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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnarsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Animal. Hardwood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stone Sour - Last Of The Real kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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145 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Hardwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the head.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardwood misses with a double jab
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ragnarsson is pushing down on Hardwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is taking a breather. Hardwood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Ragnarsson works his way into full mount!
Hardwood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ragnarsson has control of Hardwood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hardwood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is trying to stand.
Ragnarsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardwood and Ragnarsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardwood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardwood seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnarsson dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hardwood is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson looking to control but Hardwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson won't let Hardwood get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ragnarsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardwood turns into him and now he's in Ragnarsson's guard.
Ragnarsson is looking for a triangle but Hardwood pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnarsson cracks Hardwood with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardwood. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Hardwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Hardwood was well out of range.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Hardwood avoids it well and moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Hardwood strikes.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Hardwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ragnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Hardwood stalks Ragnarsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnarsson's face. Ragnarsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Hardwood's belly button to the back.
Hardwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardwood throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson catches Hardwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardwood throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Ragnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ragnarsson passes Hardwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ragnarsson stalling away here and it's allowed Hardwood to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is standing up over Hardwood. Hardwood looks to escape but Ragnarsson dives into side control.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson tries for a kimura but Hardwood is defending well.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Hardwood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ragnarsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Hardwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood thows a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it
and Ragnarsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardwood is looking to get back to his feet here but Ragnarsson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hardwood's back.
Hardwood is trying to stand back up.
Sigurd Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson has got one arm under Hardwood's chin. This could be trouble... Hardwood trying to control the other hand but Ragnarsson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hardwood has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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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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