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Event:
RFL-55
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragardo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mircea pushes Ragardo away with a front kick.
Ragardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a low kick, right behind Ragardo 's knee.
We've been told by Mircea's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mircea lands with a shot to the body.
Ragardo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mircea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragardo.
Ragardo looks winded!
Ragardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mircea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ragardo scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Ragardo throws an off balance right hand
and Ragardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragardo fails with the takedown#CL#
and Mircea counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Ragardo.
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragardo.
Mircea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mircea cracks Ragardo with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Mircea as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mircea.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body.
Mircea working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
That has opened up Thor Ragardo's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Mircea.
Mircea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragardo backwards.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragardo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mircea.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Ragardo is rocked!
Mircea dips a shoulder and cracks Ragardo with a mighty uppercut! Ragardo falls back against the cage and Mircea unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ragardo 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 - Mircea screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFL 52 Aron Vs Orndorf IV
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eleven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Ragardo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eleven to the mat! Eleven manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Eleven pushes Ragardo off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Eleven looking to score a takedown here. Ragardo is defending well but Eleven drives through and ends up in Ragardo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eleven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragardo's head.
Ragardo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ragardo tries to get out of the position.
Ragardo wants to stand but Eleven is controlling the position.
Eleven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ragardo's guard. #SUB2#
Eleven seems to be working for a kimura but Ragardo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Eleven has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ragardo defend it? Eleven steps over the head and cranks it - Ragardo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Eleven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Android Eleven!
Android Eleven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFL-48 Orndorf vs. Aron III
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Imbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imbert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ragardo backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Ragardo tries for a takedown but Imbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragardo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Imbert counter with a right hand.
Ragardo fails with the takedown.
Imbert 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.
Ragardo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imbert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ragardo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Ragardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imbert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragardo's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragardo dives in and grabs Imbert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imbert pushes down on Ragardo's head and hops out.
Imbert lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Imbert throws a right and a left that Ragardo avoids nicely.
Ragardo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imbert.
Ragardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Imbert counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ragardo! Imbert lets Ragardo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Ragardo is rocked!#CUT2#
Thor Ragardo's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragardo is aggressively charging in as Imbert backs up avoiding any damage. Imbert tosses out a jab and Ragardo runs right into it face first! Ragardo is out cold! Imbert dropped down on all fours and is barking in Ragardo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Imbert!
Post fight, Jason Imbert stared into the camera and said 'I'm looking to put on a show every time I fight......who wants to dance bitch?'.
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Event:
RFL - 44 A New Era
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Cornell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Ragardo catches Cornell right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Ragardo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ragardo wants to get back to his feet.
Cornell moves into full guard.
Ragardo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Cornell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragardo defends it easily.
Ragardo wants to get up but he can't break Cornell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ragardo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Ragardo stands and steps away. Cornell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cornell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cornell shoots for a double leg takedown but Ragardo sprawls well. He's pushed Cornell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Ragardo drops Cornell with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cornell! Ragardo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Ragardo!
A relieved looking Thor Ragardo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RISE 42
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragardo lands with a nice body punch.
Ragardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kendali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Ragardo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kendali tries to kick Ragardo off but Ragardo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kendali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Ragardo stands up out of the half guard.
Kendali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragardo.
Ragardo throws an off balance right hand
and Kendali counters with a series of strikes. Ragardo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Ragardo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Ragardo stands up out of the half guard.
Ragardo throws a leg kick but Kendali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kendali scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Kendali checks a low kick from Ragardo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Kendali lands a left and a right that send Ragardo crashing to the mat, dazed. Kendali thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ragardo is rocked!
Kendali misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Ragardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kendali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ragardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragardo goes for a double leg but Kendali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kendali continues to drive forward.
Kendali is looking for the big counter here.
Kendali dodges the punch combination from Ragardo.
Kendali cracks Ragardo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Musa Kendali!
Musa Kendali managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
RISE 39: Joe vs Sadollah
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragardo lands an overhand right.
Dillveux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Ragardo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dillveux's guard.
Ragardo wants to stand and escape but instead Dillveux has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Dillveux wants to pass the guard but Ragardo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillveux prevents Ragardo from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillveux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Dillveux trying to control but Ragardo is working from the bottom.
Dillveux looking to pass the guard.
Ragardo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dillveux is controlling him.
Dillveux throws a big elbow that misses.
Dillveux connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillveux controlling from the top position.
Ragardo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ragardo tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ragardo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ragardo throws a sloppy head kick and Dillveux moves out of range easily.
Ragardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ragardo has knocked Dillveux down with a huge combo! Ragardo steps away and waves a wobbly Dillveux back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Franco Dillveux has been cut.#TD#
Ragardo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ragardo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ROC#
Dillveux is rocked!#SU#
Ragardo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dillveux is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragardo finish him?
Ragardo sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dillveux's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dillveux's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Ragardo!
A victorious Thor Ragardo 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:
RISE 36 Slaughter vs Sailcirc
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragardo misses with an uppercut
and Rockhard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Ragardo misses with a hook.#TD#
Ragardo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockhard!#SU#
Ragardo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rockhard or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragardo, which made it look bad.
Ragardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockhard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Rockhard gets caught napping as Ragardo dives in and scores a takedown. Rockhard manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragardo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rockhard is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rockhard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rockhard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ragardo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rockhard has tightened it up now! Ragardo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Rockhard!
A victorious Luke Rockhard 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:
RISE 33 - Slaughter vs Fiaschi
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Geadais to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragardo misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Geadais wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragardo misses with a low kick.
Ragardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geadais.
Geadais keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragardo.
Ragardo shoots in looking for a takedown. Geadais tries to sprawl out of it but Ragardo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geadais manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geadais misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ragardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Geadais stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geadais wants it to stay on the feet.
As Ragardo looks to move away, Geadais throws a big counter combo but Ragardo just gets out of the way.
Geadais misses the jab.
Geadais moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Geadais.
Geadais takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragardo throws a leg kick
and Geadais counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Geadais throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Geadais misses the target. #T1#
Ragardo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Geadais to counter with a crisp jab.
Guaidre Geadais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Ragardo.
Geadais dips to his left and cracks Ragardo with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Ragardo.
A slow jab from Geadais misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Ragardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Geadais scores with a nice right hand.
Geadais misses with an uppercut. Ragardo saw that one coming.
Geadais misses with an uppercut.
Ragardo goes for a double leg but Geadais avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geadais continues to drive forward.
Ragardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geadais connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Ragardo.
Guaidre Geadais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geadais misses with a wild body shot.
Ragardo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice shot by Geadais.
Ragardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Geadais sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Geadais manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Geadais scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Geadais connects with a body shot that sends Ragardo's belly button to the back.
Geadais wants to clinch up but Ragardo keeps it at a distance.
Thor Ragardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragardo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Geadais counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ragardo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragardo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Geadais scores with a shot to the body.
Geadais fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragardo looks winded!
Ragardo defending well as Geadais loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Geadais misses.
Ragardo throws an overhand right that lands on Geadais's shoulder, as Geadais tries to avoid the shot.
Ragardo throws a series of punches but Geadais avoids them all with ease.
Ragardo misses with an uppercut.
Ragardo missing with a left hand there. Geadais was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geadais wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Geadais with a nice cross.
Geadais scores with a body shot.
Geadais uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragardo.
Ragardo throws a leg kick
and Geadais cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Ragardo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Geadais.#CUT#
That has opened up Thor Ragardo's cut even more.
Good exchange - Geadais coming out on top.
Ragardo shoots for a double leg takedown but Geadais sprawls well. He's pushed Ragardo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geadais misses with a double jab.
Geadais fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragardo on the side of the head.
Ragardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geadais.
Ragardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Geadais manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Geadais lands a head shot.#ROC#
Ragardo is rocked!
Geadais measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ragardo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Guaidre Geadais!
Guaidre Geadais took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pit Bull Development for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RISE 31 - Kelly vs Sadollah
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragardo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bakalov walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dragan Bakalov has been cut.
Ragardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakalov avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Ragardo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bakalov!
Bakalov wants to get back to his feet but Ragardo drags him back down.#SU2#
Ragardo decides to stand back up. Ragardo steps back and let's Bakalov get back to his feet.#TD2#
Ragardo shoots in and gets a takedown into Bakalov's guard.#ES#
Bakalov pushes Ragardo off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bakalov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ragardo as Bakalov tries to tie him up.
Bakalov tries to throw a body punch but Ragardo avoids it by throwing Bakalov back against the cage. #T1#
Ragardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ragardo breaks the clinch.
Bakalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakalov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ragardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragardo catches Bakalov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakalov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bakalov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ragardo throws a right hand that Bakalov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakalov also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Ragardo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bakalov on his heels. He'll look to pass Bakalov's guard now, I'm sure.
Ragardo wanted to stand there but Bakalov had control of the position.
Ragardo prevents Bakalov from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Bakalov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ragardo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakalov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Ragardo tries to keep at a distance but Bakalov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakalov stalling the fight.
Ragardo being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Bakalov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakalov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bakalov has a couple of punches blocked by Ragardo.
Bakalov misses with the head strike.
Ragardo is trying to break the clinch but Bakalov is controlling him.
Ragardo is trying to break the clinch but Bakalov has him pressed against the cage.
Ragardo tries to break the clinch but Bakalov is controlling the position.
Ragardo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakalov.
A head punch on the inside from Bakalov fails to land.
Bakalov blocking some punches.
Ragardo lands with a right to the head.
Ragardo tries to circle away but Bakalov has him pinned against the cage.
Ragardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Bakalov gets an underhook and turns Ragardo into the cage.
Bakalov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragardo gets an underhook and turns Bakalov into the cage.#T3#
Bakalov lands an elbow inside that Ragardo shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Ragardo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakalov has him pressed against the cage.
Bakalov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ragardo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bakalov stalling in the clinch.
Ragardo tries to break the clinch but Bakalov is controlling the position.
Bakalov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bakalov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ragardo up against the cage.
Bakalov prevents Ragardo from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ragardo as Bakalov tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Ragardo fails to land.
We've been informed that Ragardo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ragardo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bakalov manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ragardo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bakalov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Ragardo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bakalov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Ragardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bakalov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Ragardo drops Bakalov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bakalov looks back up at him and smiles so Ragardo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Bakalov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragardo fakes the body blow, causing Bakalov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bakalov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Ragardo!
After winning the bout, Thor Ragardo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RISE 27 - Barnaby vs Bartoli
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Bintang Ramdhani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragardo.
Ragardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bintang Ramdhani's waist but Bintang Ramdhani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ragardo off to one side. #TD2#
Ragardo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bintang Ramdhani's guard.#SU2#
Ragardo stands and steps away. Bintang Ramdhani gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ragardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bintang Ramdhani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bintang Ramdhani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ragardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Ragardo.
Bintang Ramdhani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ragardo misses with a kick to the body.
Ragardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bintang Ramdhani half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragardo digs a good hook to Bintang Ramdhani's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bintang Ramdhani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragardo.#TD2#
Ragardo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ragardo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Ragardo decides to stand back up. Ragardo steps back and let's Bintang Ramdhani get back to his feet.
Bintang Ramdhani shoots in for a takedown but Ragardo shows good takedown defense.
Ragardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Bintang Ramdhani. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ragardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Bintang Ramdhani moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragardo.
Bintang Ramdhani shoots in but no luck this time.
Bintang Ramdhani is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bintang Ramdhani.
Ragardo grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bintang Ramdhani takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Ragardo cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thor Ragardo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Toledo gets caught napping as Ragardo dives in and scores a takedown. Toledo manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Toledo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ragardo doesn't defend quickly enough and Toledo has managed to lock this one up! Can Ragardo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Toledo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tulio Toledo!
A very excited looking Tulio Toledo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
KFC: 330K 2!
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ragardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
#TD2#
Kim tries to sprawl but Ragardo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kim trying to control but Ragardo postures up.
Ragardo thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Kim is looking to control Ragardo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES#
Kim kicks off Ragardo and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Ragardo shoots in and gets a takedown into Kim's guard.#T1#
Ragardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kim looking for a triangle here. Ragardo is fighting it but it looks tight! Kim pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ragardo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aron Kim!
After the fight, Aron Kim was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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