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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claes Ragnvaldsson (ranked 5140 p4p, 5233 weight class) and Mark Pickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm 18 140 0 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm 21 135 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Brawler Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt Good kicks Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claes Ragnvaldsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Pickles! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ragnvaldsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pickles's waist but Pickles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ragnvaldsson off to one side. The fight stays on the outside here - Pickles looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ragnvaldsson is looking to counter punch. A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnvaldsson. Pickles fails in his attempt to clinch. Ragnvaldsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pickles shoots in for a takedown but Ragnvaldsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ragnvaldsson lands with a straight right. Pickles didn't see that one coming. Pickles throws a quick inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Ragnvaldsson as Pickles shoots in. Ragnvaldsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pickles is just out of range. Pickles moves in looking to clinch but Ragnvaldsson pushes him off. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pickles. Ragnvaldsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Claes Ragnvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Pickles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ragnvaldsson misses with a wild combination.
Pickles shoots in for a takedown but Ragnvaldsson shows good takedown defense. Ragnvaldsson is looking to counter punch. Pickles fails with a takedown attempt. Ragnvaldsson throws a body shot but no joy. Pickles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ragnvaldsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pickles moves away. Pickles closes the distance and clinches. Pickles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnvaldsson has him pressed against the cage. Pickles tries to pull guard but Ragnvaldsson won't allow it.
Ragnvaldsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pickles dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragnvaldsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Pickles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ragnvaldsson closes the distance and pushes Pickles back into the cage. Pickles is looking to take this one to the mat. Pickles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ragnvaldsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ragnvaldsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ragnvaldsson lands with a straight right. Pickles didn't see that one coming. Ragnvaldsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pickles's sensitive parts. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ragnvaldsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pickles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ragnvaldsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Pickles looks winded! Ragnvaldsson throws a series of punches but Pickles avoids them all with ease. Pickles tries to move into range but Ragnvaldsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Pickles takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ragnvaldsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnvaldsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnvaldsson leaves Pickles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A big right followed by a crushing left from Ragnvaldsson knocks Pickles out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claes Ragnvaldsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
43% |
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