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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bulengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Ragnaar (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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185 cm
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255 lbs
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196 cm
18
250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Bulengo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivar Ragnaar! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bulengo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnaar manages to avoid it. Bulengo misses with a hook
and Ragnaar counters with a nice leg kick. Bulengo throws a body punch but Ragnaar moves out of range. Ragnaar throws a hook but Bulengo blocks it. Ragnaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bulengo misses with a right hand and Ragnaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Teddy Bulengo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ragnaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulengo throws out the jab. Bulengo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ragnaar counters with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnaar slips a straight right by Bulengo. Ragnaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ragnaar misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bulengo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Ragnaar throws Bulengo to one side and escapes! Bulengo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ragnaar's half guard. Bulengo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bulengo wants to pass the guard but Ragnaar is defending well. Ragnaar is looking to escape. Bulengo controlling the action here. Bulengo lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bulengo connects with a nice short shot to Ragnaar's temple. Bulengo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bulengo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Ragnaar is looking to escape. Bulengo really is a fat lump. Bulengo passes to side control. Ragnaar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Bulengo just content to control the position. Bulengo scores with punches from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bulengo lands a nice forearm strike. The referee asks Bulengo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bulengo prefers to stall for the moment though. Ragnaar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bulengo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ragnaar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bulengo scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ragnaar pushes Bulengo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bulengo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Bulengo working the head and body with strikes. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Ragnaar is trying to buck Bulengo off. Bulengo controls the position from side control. Bulengo scores with a couple of short elbows. Bulengo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ragnaar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bulengo is controlling him well. Ragnaar prevents Bulengo from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bulengo is chipping away with strikes.
Bulengo scores with punches from side control. Bulengo in side control, just content to control the action for now. Bulengo cracks Ragnaar with an elbow. That is naaassty. Ragnaar tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Can Ragnaar hold on?! Bulengo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Bulengo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ragnaar's body.
Bulengo punishes Ragnaar with strikes from the back mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bulengo dominated that round. That's time! Bulengo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bulengo misses the jab. Bulengo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnaar manages to avoid it. Bulengo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnaar gets caught napping as Bulengo dives in and scores a takedown. Ragnaar manages to retain guard. Bulengo landing some decent shots from guard. Bulengo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bulengo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnaar wants to get back to his feet but Bulengo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bulengo landing some decent shots from guard. Ragnaar has momentary wrist control but Bulengo slips an elbow through the middle. Ragnaar wants to stand up but Bulengo is controlling him. Bulengo working some strikes from top position. Bulengo postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnaar's brow. Bulengo scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bulengo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bulengo passes Ragnaar's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bulengo controlling the pace. Ragnaar has hold of Bulengo's hands but Bulengo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bulengo trying to control the pace. Bulengo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnaar can do to turn this around? Bulengo drops an elbow to the side of Ragnaar's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bulengo connects with a nice short shot to Ragnaar's temple. Still in half guard, Bulengo seems content to control. Bulengo lands strikes from half guard. Bulengo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ragnaar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Bulengo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ragnaar has hold of Bulengo's hands but Bulengo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bulengo lands strikes from half guard.
Ragnaar is rocked! Ragnaar is breathing heavily. Bulengo lands a big elbow - Ragnaar is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bulengo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Bulengo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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