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Event:
WVT4 Foot v Fothergill
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Mismash throws a series of punches but Ragnar avoids them all with ease.
Orc Mismash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mismash misses with a two punch combination.
Mismash swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Mismash misses.
Mismash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mismash.#CUT#
It looks like Ophelius Ragnar has been cut.
Mismash throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ragnar counters with a shoot takedown. Mismash fights it but they end up in guard.
Ragnar looking to pass the guard.
Ragnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ragnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mismash is retaining full guard.
Ragnar wants to get up but he can't break Mismash's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mismash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnar on the ground.#SU2#
Ragnar gets to his feet. Mismash looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Mismash misses with a double jab
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Mismash misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Ragnar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ragnar showed some decent athleticism there.
Mismash is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Ragnar is looking for a kimura but Mismash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragnar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ragnar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mismash is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ophelius Ragnar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ragnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ragnar is trying for a kimura here. Nui looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ragnar wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ophelius Ragnar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ragnar gets the takedown into side control.
Ragnar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nazir's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ragnar has hold of Nazir's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nazir tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ragnar cranks the arm and Nazir screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nazir, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ophelius Ragnar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Ragnar throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ragnar!
Ragnar struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnar keeping his opponent close.
Jones wants to stand but Ragnar is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Ragnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones wants to control but Ragnar is keeping him busy.
Jones taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar tries to improve position but can't.
Ragnar can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Ragnar keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Ragnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnar holding on.#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Ragnar is defending well.
Jones working away.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to stand but Ragnar is controlling his arm.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ragnar is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ragnar keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ragnar throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ragnar.
Ragnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
#TD2#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ragnar keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ragnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Ragnar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ragnar's body to avoid the submission. Ragnar has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ragnar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ophelius Ragnar!
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Event:
PSE 5
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragnar tries to work over Yaj's front leg with a kick but Yaj checks it.
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Yaj takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Yaj.
Ragnar swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yaj! But no joy.
Yaj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragnar misses with a body punch
and Yaj counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj scores with a nice right hand.
Ragnar throws a low kick, looking for Yaj's leg but Yaj calmly moves out of range.
Ragnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ragnar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Nice shot by Yaj.
Ragnar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ragnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnar lands a nice looking body kick.
Ragnar throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab.
Yaj is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ragnar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T1#
Ragnar gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Yaj gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ragnar is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Yaj!
Pat Yaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 26
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Morales.
Morales fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ragnar!
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Ragnar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morales. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Ragnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morales doesn't seem phased though.
Morales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morales jabs Ragnar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ragnar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ragnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnar throws a sloppy head kick
and Morales counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Ophelius Ragnar has been cut.
Morales misses with a hook. Ragnar ducked under it nicely.
Ophelius Ragnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morales darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Morales throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Morales.
Ragnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morales has time to react.#KD#
Morales cracks Ragnar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ragnar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Morales finish him?
#ROC#
Ragnar is rocked!
Morales knocks out Ragnar with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Morales before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Morales picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Morales!
Jose Morales thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 24
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragnar digs a good hook to Handleman's body.
Ragnar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handleman misses with a looping left.
Ragnar looks to throw the jab but Handleman is out of range.
Ragnar slips under a jab from Handleman.
Ragnar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ragnar moves out of range as Handleman strikes.
Ragnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ragnar slips a jab from Handleman.
Ragnar misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Handleman.
Ragnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ragnar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnar misses with a hook to the body
and Handleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Ragnar thumps Handleman with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Handleman.
Ragnar throws a body punch but Handleman moves out of range.
Ragnar lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Handleman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Handleman misses with an uppercut. Ragnar saw that one coming.
Ragnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ragnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnar lands a nice hook to Handleman's body. Handleman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ragnar has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Handleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnar slips under a jab from Handleman.
Ragnar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ragnar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Handleman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ragnar has time to react.
Ragnar throws a sloppy body shot
and Handleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnar throws out a loose jab but Handleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handleman connects with a combination that backs up Ragnar into the cage. Handleman lands a flurry of punches that gets past Ragnar's guard. Ragnar is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Handleman bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Handleman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kelvin Handleman thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TGC 60: Gagnon vs Maybetter
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Glatt pushes Ragnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Glatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnar backwards.
Glatt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnar.
Glatt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnar fails to land.
Glatt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Glatt controls his hands.
Glatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnar backwards.
Glatt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Glatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glatt lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnar working aggressively here.
Glatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glatt leaning against his opponent.
Ragnar throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Glatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ragnar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Glatt throws a head kick that half lands.
Glatt scores with a head kick. Ragnar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Glatt - that will leave a mark!
Ragnar ducks under a wild hook from Glatt.
Ragnar misses the body punch
and Glatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL#
Glatt has Ragnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Glatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Glatt breaks the clinch.
Glatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragnar on the side of the head.
The fighters circle, before Glatt throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ragnar's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Glatt lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Doug Glatt!
Doug Glatt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
IFC 53 Butabi vs McTavish
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Average swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Average throws a body punch but Ragnar moves out of range.
Ragnar moves to clinch but Average breaks away
letting Average counter with a right hand.
Average digs a good body shot into Ragnar's ribs.
Average ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnar moves away.
Ragnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Average swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ragnar closes the distance and pushes Average back into the cage.
Average lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Average.
Ragnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Average lands a nice uppercut.
Average blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Average.
Ragnar throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ragnar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Average jumps guard and drags Ragnar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Average working for a triangle but Ragnar defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Average is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ragnar is pushing down on Average's leg trying to pass to half guard. Average is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ragnar prevents Average from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ragnar is trying for a kimura here. Average looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ragnar wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ophelius Ragnar!
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Event:
IFC MW 25 Butabi vs Koniu
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Pham missing with a left hand there. Ragnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pham lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnar's head.
Ragnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pham scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pham counters with a nice uppercut.
Pham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pham.
Pham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragnar tries to clinch there but Pham circles away.
Ragnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pham counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ragnar moves in looking to clinch but Pham pushes him off.#T1#
Ragnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Pham moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Pham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pham.
Ragnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ragnar is looking to clinch but Pham is avoiding it.
Ragnar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnar is looking to clinch.
Ragnar tries to clinch there but Pham circles away.
Pham might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pham throws a good cross that connects.
Pham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnar's head backwards.
Pham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnar tries to clinch there but Pham circles away.
Ragnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pham swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Pham lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ragnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pham counters with a left to the body.
Pham works over Ragnar's head and body with a nice combination.
Pham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ragnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duc Minh Pham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragnar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ragnar tries to clinch up.
Ragnar wants to clinch but Pham slips to the side
and Pham counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Ragnar is rocked!
Pham lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ragnar falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pham dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duc Minh Pham!
Duc Minh Pham made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC 45 - Tower V Murha
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dalton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ragnar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dalton is in Ragnar's guard.#SUB2#
Ragnar is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dalton rolls with it to try and escape but Ragnar cranks on the arm and Dalton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ophelius Ragnar!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 18
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragnar dodges the punch combination from Tay.
Tay misses with a head kick.
Tay misses with the combination.
Ragnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tay misses with a wild combination.
Ragnar attempts a counter takedown but Tay avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Ragnar closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnar lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tay is trying to break free.#TD#
Ragnar gets control of Tay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ragnar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tay wants to stand but Ragnar is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Ragnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ragnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tay defends well.#T1##SUB#
Tay is posturing up here but Ragnar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tay tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tay has to tap! Slick submission there by Ragnar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ophelius Ragnar!
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Event:
IFC XXXVIII
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ragnar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arsett wants to stand back up but Ragnar manages to pass into side control.
Ragnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arsett keeps working.
Ragnar staying calm.
Arsett wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arsett can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Ragnar taking a breather here.
Ragnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arsett to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arsett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ragnar has control of an arm but Arsett manages to advance to Ragnar's back!
Arsett gets his hands free as Ragnar looks to control.
Ragnar trying to get back to his feet but Arsett is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Arsett is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Arsett is trying to stick to Ragnar's back but Ragnar is turning into Arsett. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arsett's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ragnar.
Ragnar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ragnar wants to stand but Arsett has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Arsett wants to reverse the position here. Ragnar has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Arsett is forced to tap! Arsett looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ophelius Ragnar!
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