ragnvaldr scores with a takedown into Maanpohja's guard.#SUB#
Ragnvaldr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ragnvaldr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr wants to pass the guard but Maanpohja is keeping the position.
Ragnvaldr landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Ragnvaldr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Maanpohja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ragnvaldr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maanpohja wants to sweep here but Ragnvaldr controlling him for the moment.
Ragnvaldr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ragnvaldr is pushing down on Maanpohja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maanpohja is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnvaldr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to full guard.
Ragnvaldr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnvaldr pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Ragnvaldr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ragnvaldr prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.
Maanpohja moves into full guard.
Ragnvaldr is pushing down on Maanpohja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maanpohja is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnvaldr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Ragnvaldr seems content to control.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnvaldr pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ragnvaldr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnvaldr works his way into side control.
Osgar Ragnvaldr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ragnvaldr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ragnvaldr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maanpohja!
Maanpohja is squirming around, avoiding Ragnvaldr's attempts to control the action.
Maanpohja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ragnvaldr controlling from mount.
Maanpohja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ragnvaldr controlling his opponent.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Ragnvaldr isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Ragnvaldr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Maanpohja is trying to escape the mount.
Maanpohja is squirming around, avoiding Ragnvaldr's attempts to control the action.
Ragnvaldr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maanpohja looks a forlorn figure.
Ragnvaldr controlling his opponent.
Ragnvaldr looking to control but Maanpohja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnvaldr lands a couple of good shots and Maanpohja has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldr keeps control of the position as Maanpohja tries to break free.
Maanpohja is trying to remain composed but Ragnvaldr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar Ragnvaldr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnvaldr slaps away a takedown attempt from Maanpohja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ragnvaldr lands a jab.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnvaldr connects with a nice looking jab.
Osgar Ragnvaldr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnvaldr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maanpohja's hands.
Ragnvaldr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ragnvaldr cracks Maanpohja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Maanpohja blocks the body kick.
Oh Maanpohja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maanpohja shoots in and drives through. Ragnvaldr sprawls well.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maanpohja defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maanpohja defends it well.
Maanpohja seems to have got his legs back now.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown but Ragnvaldr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maanpohja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnvaldr lands a jab to the nose.
Ragnvaldr scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnvaldr cracks Maanpohja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ragnvaldr thuds a left hand into Maanpohja's body.
Maanpohja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnvaldr cracks Maanpohja on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Maanpohja falls backwards against the cage. Ragnvaldr follows up with more strikes that drop Maanpohja to his knees. Ragnvaldr keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Maanpohja! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osgar Ragnvaldr!
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Event:
EVO 275: Monster
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Risley moves out of range as Ragnvaldr throws a body kick.
Ragnvaldr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Risley.
Risley connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Osgar Ragnvaldr has been cut.
Risley is looking to chop away at Ragnvaldr's legs.
Ragnvaldr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnvaldr is looking to chop away at Risley's legs.
Risley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ragnvaldr scores with a nice head shot.
Risley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnvaldr. #CL2#
Risley takes the fight into the clinch.
Risley slows down the pace here.
Risley misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Ragnvaldr is trying to pull guard but Risley has him pressed against the cage.
Risley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ragnvaldr lands with a left to the head.
Ragnvaldr has Risley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Risley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osgar Ragnvaldr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnvaldr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Risley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Risley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnvaldr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Risley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ragnvaldr up against the cage.
Risley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnvaldr backwards.
Ragnvaldr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnvaldr blocks a body shot from Risley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Risley.
A short uppercut from Risley.
Risley lands a body shot.
Ragnvaldr letting Risley take a breather here.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Risley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Risley.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Risley misses with the head strike.
Ragnvaldr is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnvaldr wants to take the fight to the mat but Risley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Risley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Risley as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Risley.
Ragnvaldr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Risley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Risley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ragnvaldr up against the cage.
Risley is working Ragnvaldr over against the cage.#T3#
Risley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnvaldr backwards.
Nice body punch from Risley.
Risley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Risley misses with the head strike.
Risley scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Ragnvaldr is rocked!
Ragnvaldr letting Risley take a breather here.
Oh Ragnvaldr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Risley has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnvaldr.
Risley has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnvaldr.
Risley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Risley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Risley throws a head punch that misses.
Risley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Risley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Risley misses with the head strike.
Risley is leaning against Ragnvaldr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ragnvaldr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Risley misses with the head strike.
Ragnvaldr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Risley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Risley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Risley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Risley.
Risley working aggressively here.
Risley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Risley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnvaldr being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Risley continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Risley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnvaldr.
Risley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Risley.
Ragnvaldr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Risley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ragnvaldr blocks an uppercut.
Risley misses with the head strike.
Ragnvaldr seems to have got his legs back now.
Risley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnvaldr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Risley tries to throw a body punch but Ragnvaldr avoids it by throwing Risley back against the cage.
Risley dips a shoulder and cracks Ragnvaldr with a mighty uppercut! Ragnvaldr falls back against the cage and Risley unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ragnvaldr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Risley screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Risley!
A victorious Joe Risley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 268: Traylor vs Parker
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnvaldr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnvaldr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Ragnvaldr is predictable there
and Luca counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Ragnvaldr looking to score a takedown here. Luca is defending well but Ragnvaldr drives through and ends up in Luca's guard.
Ragnvaldr slips nicely into half guard.
Ragnvaldr is keen to just control but Luca is a slippery customer.
Ragnvaldr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luca's head.
Still in half guard, Ragnvaldr seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luca looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Ragnvaldr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ragnvaldr thows a huge punch but Luca dodges it nicely.
Ragnvaldr not doing much here.
Luca is trying to stand back up but Ragnvaldr is controlling him
Ragnvaldr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Luca is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ragnvaldr throws a hook to the side of Luca's head but Luca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnvaldr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luca finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnvaldr's head.
Luca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Luca connects with an inside leg kick.
Luca throws a hook to the side of Ragnvaldr's head but Ragnvaldr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luca lands a jab-cross combination.
Ragnvaldr lands with a shot to the body.
Luca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnvaldr.
Luca wants to clinch up but Ragnvaldr keeps it at a distance.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luca defends it well.
Ragnvaldr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragnvaldr slips under a jab from Luca.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Osgar Ragnvaldr has been cut.
Ragnvaldr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnvaldr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnny Luca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Luca has Ragnvaldr up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Luca.
Luca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ragnvaldr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ragnvaldr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Ragnvaldr digs a right hand into Luca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luca's gas tank.
Ragnvaldr just leaning against Luca, taking a breather. #BC#
Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnvaldr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luca.
Luca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragnvaldr checks it well.
Luca cracks Ragnvaldr with a good jab.
Luca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnvaldr lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnvaldr lands with an uppercut that bounces Luca off the cage and back into range.
Luca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luca moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnvaldr.
No joy there for Luca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luca is breathing heavily.
Ragnvaldr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Luca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnvaldr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luca slips a straight right by Ragnvaldr.
Luca thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ragnvaldr misses with a low kick as Luca jumps back.
Luca misses with a straight left.
Luca lands with a cross.
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnvaldr throws an off balance right hand
and Luca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnvaldr.
Luca wants to clinch.
Ragnvaldr scores with the left hand. Luca knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Osgar Ragnvaldr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Osgar Ragnvaldr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luca throws a hook but Ragnvaldr blocks it.
Luca throws a jab when Ragnvaldr was well out of range.
Ragnvaldr feints the counter takedown.
Luca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Luca misses its intended target.
Luca throws a right and a left that Ragnvaldr avoids nicely.
Luca moves out of range of the strikes.
Luca misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnny Luca is winning the standup battle so far.
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnvaldr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ragnvaldr lands a really nice looking cross but Luca seems unphased.
Ragnvaldr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luca throws a looping overhand right but Ragnvaldr ducks down to avoid it.
And Ragnvaldr tries to counter it with a takedown but Luca pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Ragnvaldr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnvaldr.
Luca closes the distance but Ragnvaldr moves to the side #TD2#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luca tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ragnvaldr manages to move to mount!
Luca is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnvaldr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Luca can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ragnvaldr controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Luca has worked his arm free - good work by Luca!
Luca seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnvaldr dominates the positioning.#T2#
Ragnvaldr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Osgar Ragnvaldr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luca is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ragnvaldr takes a little break here. Luca wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ragnvaldr trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luca will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Ragnvaldr is continuing to stall.
Ragnvaldr trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr prevents Luca from escaping the position.
Ragnvaldr is looking to take a break and control but Luca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ragnvaldr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnvaldr lands an overhand right.
Crunch! Ragnvaldr slams his shin into Luca's torso.#T4#
Luca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnvaldr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luca counters with a low kick, right behind Ragnvaldr 's knee.
Luca wants to clinch.
Ragnvaldr throws out a leg kick but Luca moves out of range and Ragnvaldr only half commits.
Luca thuds his right hand into Ragnvaldr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ragnvaldr keeps the fight on the outside.
Luca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ragnvaldr scores with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnvaldr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luca scrambles back to his feet.
Ragnvaldr connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnvaldr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luca.
Ragnvaldr looks to throw the jab but Luca is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar Ragnvaldr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Osgar Ragnvaldr's cut.
That's time! Luca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Luca takes one on the button.
Ragnvaldr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luca connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Luca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnvaldr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ragnvaldr misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Luca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ragnvaldr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luca blocking some punches.
Luca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnvaldr's elbow.
Luca trying to stall but Ragnvaldr improves his position.
Luca working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Ragnvaldr gets control of Luca's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ragnvaldr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnvaldr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Luca wanted to stand there but Ragnvaldr had control of the position. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luca is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnvaldr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ragnvaldr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Luca is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ragnvaldr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Ragnvaldr trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Luca stops Ragnvaldr from passing to mount.
Ragnvaldr controlling from side mount.
Luca prevents Ragnvaldr from moving into mount. #T3##SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Luca seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnvaldr dominates the positioning.
Luca wants to get back to his feet but Ragnvaldr drags him back down.#SUB2#
Ragnvaldr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ragnvaldr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luca will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Luca is pushing Ragnvaldr's head away, looking to escape. Ragnvaldr manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Luca throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice body kick from Ragnvaldr.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnvaldr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnvaldr misses with a straight right.
Ragnvaldr scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Luca.
Luca throws a hook but Ragnvaldr blocks it.
Ragnvaldr cracks Luca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnvaldr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left lands for Ragnvaldr.
Johnny Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnvaldr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar Ragnvaldr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ragnvaldr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar Ragnvaldr!
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Event:
EVO 260: Traylor vs Mangrove J
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnvaldr lands a front kick.
Ragnvaldr jabs Van Der Sluijs right on the nose. Van Der Sluijs blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ragnvaldr.
Van Der Sluijs being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Ragnvaldr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Der Sluijs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ragnvaldr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van Der Sluijs will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Van Der Sluijs defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Van Der Sluijs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnvaldr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ragnvaldr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ragnvaldr is controlling him well.
Van Der Sluijs is being controlled here.
Van Der Sluijs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnvaldr prevents Van Der Sluijs from escaping the position.
Ragnvaldr controls the position from side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ragnvaldr has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick.
Ragnvaldr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Der Sluijs if he has to take too many more of those.
Ragnvaldr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ragnvaldr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ragnvaldr throws a low kick, looking for Van Der Sluijs's leg but Van Der Sluijs calmly moves out of range.
Ragnvaldr swings for the body but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Ragnvaldr misses with an uppercut. Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming.
Ragnvaldr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnvaldr swings for the body but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Der Sluijs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ragnvaldr misses with an uppercut
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice body kick.
Ragnvaldr cracks the inside of Van Der Sluijs's front leg.
Osgar Ragnvaldr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnvaldr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnvaldr throws a leg kick which misses Van Der Sluijs's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Der Sluijs tries to avoid it. #T4#
Ragnvaldr misses with a left hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a head kick.
Ragnvaldr looks to land a left hand but Van Der Sluijs moved out of range nicely.
Ragnvaldr 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.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnvaldr shoots for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ragnvaldr misses with a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that stops Ragnvaldr in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnvaldr scores with a nice right hand.
Van Der Sluijs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnvaldr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ragnvaldr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Sluijs feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar Ragnvaldr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ragnvaldr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnvaldr throws a push kick but Van Der Sluijs slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnvaldr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Der Sluijs.
Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Der Sluijs feints a counter leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs staying out of range there.
Van Der Sluijs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnvaldr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnvaldr.
#TD#
Van Der Sluijs gets caught flat footed, as Ragnvaldr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ragnvaldr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Sluijs can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stand up but Ragnvaldr is controlling him.
Ragnvaldr is stalling in the full guard.
Ragnvaldr wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sluijs is keeping the position.#T1#
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet but Ragnvaldr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ragnvaldr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ragnvaldr trying to move into half guard but instead Van Der Sluijs has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Der Sluijs won't allow Ragnvaldr to sweep him here.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stand but Ragnvaldr is controlling from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr 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.#SUB#
Ragnvaldr is looking for a triangle but Van Der Sluijs pushes his legs off easily.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stand but Ragnvaldr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ragnvaldr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stand but Ragnvaldr is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Ragnvaldr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to stand up but Ragnvaldr won't let him.
Ragnvaldr is trying to control the position but Van Der Sluijs postures up. #SUB#
Ragnvaldr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Van Der Sluijs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ragnvaldr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Der Sluijs's head.
Ragnvaldr throws a hook but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Van Der Sluijs shapes to counter with a head kick.
Van Der Sluijs takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Ragnvaldr throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnvaldr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnvaldr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnvaldr throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnvaldr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Der Sluijs replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ragnvaldr blocks it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnvaldr. Van Der Sluijs shrugs it off though.
Ragnvaldr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Sluijs's waist but Van Der Sluijs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ragnvaldr off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Van Der Sluijs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnvaldr misses with a left hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a head kick. That will keep Ragnvaldr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ragnvaldr just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar Ragnvaldr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnvaldr misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ragnvaldr is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnvaldr tries to land a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnvaldr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnvaldr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnvaldr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnvaldr feints and then cracks Van Der Sluijs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Der Sluijs down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs tries to move into range but Ragnvaldr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnvaldr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs feints a counter leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnvaldr. Ragnvaldr obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Van Der Sluijs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Der Sluijs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ragnvaldr misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Der Sluijs defending well as Ragnvaldr loads up on a big left hand.
Van Der Sluijs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Der Sluijs slips under a jab from Ragnvaldr.
Van Der Sluijs thinks about the counter body kick.
Ragnvaldr swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnvaldr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Der Sluijs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ragnvaldr lands the left hand.#TD#
Ragnvaldr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James Van Der Sluijs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand back up but Ragnvaldr is controlling him
Ground and pound from Ragnvaldr.
Van Der Sluijs pushes Ragnvaldr off but Ragnvaldr dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Ragnvaldr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here.
Van Der Sluijs stops Ragnvaldr from passing to mount.
Ragnvaldr in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Van Der Sluijs is trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sluijs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ragnvaldr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ragnvaldr cracks Van Der Sluijs with a big right hand but Van Der Sluijs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ragnvaldr controlling the position.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ragnvaldr is controlling him well.
Ragnvaldr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to buck Ragnvaldr off.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnvaldr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick.
Van Der Sluijs defending well as Ragnvaldr loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar Ragnvaldr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnvaldr 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar Ragnvaldr!
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Event:
EVO 252: Kakoullis vs Gage
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Luca misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnvaldr feints the counter takedown.
Luca misses with a head kick.
Luca lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luca.#CUT#
It looks like Osgar Ragnvaldr has been cut.
Luca takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Luca drives through and clinches with Ragnvaldr against the cage.
Luca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnvaldr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ragnvaldr lands a right hand.
Ragnvaldr has a couple of punches blocked by Luca.
Luca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ragnvaldr's defenses.
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!#TD2#
Ragnvaldr pulls guard. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luca has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ragnvaldr has a closed guard, preventing Luca from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luca defends well.
Ragnvaldr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnvaldr, not yet.
Ragnvaldr trying to keep a closed guard but Luca is proving a slippery customer.
Luca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Luca gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Luca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnvaldr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luca.#T2#
Luca looks to clinch #TD2#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Luca has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ragnvaldr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ragnvaldr has Luca pressed against the cage, preventing Luca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ragnvaldr tries to work over Luca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnvaldr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ragnvaldr has Luca pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ragnvaldr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Luca tumbling to the mat - Ragnvaldr dives into Luca's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnvaldr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ragnvaldr wants to control from the top but Luca keeps moving.
Ragnvaldr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Ragnvaldr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3##ES#
Luca has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ragnvaldr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Luca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnvaldr throws a jab when Luca was well out of range.
Luca throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnvaldr.
Luca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luca wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Luca.
#T4#
Ragnvaldr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnvaldr defending well as Luca loads up on a big left hand.
Luca lands with a straight right. Ragnvaldr didn't see that one coming.
Luca swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luca misses with a hook. Ragnvaldr ducked under it nicely.
Luca lands with a slapping head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luca checks a leg kick.
Luca fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ragnvaldr just manages to avoid it.
Ragnvaldr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luca throws a series of punches but Ragnvaldr avoids them all with ease.
Ragnvaldr scores with a hook to the body. Luca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ragnvaldr slips under a jab.
Ragnvaldr with the counter takedown but Luca avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Ragnvaldr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Luca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osgar Ragnvaldr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ragnvaldr lands with a nice body punch.
Luca misses with a double jab.
Luca tries to clinch but Ragnvaldr moves out of range.
Luca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnvaldr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luca throws the left hand but Ragnvaldr avoids the punch easily.
Luca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ragnvaldr takes one to the chin there.
Ragnvaldr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luca's sensitive parts.
Ragnvaldr blocks a head kick by Luca.
Luca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ragnvaldr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luca walks into a left hand.
Ragnvaldr scores with a hook.
Luca misses with a looping right.#T1#
A jab from Luca does it's job there.
Luca moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnvaldr misses with a hook
and Luca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnvaldr, as that shot connected.
Johnny Luca is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnvaldr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luca defends it nicely.
Luca misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luca wants to stand and escape but Ragnvaldr is having none of it.
Ragnvaldr stands and throws Luca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ragnvaldr wants to control but Luca is keeping him busy. #T2#
Luca wants to get back to his feet but Ragnvaldr drags him back down.
Ragnvaldr is looking to take a break and control but Luca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luca is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ragnvaldr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Osgar Ragnvaldr has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnvaldr wants to control for a moment but Luca uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Luca wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ragnvaldr trying to control from half guard but Luca is working away.
Ragnvaldr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Luca is not content to let Ragnvaldr control the position.
Luca pushes Ragnvaldr off looking to stand but Ragnvaldr dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ragnvaldr jabs Luca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnvaldr. That's going to slow Luca down.
Luca tries to clinch up but Ragnvaldr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnvaldr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luca tries to clinch but Ragnvaldr is having none of it. #T4#
Luca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnvaldr scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnvaldr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luca.
Ragnvaldr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ragnvaldr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ragnvaldr throws a push kick but Luca slaps the foot to one side.
Luca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnvaldr was well out of range. Poor timing from Luca.
Luca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnvaldr doesn't seem bothered though.
Luca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnvaldr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnvaldr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnvaldr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Luca.
Luca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnvaldr circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar Ragnvaldr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Osgar Ragnvaldr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ragnvaldr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Ragnvaldr coming out on top.
Luca slips a jab from Ragnvaldr.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnvaldr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnvaldr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnvaldr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnvaldr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnvaldr feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Luca clinches up against the cage.
Luca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Ragnvaldr pulls guard successfully.
Ragnvaldr 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Luca stands up and waves to Ragnvaldr to follow him. #T1#
Ragnvaldr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnny Luca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnvaldr takes one to the side of the head.
Luca misses with a hook.
Ragnvaldr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ragnvaldr throws the kick towards the body but Luca avoids it.
Ragnvaldr connects with a looping right hand.
Ragnvaldr misses the jab.
Luca blocks the body kick.
Luca tries to work over Ragnvaldr's front leg with a kick but Ragnvaldr checks it.
And Ragnvaldr tries to counter it with a takedown but Luca pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnvaldr lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luca.
Luca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Luca misses its target.#T2##CL#
Luca rushes Ragnvaldr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luca tries to break the clinch but Ragnvaldr is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnvaldr.
Luca leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Luca.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnvaldr's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luca as Ragnvaldr tries to tie him up.
Luca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnvaldr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnvaldr tests Luca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Ragnvaldr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnvaldr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luca as he jumps to the side.
Luca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luca checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luca, right into the meat.
Ragnvaldr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnvaldr ducks under a wild hook from Luca.
Ragnvaldr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luca. Luca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luca is looking to clinch.
Ragnvaldr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luca misses with a wild combination.
Luca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnvaldr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luca scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Ragnvaldr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragnvaldr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luca closes the distance but Ragnvaldr moves to the side #TD2#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ragnvaldr wants to work for an arm triangle but Luca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnvaldr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Luca wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar Ragnvaldr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ragnvaldr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar Ragnvaldr!
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Event:
EVO 241: Connemara vs Camacho
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Tupolski lunges at Ragnvaldr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnvaldr's hand.
Ragnvaldr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tupolski's sensitive parts.
Tupolski connects with a looping right hand.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Ragnvaldr throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
We've been told by Ragnvaldr's head coaches at Devils Den New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnvaldr throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.#TD#
Ragnvaldr gets the takedown into side control.
Tupolski prevents Ragnvaldr from improving position.
Ragnvaldr is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tupolski is avoiding damage well.
Ragnvaldr throwing strikes but Tupolski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldr is trying to work for a sweep but Tupolski has mounted him!#T1#
Ragnvaldr tries to reverse the position but Tupolski maintains control.
Ragnvaldr regains half guard.
Tupolski is thwarting Ragnvaldr's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Tupolski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr tries to buck Tupolski off but Tupolski is having none of it.
Tupolski working away.#T2##SU2#
Tupolski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tupolski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ragnvaldr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr lands a head shot.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnvaldr moves out of range easily.
Ragnvaldr connects with a jab.
Tupolski delivers a nice body kick.
Ragnvaldr misses with a low kick.
Ragnvaldr slips a jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldr fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. Ragnvaldr saw that one coming.
Ragnvaldr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnvaldr throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ragnvaldr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ragnvaldr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tupolski for as long as he can get away with.
Ragnvaldr trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Ragnvaldr is controlling him. #T4#
Ragnvaldr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Tupolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ragnvaldr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ragnvaldr fails to pull guard.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
Ragnvaldr trying to stall but Tupolski improves his position.
Ragnvaldr misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
#BC#
Ragnvaldr breaks the clinch.
Ragnvaldr avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnvaldr's hands.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnvaldr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnvaldr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ragnvaldr moves out of range.
Ragnvaldr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ragnvaldr moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Ragnvaldr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tupolski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ragnvaldr controls the position.
Ragnvaldr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ragnvaldr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr controls the position.
Tupolski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ragnvaldr continues to stall.#T1#
Tupolski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ragnvaldr asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Tupolski sneaks out the side door and pushes Ragnvaldr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ragnvaldr with a jab.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnvaldr is just out of range.
Good work by Ragnvaldr as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnvaldr throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnvaldr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tupolski. That did some damage!#T2#
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ragnvaldr moves out of range.
Ragnvaldr misses with a low kick.
Ragnvaldr motions for Tupolski to come forward. Ragnvaldr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Ragnvaldr misses.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnvaldr moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Ragnvaldr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnvaldr walks into a left hand.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Ragnvaldr ducked under it nicely.
Ragnvaldr attempts a counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it well and moves away.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnvaldr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnvaldr. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnvaldr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Ragnvaldr walks into a left hand.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Ragnvaldr slips the punch.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Tupolski moves out of range as Ragnvaldr throws a body kick.
Ragnvaldr ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnvaldr lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Ragnvaldr slams his shin into Tupolski's torso.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnvaldr off balance momentarily.
Tupolski blocks a low kick nicely.
Ragnvaldr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Ragnvaldr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnvaldr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Ragnvaldr is looking to chop away at Tupolski's legs.
Ragnvaldr lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Ragnvaldr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnvaldr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnvaldr tries to land a leg kick but Tupolski saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Tupolski.
Ragnvaldr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski walks into a jab.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnvaldr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Ragnvaldr throws a chopping leg kick but Tupolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tupolski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski lands a jab to Ragnvaldr's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Ragnvaldr cracks Tupolski with a good jab.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Ragnvaldr.
Tupolski with a nice cross.
Ragnvaldr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tupolski pushes Ragnvaldr away with a front kick.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnvaldr fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from Tupolski finds it's target.
Ragnvaldr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnvaldr lands with a straight right. Tupolski didn't see that one coming.
Ragnvaldr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnvaldr is defended easily by Tupolski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osgar Ragnvaldr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Ragnvaldr - just one landing.
Tupolski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnvaldr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnvaldr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnvaldr's sensitive parts. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnvaldr misses the target.
Ragnvaldr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Tupolski throws Ragnvaldr to one side and escapes!
Tupolski throws a hook but Ragnvaldr avoids it easily.
Ragnvaldr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnvaldr moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
#TD#
Ragnvaldr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldr looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ragnvaldr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tupolski dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ragnvaldr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tupolski uses it to pass to side control.
Osgar Ragnvaldr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ragnvaldr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ragnvaldr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ragnvaldr tries to get to full guard but Tupolski has control of the leg.
Ragnvaldr trying to control from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ragnvaldr.
Katurian Tupolski has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Ragnvaldr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tupolski is aware though and is defending well.
Ragnvaldr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ragnvaldr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tupolski escapes and throws Ragnvaldr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ragnvaldr is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragnvaldr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ragnvaldr actively working from the bottom here.
Ragnvaldr is trying to maintain the position but Tupolski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ragnvaldr actively working from the bottom here.
Ragnvaldr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Tupolski gets to his feet - Ragnvaldr follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tupolski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EVO 238: Tires vs Shillings
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia moves out of range as Ragnvaldr strikes.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Ragnvaldr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnvaldr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnvaldr punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia throws a head kick but Ragnvaldr moves out of range.
Gabriel Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnvaldr.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Ragnvaldr moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr scores with a kick to the body.
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ragnvaldr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Garcia has been cut.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ragnvaldr - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Ragnvaldr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnvaldr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ragnvaldr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Ragnvaldr avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Ragnvaldr connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnvaldr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ragnvaldr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been informed that Ragnvaldr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ragnvaldr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnvaldr thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Ragnvaldr weaves into range and cracks Garcia right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Garcia goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ragnvaldr is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osgar Ragnvaldr!
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