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Event:
EFC Dheeb vs Stanky
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1# Ragnarsson scores with a jab. A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target. Ragnarsson tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range. McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing. Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McGee throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it. McGee throws a leg kick that misses. The crowd cheers as Ragnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGee doesn't seem phased though. McGee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but McGee manages to avoid taking any serious damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target. McGee blocks a low kick nicely. McGee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1# Ragnarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ragnarsson closes the distance but McGee moves to the side and McGee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ragnarsson's knee momentarily. A shot to the liver by Ragnarsson. Beautiful body shot. McGee scores with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow McGee down. Ragnarsson misses with a straight right. McGee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McGee shoots in but no luck this time. McGee misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. 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! McGee misses with a low kick.#TD# McGee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ragnarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGee. #T2# Ragnarsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ragnarsson pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! McGee postures up.
Ragnarsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. McGee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarsson holds on and takes a little breather. #T3# Ragnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but McGee is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully. Ragnarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGee working some strikes from top position. Ragnarsson has control of McGee's left arm, preventing McGee from doing any damage. McGee postures up.
McGee advances to half guard. McGee trying to control the action but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. Ragnarsson wants to control but McGee is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ragnarsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. McGee trying to mount his opponent but Ragnarsson defends it. Ragnarsson is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ragnarsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. McGee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. McGee is pressing down on Ragnarsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ragnarsson is holding on for now. McGee lands strikes from half guard. Ragnarsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. McGee is keen to just control but Ragnarsson is a slippery customer. Ragnarsson trying to hold on to McGee's head to control him but McGee postures up.
Ragnarsson is pressing down on McGee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# McGee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. McGee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. McGee avoids a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a right hand #TD# and McGee counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ragnarsson is trying to control the position but McGee postures up. McGee trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ragnarsson trying to control the position here. Timothy McGee 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. McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ragnarsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# McGee with a flurry of punches that miss. Ragnarsson controlling McGee's posture. Ragnarsson looking to control.
McGee working some strikes from top position. McGee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. McGee trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. Ragnarsson controlling the position. Let's hope that Ragnarsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. McGee landing with the ground and pound. Ragnarsson is pulling down on McGee's head. It's preventing any offense from McGee, at least for the moment. McGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ragnarsson has momentary wrist control but McGee slips an elbow through the middle. Ragnarsson pulls McGee in close to his closed guard and prevents McGee from doing any damage or advancing position. McGee looking to pass the guard. Ragnarsson controlling the position. Ragnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Ragnarsson pulls McGee in close to his closed guard and prevents McGee from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3# Ragnarsson looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ragnarsson scores with a hook. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks McGee off balance momentarily. A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnarsson. McGee staying out of range there. Jab by McGee. Ragnarsson misses with a double jab.
Ragnarsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. McGee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. McGee moves forwards but Ragnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGee is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
#CL2# Ragnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow. McGee pushes Ragnarsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. McGee misses with a short punch on the inside. Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. McGee tries to stall but Ragnarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timothy McGee will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Ragnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGee lands a right hook to the body.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McGee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGee scrambles back to his feet. McGee avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range. McGee is looking to counter punch. A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target. McGee half committed to a counter leg kick. Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
McGee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGee misses with a looping right. Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee dives in and grabs Ragnarsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnarsson pushes down on McGee's head and hops out. Ragnarsson checks a leg kick nicely. McGee moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes. McGee half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1# McGee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ragnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! McGee fails with a takedown attempt. McGee throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup. McGee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragnarsson momentarily.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range. A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target. McGee slips a straight right by Ragnarsson. It looked like McGee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McGee with a jab. Ragnarsson lands a jab. McGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. McGee throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2# Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from McGee.
Ragnarsson stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ragnarsson misses with a looping left. Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab. McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson. Jab by McGee. Ragnarsson leaves McGee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ragnarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McGee avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3##CL# McGee takes the fight into the clinch. McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow. McGee misses with a hook from the clinch. McGee cracks Ragnarsson with a nice body shot. Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land. Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee misses with some punches.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards. Ragnarsson works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Come on Ragnarsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4# Ragnarsson is leaning against McGee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but McGee blocks with his arms.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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! A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson. McGee prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnarsson has McGee pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGee up against the cage. The crowd are getting on Ragnarsson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. McGee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ragnarsson up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjorn Ragnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ragnarsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timothy McGee! Timothy McGee thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Bjorn Ragnarsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnarsson. Rekis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rekis throws a low kick, looking for Ragnarsson's leg but Ragnarsson calmly moves out of range. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Rekis's head back.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook. Rekis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab. Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Rekis's head back.
Rekis tries to clinch up but Ragnarsson circles away and keeps his distance. Rekis blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarsson scores with a nice head shot. Rekis on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rekis tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy. Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rekis's hands. Ragnarsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ragnarsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rekis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rekis tries to clinch up. Ragnarsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rekis is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1# Rekis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ragnarsson's waist but Ragnarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rekis off to one side. Ragnarsson lands with a cross. #KD2# Ragnarsson waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rekis. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rekis to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2# Rekis is rocked! Ragnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Oh Rekis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarsson is pushing down on Rekis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rekis is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through. Rekis seems to have got his legs back now. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ragnarsson in particular looking to stall. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarsson wants to free his trapped foot but Rekis is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ragnarsson trying to control the pace. #T2# Ragnarsson is looking to advance position but Rekis won't allow it. Rekis wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but Rekis defending well. Ragnarsson content to control rather than advance. Ragnarsson is looking to advance position but Rekis won't allow it. #T3# Still in half guard, Ragnarsson seems content to control.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Rekis misses with a takedown and Ragnarsson counters with a stiff right hand. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Rekis off balance momentarily. Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rekis tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson circles away easily enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rekis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rekis momentarily.
Ragnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rekis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Ragnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. #T4# Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
Rekis is breathing heavily. Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rekiss head. Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rekis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ragnarsson is stalling here.
Ragnarsson works on Rekis's body with a couple of short punches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ragnarsson throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Rekis is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bjorn Ragnarsson! Bjorn Ragnarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight. The defeated John Rekis had this to say: 'I'll be back!!!'.
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Event:
Openweight KT Tourney, R2
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1# Ragnarsson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ukkeli to counter with a crisp jab. Ragnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ukkeli counters with a straight right hand. Ukkeli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli. A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkeli. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range. Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits. Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot. Ukkeli half committed to a counter leg kick. Ukkeli wants to land a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ragnarsson scores with a nice head shot. Ukkeli takes one to the side of the head.
Ukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away. Ukkeli plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Ragnarsson's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Ragnarsson, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximus Ukkeli! An out of breath Maximus Ukkeli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Bjorn Ragnarsson had this to say: 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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Event:
Openweight KT Tournament, R1
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1# A nice leg kick lands there from Norris Jr. Norris Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target. A punch combination from Ragnarsson misses. A counter left hand to the body from Norris Jr misses its target. Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Norris Jr moves away and avoids it. Norris Jr moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson. Norris Jr is looking to chop away at Ragnarsson's legs. Good leg kick by Norris Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the body and Norris Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norris Jr's hands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Norris Jr throws a leg kick that misses. Ragnarsson checks a low kick from Norris Jr. Norris Jr thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body. Norris Jr lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. Norris Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Norris Jr wants to clinch and Ragnarsson counters with a nice leg kick. Some wild striking there from Norris Jr.
Ragnarsson cracks Norris Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr. Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnarsson's calf.#CL# Norris Jr closes the distance and clinches. Norris Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson presses Norris Jr against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Norris Jr - that landed with a thud.
Norris Jr just leaning against Ragnarsson, taking a breather. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Norris Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Ragnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson. Norris Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris Jr. Norris Jr is stalling here.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Norris Jr.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Norris Jr trying to stall but Ragnarsson improves his position.
#T3# Norris Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away. Norris Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily. Ragnarsson throws a counter combo. Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris Jr. That did some damage! Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Norris Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ragnarsson walks into a jab. Norris Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr connects with a jab. Norris Jr throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily. Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Norris Jr ducked under it nicely. Norris Jr throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Norris Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris Jr. This has been an exciting period of action! Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Norris Jr blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris Jr, right into the meat.
Norris Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Norris Jr stalks Ragnarsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnarsson's face. Ragnarsson staggers backwards, shaken. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Norris Jr punishes Ragnarsson's body with a nice straight punch. Ragnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris Jr can pounce on him.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Norris Jr moved out of range nicely. Ragnarsson staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris Jr. Ragnarsson connects with a crisp jab. Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Norris Jr is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Norris Jr misses with a body shot.
Norris Jr misses with a straight right. Norris Jr throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off. Norris Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ragnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Norris Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Norris Jr ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to score with a low kick but Norris Jr moves his leg out of the way. Norris Jr blocks a jab. Norris Jr half committed to a counter leg kick. A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson. Chuck Norris Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris Jr. Norris Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slapping body kick lands there for Norris Jr. Jab by Ragnarsson. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Norris Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Norris Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch
and Norris Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1# Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Norris Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range. Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot. Norris Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ragnarsson misses with a looping left. Norris Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ragnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Norris Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Norris Jr moved out of range. Norris Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range and Norris Jr settles back down. Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norris Jr's hands. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr lands with a right hand. #T2# Norris Jr swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Both fighters circling a little - Norris Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL# Norris Jr drives through and clinches with Ragnarsson against the ropes.
Good body shot from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Norris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris Jr throws out a leg kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range and Norris Jr only half commits. Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick as Ragnarsson jumps back. Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range. Ragnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris Jr can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr. #T3# Norris Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Norris Jr works the jab nicely. Ragnarsson checks a leg kick. Norris Jr moves out of range of the body kick. Norris Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick which misses Ragnarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ragnarsson tries to avoid it. Norris Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ragnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Norris Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norris Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ragnarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ragnarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around? Norris Jr misses with a leg kick. Norris Jr checks a leg kick. Ragnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A shot to the liver by Norris Jr. Beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Norris Jr's head back.
#T4# 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! Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Norris Jr moved out of range nicely. Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norris Jr counters with a good low kick that Ragnarsson was not able to check. Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr is looking to wear down Ragnarsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ragnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris Jr manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Norris Jr. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Norris Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL# Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Norris Jr has taken the fight into the clinch. Norris Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson checks a leg kick. Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Norris Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ragnarsson thinking. Norris Jr's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Norris Jr scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr dominated that second round. That's time! Norris Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Norris Jr defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand. Ragnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnarsson. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris Jr, right into the meat.
Norris Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ragnarsson blocks a low kick nicely. Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away. Ragnarsson misses the jab. Norris Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson. Norris Jr connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson motions for Norris Jr to come forward. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Norris Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Ragnarsson avoided it. Norris Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. Norris Jr throws a leg kick and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Norris Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norris Jr. Norris Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1# Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Norris Jr eats them both and turns towards Ragnarsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2# It looks like Chuck Norris Jr has been cut. Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot. Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.#ROC2# Norris Jr is rocked! Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Norris Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr. #CL# Norris Jr clinches up with Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes. Chuck Norris Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Norris Jr is trying to stall.
#BC2# Ragnarsson breaks the clinch.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norris Jr wants to clinch. Bjorn Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away. Ragnarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL# Norris Jr gets a clinch. Norris Jr trying to stall but Ragnarsson improves his position.
A short right from Norris Jr. 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!#BC2# Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Norris Jr. Ragnarsson shrugs it off though. Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Chuck Norris Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ragnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Norris Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Norris Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Norris Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ragnarsson pushes him off. Norris Jr connects with a body shot. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.#CL# Norris Jr moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsson.#T3##BC2# Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Norris Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Norris Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Norris Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Norris Jr scores with a punch to the head. Norris Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris Jr is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks. Nice shot lands for Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with a looping right. Ragnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab. Norris Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ragnarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Norris Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnarsson's calf. Norris Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Norris Jr counters with a solid body kick. Norris Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ragnarsson misses with a straight right. Norris Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Norris Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Norris Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson just manages to avoid it. Norris Jr throws a head kick that misses. Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Ragnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Norris Jr scores with a jab to the jaw. Norris Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ragnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Ragnarsson. Well Norris Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris Jr! An out of breath Chuck Norris Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Bjorn Ragnarsson spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1# Garuntasticos avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The fight stays on the outside here - Garuntasticos looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A punch combination from Ragnarsson misses. Ragnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Garuntasticos off the cage and back into range. Garuntasticos throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Garuntasticos . Ragnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Garuntasticos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Garuntasticos moved out of range nicely. Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Garuntasticos 's belly button to the back. Ragnarsson drops Garuntasticos with a naaaaasty hook - Garuntasticos is in real trouble here! Ragnarsson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarsson! Bjorn Ragnarsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMMA 89 Kocur vs Grossweiner
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1# Ragnarsson misses the jab. Karamyenyan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2# It looks like Vahan Karamyenyan has been cut. Ragnarsson throws a front kick aimed at Karamyenyan's knee but Karamyenyan avoids it well. Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Karamyenyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. An inside leg kick lands from Karamyenyan. Ragnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Karamyenyan throws a nice inside leg kick. Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Karamyenyan.
Ragnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab. Karamyenyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson. Karamyenyan feinted with a counter takedown. Ragnarsson 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. Ragnarsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Karamyenyan looks to throw a body kick letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karamyenyan lands a front kick. Karamyenyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.#T1# Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Karamyenyan moves out of range. Karamyenyan tries to counter with a takedown but Ragnarsson is quick to defend against it. Ragnarsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Karamyenyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnarsson is able to avoid easily. Ragnarsson feints a counter leg kick. Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karamyenyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Karamyenyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karamyenyan tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range. Karamyenyan throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Karamyenyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target. Karamyenyan throws a half hearted mid kick. Karamyenyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target. A big right from Ragnarsson misses. #CL# Karamyenyan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2# Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson takes an elbow to the forehead. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karamyenyan. Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Ragnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Karamyenyan controls his hands.
Ragnarsson leaning against his opponent.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karamyenyan backwards. Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Ragnarsson takes an elbow to the temple. Karamyenyan tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Karamyenyan back against the cage. Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Karamyenyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karamyenyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short left from Ragnarsson. #T3# A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
#ROC2# Karamyenyan is rocked! Ragnarsson gets underhooks to prevent Karamyenyan's takedown attempt.
Karamyenyan misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2# Karamyenyan tumbles to the floor! Ragnarsson threw a big shot that dropped him and now Ragnarsson is on top looking to finish! Karamyenyan has guard but can he survive?!
Oh Karamyenyan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Karamyenyan is retaining full guard. Karamyenyan looking to control.
Karamyenyan seems to have got his legs back now. Ragnarsson slips nicely into half guard. Ragnarsson not doing much here.
Karamyenyan tries to roll over but Ragnarsson keeps him under control. Ragnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4# Karamyenyan is trying to maintain the position but Ragnarsson is very close to passing his half guard. Ragnarsson controlling the action here. Karamyenyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ragnarsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ragnarsson trying to mount his opponent but Karamyenyan defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vahan Karamyenyan's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Karamyenyan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ragnarsson connects with an inside leg kick. Karamyenyan throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side. Ragnarsson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Karamyenyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson. A solid leg kick lands there for Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range and Karamyenyan settles back down. Ragnarsson misses with a looping right. Karamyenyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vahan Karamyenyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Karamyenyan.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Karamyenyan does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karamyenyan under the eye. Ragnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnarsson misses. Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Karamyenyan.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Karamyenyan lands with a shot to the body. Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karamyenyan throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Ragnarsson counters with an inside leg kick. #KD2# Ragnarsson lands a high kick to the side of Karamyenyan's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Ragnarsson dives into guard, looking to finish.#SUB# Karamyenyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragnarsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarsson passes into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson controlling the pace. Ragnarsson wants to free his trapped foot but Karamyenyan is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ragnarsson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2# Ragnarsson avoids the attempt from Karamyenyan to control. Ragnarsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karamyenyan is looking to escape. Karamyenyan is looking to get to half guard. Ragnarsson controlling his opponent. Karamyenyan wants to hold on but Ragnarsson pushes him away.#T3# Ragnarsson controlling the position easily from mount. Karamyenyan tries to reverse the position but Ragnarsson maintains control. Ragnarsson moves to take his opponent's back. Ragnarsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Karamyenyan. Karamyenyan tries to break free.
Ragnarsson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Karamyenyan's body.
#T4# Ragnarsson keeps control of the position as Karamyenyan tries to break free.
#SUB2# Ragnarsson looking for the choke but no joy. Karamyenyan trying to control but not successfully. I really don't envy Karamyenyan right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vahan Karamyenyan's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnarsson.
Karamyenyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karamyenyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Karamyenyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsson throws a fast counter high kick but Karamyenyan manages to duck under it in time. Karamyenyan throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off. Ragnarsson lands a nice hook to Karamyenyan's body. Karamyenyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ragnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karamyenyan on the side of the head. Ragnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karamyenyan on the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Karamyenyan. This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1# Ragnarsson lands with a cross. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A head kick misses from Ragnarsson. Nice cross by Ragnarsson. Karamyenyan slips under a jab. Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Karamyenyan moves out of range.
Karamyenyan throws a low kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range easily. Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick that misses. Karamyenyan throws a nice outside leg kick. Good work by Ragnarsson as he checks the leg kick. Jab from Ragnarsson. Karamyenyan misses with a wild body shot. Vahan Karamyenyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Karamyenyan saw that one coming. Ragnarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karamyenyan under the eye. 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! Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ragnarsson engages and cracks Karamyenyan with a massive lead left hook - Karamyenyan tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ragnarsson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Ragnarsson! Bjorn Ragnarsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMMA 83 Yabaisa vs Tallon 2
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1# The Smiling Assassin sizes up Ragnarsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The Smiling Assassin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Smiling Assassin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The Smiling Assassin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnarsson, right into the meat.
Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. Ragnarsson swings for the body but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
The Smiling Assassin clobbers Ragnarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ragnarsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ragnarsson throws a push kick but The Smiling Assassin slaps the foot to one side. Ragnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. No joy there for Ragnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Smiling Assassin! But no joy. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The Smiling Assassin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The Smiling Assassin throws a quick inside leg kick. Ragnarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Smiling Assassin cracks Ragnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The Smiling Assassin tries to land a front kick but Ragnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The Smiling Assassin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson. The Smiling Assassin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ragnarsson blocks it well. The Smiling Assassin throws a one two combo.
The Smiling Assassin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# The Smiling Assassin connects with a body shot. Ragnarsson throws the left hand but The Smiling Assassin avoids the punch easily. The Smiling Assassin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice defenses there by The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnarsson blocks a low kick nicely. Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw. Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
The Smiling Assassin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson. The Smiling Assassin looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range. A jab from Ragnarsson misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The Smiling Assassin avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but The Smiling Assassin uses good head movement to avoid it. The Smiling Assassin scores with a jab to the jaw. Ragnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The Smiling Assassin throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The Smiling Assassin throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ragnarsson with a nice cross. The Smiling Assassin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Smiling Assassin throws a half hearted mid kick. Ragnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Smiling Assassin. Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target. Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson moves forwards but The Smiling Assassin connects with a nice, crisp jab. The Smiling Assassin misses with a wild combination.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab. Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target. The Smiling Assassin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson. The Smiling Assassin closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL# Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged The Smiling Assassin in a clinch.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson tries to work over The Smiling Assassin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks for a moment. Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but The Smiling Assassin uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
The Smiling Assassin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Smiling Assassin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin scores with an uppercut up the middle. The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut. Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Ragnarsson taking a breather. Ragnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from The Smiling Assassin. Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of The Smiling Assassin's head. The Smiling Assassin tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson tries to stall but The Smiling Assassin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ragnarsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4# Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Smiling Assassin's elbow. Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson lands a body shot. Ragnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Smiling Assassin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The Smiling Assassin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. The Smiling Assassin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ragnarsson gets through The Smiling Assassin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ragnarsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Smiling Assassin is keeping busy. Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson looking to stall.
A short right from The Smiling Assassin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# The Smiling Assassin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away. Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but The Smiling Assassin uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. The Smiling Assassin should have avoided that one. The Smiling Assassin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The Smiling Assassin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. The Smiling Assassin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Smiling Assassin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Smiling Assassin.#CL# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with The Smiling Assassin. A body shot lands from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnarsson takes an elbow to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a left to the head. Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
The Smiling Assassin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow that misses.
The Smiling Assassin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
#T1# Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow but it misses.
Ragnarsson trying to land knees to the body.
The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow but it misses.
Ragnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow just above Ragnarsson 's eye. #CUT2# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut. A short left from The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin lands with a right to the head. Ragnarsson lands a good knee to the midsection. The Smiling Assassin won't want to take too many of those. The Smiling Assassin pushes off an throws an elbow but Ragnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The Smiling Assassin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson takes an elbow to the temple. The Smiling Assassin tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The Smiling Assassin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Smiling Assassin pushes Ragnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Smiling Assassin throws a head punch that misses. Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2# The Smiling Assassin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ragnarsson is trying to maintain a safe position but The Smiling Assassin gets an underhook and turns Ragnarsson into the cage. A nice left hand lands by The Smiling Assassin.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand. With the fighters up against the cage, The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow but misses. The Smiling Assassin tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
#BC2# The Smiling Assassin breaks the clinch.
Ragnarsson takes a swing at The Smiling Assassin's ribcage but misses. The Smiling Assassin misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a wild body shot. Ragnarsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Smiling Assassin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsson cracks The Smiling Assassin with a right hand to the side of the head. The Smiling Assassin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A telegraphed right hand from The Smiling Assassin misses the target. Ragnarsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Smiling Assassin.#T3# The Smiling Assassin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Ragnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The Smiling Assassin looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well. The Smiling Assassin misses with a body kick. The Smiling Assassin misses with a straight left. Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ragnarsson misses with a looping right. Steve The Smiling Assassin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there. Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The Smiling Assassin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The Smiling Assassin throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it. The Smiling Assassin takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses. Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson works The Smiling Assassin's body with a nice hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson scores with a hook. Steve The Smiling Assassin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ragnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
The Smiling Assassin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# The fighters circling - The Smiling Assassin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Smiling Assassin. Ragnarsson misses with a hook. The Smiling Assassin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson. An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson. The Smiling Assassin throws a right and a left that Ragnarsson avoids nicely. Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but The Smiling Assassin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ragnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The Smiling Assassin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a nice body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from The Smiling Assassin.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch there but The Smiling Assassin circles away.
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends The Smiling Assassin's belly button to the back. A combination from The Smiling Assassin does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve The Smiling Assassin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# The Smiling Assassin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks The Smiling Assassin off balance momentarily. Ragnarsson tries to clinch but The Smiling Assassin is having none of it. Ragnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ragnarsson moves in looking to clinch but The Smiling Assassin pushes him off. The Smiling Assassin misses with a body kick. The Smiling Assassin moves out of range of the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The Smiling Assassin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Smiling Assassin misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but The Smiling Assassin blocks it. Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Smiling Assassin. Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss! A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson. #T1# Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnarsson thows a leg kick but The Smiling Assassin checks it and The Smiling Assassin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
The Smiling Assassin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a body kick. Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The Smiling Assassin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Smiling Assassin throws a big shot that misses. Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab. The Smiling Assassin throws a combination that misses and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A big left from Ragnarsson misses. Danga de danga de dang - The Smiling Assassin scores with a four punch combination! The Smiling Assassin moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slapping leg kick lands for The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body kick that misses and Ragnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Smiling Assassin thinking. The Smiling Assassin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ragnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2# Ragnarsson misses with a straight right. The Smiling Assassin throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease. The Smiling Assassin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
The Smiling Assassin missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ragnarsson throws a right hand that The Smiling Assassin ducks under and follows up with a left that The Smiling Assassin also avoids with ease. Ragnarsson connects with the punch. Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but The Smiling Assassin is out of range. The Smiling Assassin is trying to counter with his kicks. A clash of legs there as Ragnarsson blocks the low kick. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson. The Smiling Assassin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it. The Smiling Assassin misses with a wild combination.
The Smiling Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that The Smiling Assassin avoids nicely. The Smiling Assassin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. The Smiling Assassin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ragnarsson throws a jab when The Smiling Assassin was well out of range.#T3# The Smiling Assassin misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The Smiling Assassin misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick. Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The Smiling Assassin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Smiling Assassin takes one to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left. The Smiling Assassin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Smiling Assassin cracks Ragnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ragnarsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ragnarsson with a hook. The Smiling Assassin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Smiling Assassin throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it. Ragnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Ragnarsson lands a really nice looking cross but The Smiling Assassin seems unphased.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook. Ragnarsson wants to land a leg kick but The Smiling Assassin is out of range. Ragnarsson tries to clinch up. The Smiling Assassin fails to land with a series of punches.
The Smiling Assassin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsson.
The Smiling Assassin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Smiling Assassin's calf. Ragnarsson slips under a jab. The Smiling Assassin misses with a looping left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson misses with a low kick as The Smiling Assassin jumps back. The Smiling Assassin lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnarsson off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Steve The Smiling Assassin. I think The Smiling Assassin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve The Smiling Assassin! In his post fight interview, Steve The Smiling Assassin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Bjorn Ragnarsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1# Stricker misses with a low kick.
Stricker checks a leg kick. Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stricker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Stricker 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. Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Stricker ducks down to avoid it. Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Stricker ducked under it nicely. Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stricker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stricker thinks about the counter body kick. Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Stricker counters with a left to the body. Stricker throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range. Stricker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stricker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ragnarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stricker under the eye. Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stricker scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Stricker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stricker throws out a powerful jab. Ragnarsson dodges the punch combination from Stricker.
Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Stricker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ragnarsson with a body shot.#T1# Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Stricker avoids it. Ragnarsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Stricker staying out of range there. Nice cross by Ragnarsson.#CUT# It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut. Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it. Stricker with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice uppercut lands for Ragnarsson. That snapped Stricker's head back.
#CL2# Stricker has managed to clinch.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Stricker scores with a nice short uppercut. Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Stricker. A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Stricker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Stricker blocks with his arms.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside. Stricker lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Stricker is leaning against Ragnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stricker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ragnarsson avoids it. Ragnarsson taking a breather. Ragnarsson stalling against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stricker as Ragnarsson tries to tie him up. Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stricker blocking some punches.
#T3# Stricker working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stricker gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stricker avoids the damage to the body. Stricker lands a right hand. Stricker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stricker misses with an elbow over the top. Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Stricker. Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Stricker backwards. Stricker lands a body shot. Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it. Stricker cracks Ragnarsson with a nice body shot. A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land. Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Stricker.
#T4# Ragnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stricker.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. Ragnarsson is trying to stall.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch. Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside. Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head. Stricker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Ragnarsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stricker up against the cage. Stricker misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Stricker avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Stricker will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Stricker both land. Nice combination. Stricker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice shot by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Ragnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stricker, pushing him back against the cage. Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses. Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stricker being controlled against the cage. Stricker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnarsson just leaning against Stricker, taking a breather. Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve Stricker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. 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! Stricker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stricker blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker. A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stricker as Ragnarsson tries to tie him up. Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stricker avoids the damage to the body. Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ragnarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Stricker lands with a light punch inside. Ragnarsson trying to stall but Stricker improves his position.
Stricker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Stricker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker. Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stricker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ragnarsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson. #T2# Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Stricker managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stricker as Ragnarsson tries to tie him up. Nice body punch from Stricker - that landed with a thud.
Stricker blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stricker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stricker throws a head punch that misses. Stricker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson is trying to stall.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch. Stricker tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Stricker back against the cage. Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Stricker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. A battle for position here, against the cage. Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch. Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses. A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stricker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch. A short left from Ragnarsson. Stricker lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stricker. Ragnarsson avoiding damage as Stricker throws knees to the body.
Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Stricker prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Stricker throws an elbow that misses.
Ragnarsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stricker is keeping busy. Stricker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stricker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it. Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stricker throws an elbow but misses. Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Stricker throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off. Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ragnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Stricker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stricker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stricker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragnarsson momentarily.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick. Stricker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve Stricker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Stricker moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Stricker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stricker tries to avoid it. A big right from Stricker misses. Stricker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stricker cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Ragnarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stricker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ragnarsson scrambles back to his feet.#T1# Stricker slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.#CL# Ragnarsson clinches up against the cage. Stricker lands an elbow inside that Ragnarsson shrugs off. Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stricker looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stricker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Stricker prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson taking a breather. Stricker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stricker blocking some punches.
Stricker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Stricker tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ragnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Stricker.
Stricker misses with a body punch.
#T2# Ragnarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stricker lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stricker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Stricker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stricker blocks an uppercut.
Stricker tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Stricker back against the cage. A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
Stricker looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stricker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stricker lands a left hand.
Stricker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stricker tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Stricker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. A short right from Ragnarsson on the inside. #T3# Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Stricker working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stricker lands an elbow that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks for a moment. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stricker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stricker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ragnarsson taking a breather. Stricker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stricker tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it. Stricker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson stalling in the clinch but Stricker improves position. Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stricker blocking some punches.
#T4# Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ragnarsson. 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! Stricker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside. Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Stricker. Stricker working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson presses Stricker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Stricker misses with some punches.
Stricker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stricker tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ragnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Stricker, against the cage.
Ragnarsson slowing the pace effectively. Ragnarsson works on Stricker's body with a couple of short punches. Stricker lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Steve Stricker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stricker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Stricker! In his post fight interview, Steve Stricker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Bjorn Ragnarsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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CEC 585
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eliasson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Eliasson misses with a two punch combination.
Eliasson takes one on the button. Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eliasson. Ragnarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eliasson is able to avoid easily. Eliasson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross. Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Eliasson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eliasson.
Ragnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eliasson.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Ragnarsson jabs at Eliasson's body. Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Eliasson moves out of range.
Eliasson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ragnarsson cracks Eliasson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Eliasson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A punch lands to the side of Eliasson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Eliasson moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pushes Eliasson away with a front kick. Ragnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target. Ragnarsson connects with the punch. Eliasson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ragnarsson thows a leg kick but Eliasson checks it enabling Eliasson to counter with a crisp jab. 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! Eliasson throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot. Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Eliasson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eliasson! But no joy. Ragnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eliasson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Eliasson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a front kick aimed at Eliasson's knee but Eliasson avoids it well. Ragnarsson with a hook. Ragnarsson connects with a solid leg kick. Eliasson swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eliasson throws out the jab. Crunch! Ragnarsson slams his shin into Eliasson's torso. Eliasson with a hook. Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to Eliasson's midsection. Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eliasson throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it. Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ragnarsson with a nice cross.#T3# A big left from Ragnarsson misses. Ragnarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Eliasson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ragnarsson connects with the punch. Eliasson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Eliasson checks a low kick from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eliasson's calf. Eliasson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Eliasson's leg. Eliasson is trying to keep his angry face on. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Eliasson swinging wildly here.
#T4# Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ragnarsson catches Eliasson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Eliasson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Eliasson ducks down to avoid it. Eliasson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eliasson moves away. Eliasson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnarsson tries to land a leg kick but Eliasson saw it coming and moves away.
Eliasson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnarsson. Eliasson shrugs it off though. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eliasson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ragnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Ragnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body. Ragnarsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Eliasson moved out of range. Eliasson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eliasson's calf. Eliasson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eliasson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick. Ragnarsson connects with a solid leg kick. Ragnarsson scores with a hook. Eliasson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Eliasson staying out of range there. Ragnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Good work by Eliasson as he checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body. Eliasson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ragnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bjorn Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far. Eliasson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Eliasson does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eliasson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1# Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Eliasson avoids it. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eliasson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Eliasson. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ragnarsson. Eliasson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eliasson throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily. Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eliasson can do to turn this around? Eliasson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ragnarsson. That one must have hurt. Eliasson tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ragnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ragnarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2# Ragnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Ragnarsson throws a hook but Eliasson blocks it. Eliasson misses with a hook. Eliasson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick and Eliasson counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Eliasson misses with a looping left. Eliasson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eliasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ragnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Eliasson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eliasson manages to avoid it.#T3# Ragnarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eliasson is able to avoid easily. Eliasson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eliasson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a straight right hand. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Eliasson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ragnarsson has got the better of the exchanges. Ragnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eliasson. Ragnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Eliasson pushes him off. Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Eliasson avoids the punch easily. Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Eliasson ducked under it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Eliasson does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eliasson manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eliasson! But no joy. Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eliasson. Eliasson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Eliasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
#T4# Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eliasson moves away. Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eliasson. Eliasson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Eliasson walks into a left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Eliasson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Eliasson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut. A big left from Eliasson misses. Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Eliasson looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well. Eliasson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Ragnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick and Eliasson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Eliasson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ragnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Eliasson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ragnarsson. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Eliasson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Eliasson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ragnarsson eats them both and turns towards Eliasson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Eliasson looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Eliasson to counter with a crisp jab. Eliasson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the body letting Eliasson counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2# Eliasson cracks Ragnarsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Eliasson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ragnarsson to stand back up!#ROC2# Ragnarsson is rocked!#T1# Eliasson lands with a right and another and another! Ragnarsson is in big trouble! Eliasson lands again and this time it's lights out for Ragnarsson! A quality knockout there for Eliasson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erland Eliasson! An out of breath and clearly excited Erland Eliasson thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). In defeat, Bjorn Ragnarsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1# Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Razor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Razor misses with a body shot.
Razor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Razor. Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a hook but Razor blocks it. Razor checks a low kick from Ragnarsson. Razor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
A countering left hand to the body from Razor misses. Ragnarsson lands a jab. Razor misses with an uppercut. Razor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This has been an exciting period of action! Razor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson cracks a nice hook into Razor's ribs. Razor throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Razor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Razor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson. Razor throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range. Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Razor walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands with a hook. Razor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Razor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Razor manages to avoid it. Razor misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely. Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Razor.#CL# Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Razor. Razor avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
We've been informed that Razor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Razor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Razor fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. Razor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Razor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Razor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch blocked on the inside by Razor. Razor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ragnarsson is keeping busy. Razor avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Razor has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Razor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Razor blocks it.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Razor avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage. Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head. Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Razor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson misses with a body punch
and Razor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Razor throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Razor. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# A big left from Razor misses. It appears Ragnarsson was looking to counter with a kick there. Razor jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Razor manages to avoid it. Razor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Razor misses with a takedown attempt and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ragnarsson jabs Razor to the body, keeping him at a distance. Crunch! Ragnarsson slams his shin into Razor's torso. Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Razor. Razor moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson. Razor throws a leg kick which misses Ragnarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ragnarsson tries to avoid it. Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Razor ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Razor manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4# Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Razor takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ragnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ragnarsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Razor's front leg but catches the back leg as Razor tries to avoid it. Razor throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Razor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Ragnarsson moves into the clinch. Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head. Razor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Razor. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Razor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow. Razor misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Razor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Razor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. #BC# Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that round. That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ragnarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2# Razor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Razor throws a strike aimed at the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson avoids it well. Razor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Razor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ragnarsson keeps working. Sloppy strikes there by Razor. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Razor trying to control the action but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. What's Ragnarsson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Razor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1# Ragnarsson can't do much from the bottom here. Razor trying to control the position but Ragnarsson is working away. Razor is working Ragnarsson over with some ground and pound from side control. Razor working the ground and pound but Ragnarsson is defending the strikes. Ragnarsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Razor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Razor is trying to ground and pound but Ragnarsson uses the momentary lack of control by Razor to regain half guard. Razor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Razor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Razor throws a strike but Ragnarsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2# Razor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarsson's head. Razor with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2# Razor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ragnarsson, up you get! #TD2# Razor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Razor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Ragnarsson taking a bit of punishment here - Razor scoring with strikes. Razor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ragnarsson is avoiding damage well.
Razor looks up at the clock and then as Ragnarsson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Razor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Razor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ragnarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Razor are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Razor working the ground and pound but Ragnarsson is defending the strikes. Razor tries to score with some ground and pound. Ragnarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Razor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3# Razor scores with punches from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Razor. Ragnarsson defending against the ground and pound. Razor working the ground and pound from side control. Razor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ragnarsson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Razor 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. Ragnarsson is controlling Razor's position as best he can from this difficult position. Ragnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Razor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Razor throws a strike but Ragnarsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Razor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4# Razor throwing strikes but missing. Razor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ragnarsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Razor counter with a right hand. Razor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Razor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnarsson. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Razor does a little dance to reset his feet. Razor checks a leg kick. A countering left hand to the body from Razor misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Ray Razor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Razor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnarsson can pounce on him.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick as Razor jumps back. Razor feints a counter leg kick. Ragnarsson throws a front kick that sends Razor stumbling back into the cage. Ragnarsson throws a wild body kick that Razor sees coming a mile off. Razor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Razor. Razor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragnarsson on the side of the head. Ragnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Razor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Razor thuds his right hand into Ragnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2# Ragnarsson is rocked! Razor drops Ragnarsson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Razor follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Ray Razor! After winning the bout, Sonny Ray Razor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Bjorn Ragnarsson spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1# Gravity fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gravity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson. Gravity tries to land a body kick and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross. Gravity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson. Gravity feints the counter takedown. Gravity throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range. Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravity with a nice cross. Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Gravity ducks down to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Gravity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ragnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravitys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Gravity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gravity shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnarsson sprawls well. Ragnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gravity gets slowly back to his feet. Gravity shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragnarsson pinned against the cage. Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gravity scores with a spinning back kick!#T1# Gravity scores with a punch to the head. Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravity was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gravity throws a body kick, spinning off balance and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gravity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Gravity is predictable there and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike. Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gravity lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection. Gravity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnarsson. Gravity shrugs it off though. Gravity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ragnarsson. Gravity tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Gravity. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gravity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ragnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravity doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# Gravity throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it. Gravity avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Gravity closes the distance and lands a one-two. Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ragnarsson lands a jab to the nose. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nice uppercut there from Gravity. Ragnarsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gravity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards. A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target. Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab. A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson. Gravity scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gravity swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2# Gravity looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Gravity is looking to advance position but Ragnarsson won't allow it. #T3# Gravity looks to land a strike but Ragnarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Gravity with a flurry of punches that miss. Gravity trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. Gravity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gravity working some strikes from top position. Gravity is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarsson has wrist control. Gravity stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarsson. Gravity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ragnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Gravity passes into half guard.
Ragnarsson regains full guard. Nicely done. Gravity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gravity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ragnarsson is pulling down on Gravity's head. It's preventing any offense from Gravity, at least for the moment. Ragnarsson is trying to control the position but Gravity postures up. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Gravity must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Gravity lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod. That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravity counters with a straight right hand. Gravity looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away. A counter left hand to the body from Ragnarsson misses its target. Gravity swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
A jab from Gravity finds it's way through Ragnarsson's defenses. Gravity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. An inside leg kick from Ragnarsson misses. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ragnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gravity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Ragnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gravity. Ragnarsson throws a right hand that Gravity ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravity also avoids with ease. Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there. Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far. Ragnarsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gravity will feel that in the morning. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gravity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravity throws out a counter right but Ragnarsson avoids it with no problem. Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Gravity. Ragnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Gravity looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely. Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.#T1# Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick nicely. Gravity shoots for a double leg takedown but Ragnarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Gravity's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Gravity off balance momentarily. Gravity wants to land a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range. Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Gravity. Gravity takes a kick to the side of the head. Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Gravity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ragnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gravity.#CL# Ragnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravity lands a shot to the body. Gravity avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Gravity misses with a short punch on the inside. Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravity controls his hands.
Gravity throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. #T2# Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravity scores with a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gravity gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ragnarsson lands an uppercut. Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. Gravity tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Gravity back against the cage. #TD2# Gravity has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ragnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Ragnarsson avoids the strikes from Gravity. Ragnarsson trying to control the hands but Gravity won't let him. Gravity throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T3# A lull in the action here.
Gravity scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gravity is throwing strikes but Ragnarsson counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Ragnarsson regains half guard. Gravity sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnarsson defending well though. #T4# Ragnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gravity throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ragnarsson to regain full guard. Ragnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ragnarsson wants to sweep but no luck. Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gravity won't allow Ragnarsson to get back to his feet. Gravity tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragnarsson is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Gravity from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Gravity will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Gravity tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragnarsson swivels and escapes. Gravity tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gravity scores with a punch to the head. Gravity lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravity moves away. Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gravity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson thumps Gravity with a low kick. Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gravity momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gravity. Both fighters circling a little - Gravity finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Ragnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A countering left hand to the body from Gravity misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ragnarsson as Gravity shoots in. Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Gravity.#T1# Ragnarsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gravity will feel that in the morning. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Gravity off balance momentarily. Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. Nice cross by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Gravity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Gravity needs to keep his hands up - Ragnarsson had a free shot at his head there. Gravity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL# Ragnarsson clinches. Gravity prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gravity's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gravity scores with a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gravity struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Gravity blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson. #T2# Gravity misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Gravity and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gravity tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gravity avoids it. Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Gravity lands with a left to the head. Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gravity's ribcage. Gravity let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gravity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Gary Gravity has been cut. Gravity misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gravity controls the action.
Gravity misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson lands a nice knee to the body. Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Gravity avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage. #T3# Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Gravity blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravity. Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Gravity takes a knee to the side of the body. Ragnarsson crunches a lovely knee into Gravity's ribcage. Gravity managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body. Gravity managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pushes Gravity back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gravity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Gravity avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gravity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ragnarsson gets through Gravity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body. Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravity can do to turn this around? Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4# Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body. Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a nice body shot. Gravity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gravity takes a knee to the side of the body. Ragnarsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gravity backwards. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Gravity blocks it.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gravity can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Ragnarsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Gravity won't want to take too many of those. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson pushes Gravity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ragnarsson gets through Gravity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD# Ragnarsson drops Gravity with a big knee straight up the middle! Gravity is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC# Gravity is rocked! Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ragnarsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bjorn Ragnarsson made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AD513
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2# Ragnarsson instigates a clinch. Grigoryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Grigoryan throws a head punch that misses. Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards. Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Grigoryan misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigoryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigoryan misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Grigoryan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. 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! Grigoryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigoryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
#T1# Grigoryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Grigoryan misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigoryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow. Grigoryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head. Grigoryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Grigoryan digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Grigoryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Grigoryan lands with a left to the head. Grigoryan misses with a short punch on the inside. Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut. Grigoryan misses with the head strike.
Grigoryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Grigoryan avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grigoryan tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ragnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Grigoryan has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. #T2# Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigoryan's elbow. Grigoryan working aggressively here.
Grigoryan misses with the head strike.
Grigoryan tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position. Ragnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigoryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Grigoryan misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Grigoryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigoryan blocks it with crossed arms. Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grigoryan. Grigoryan lands with a left to the head. Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigoryan misses with a punch to the body.
Grigoryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow. Grigoryan takes a shot to the head. #T3# Grigoryan lands a nice shot to the body. Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Grigoryan avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage. Grigoryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Grigoryan blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grigoryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Grigoryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ragnarsson looks winded! Grigoryan lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Grigoryan on the inside. Grigoryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Grigoryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Grigoryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Grigoryan lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Grigoryan. Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Grigoryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Grigoryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Grigoryan lands a shoulder strike. #BC# Grigoryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grigoryan throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# An inside leg kick from Ragnarsson misses. Grigoryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Grigoryan cracks the inside of Ragnarsson's front leg. Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grigoryan throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick. A shot to the body from Ragnarsson misses The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Grigoryan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Grigoryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ragnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Grigoryan. Ragnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grigoryan. A slapping leg kick lands for Grigoryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab lands there for Grigoryan. Grigoryan misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarsson lands with a shot to the body. Ragnarsson blocks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Grigoryan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Ragnarsson moves out of range as Grigoryan strikes. Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ragnarsson avoids it. Grigoryan tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigoryan. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Grigoryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ragnarsson cracks a nice hook into Grigoryan's ribs. Grigoryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Grigoryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from Grigoryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grigoryan feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grigoryan if he has to take too many more of those.
Grigoryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Grigoryan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Grigoryan avoids the punch easily. Grigoryan needs to keep his hands up - Ragnarsson had a free shot at his head there. This has been an exciting period of action! Grigoryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# Grigoryan cracks Ragnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head. Grigoryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ragnarsson takes one on the button. Grigoryan connects with a jab. Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Grigoryan. Ragnarsson counters with a body kick. Ragnarsson takes a swing at Grigoryan's ribcage but misses. Grigoryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragnarsson. Grigoryan tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Grigoryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grigoryan lands with a straight right. Ragnarsson didn't see that one coming. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grigoryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson delivers a nice body kick. Grigoryan lands a body shot.
#T2# That kick from Grigoryan tenderised Ragnarsson's leg. Ragnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on. Ragnarsson tests Grigoryan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grigoryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around? Ragnarsson takes a swing at Grigoryan's ribcage but misses. Grigoryan misses with a straight left. A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson. Grigoryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A low kick from Ragnarsson misses and Grigoryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Grigoryan off balance momentarily. Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigoryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Grigoryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigoryan misses its target. Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Grigoryan. Nice body kick from Grigoryan. Ragnarsson is looking to clinch. Grigoryan with a nice cross.#T3# Good exchange - Grigoryan coming out on top. Grigoryan throws out a powerful jab.#ROC# Ragnarsson is rocked! Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigoryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigoryan finish him? Grigoryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnarsson's calf. Ragnarsson swings for the body but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Grigoryan drops Ragnarsson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Grigoryan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Grigoryan! After winning the bout, Daniel Grigoryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Bjorn Ragnarsson had this to say: 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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Event:
AD508
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick. As Judah backs away, Ragnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Judah scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Judah lands a head shot. Judah moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes. Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson. Judah is looking to chop away at Ragnarsson's legs. Ragnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away. Judah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson looks to throw a body kick and Judah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ragnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ragnarsson jabs Judah right on the nose. Judah blinks but takes it well. Ragnarsson takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses. Judah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Judah works the jab nicely.#T1# Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judah. Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts. A big left from Ragnarsson misses. Judah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Judah's calf. Ragnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Judah.
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ragnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson. A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there and Judah counters with a straight right hand. Judah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Ragnarsson closes the distance and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Judah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Judah controls his hands.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Judah.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Judah.#TD2# Judah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ragnarsson uses from the top position. Ragnarsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Judah trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Judah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ragnarsson passes into half guard.
Judah is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Judah manages to get to full guard.
Ragnarsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Ragnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Judah looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Judah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Judah is looking to stall here but Ragnarsson recovers full guard. Judah tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragnarsson is retaining full guard. Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Judah from controlling successfully. Judah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Li Judah dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Judah has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ragnarsson tests Judah's chin there with a solid looking shot. Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top. Ragnarsson thows a leg kick but Judah checks it and Judah counters with an outside leg kick.
Judah moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses the body punch and Judah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ragnarsson looks to land a body kick but Judah moved away. Judah jabs at Ragnarsson's body. Ragnarsson jabs Judah to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Judah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ragnarsson feints and then cracks Judah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judah down. This has been an exciting period of action! Judah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Judah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1# A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson jabs Judah right on the nose. Judah blinks but takes it well. Ragnarsson thows a leg kick but Judah checks it and Judah counters with a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Judah's belly button to the back. Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot. A countering left hand to the body from Judah misses. Judah blocks the body kick.
A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Judah's defenses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ragnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Judah counter with a right hand. Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick. Judah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range. A big left from Ragnarsson misses. Judah tries to land a front kick but Ragnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Judah moves out of range as Ragnarsson throws a body kick.
Judah shapes to counter with a head kick. Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Judah. Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Judah lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
Ragnarsson moves to clinch but Judah breaks away and Judah counters with a stiff right hand. Ragnarsson jabs at Judah's body.#T3# Ragnarsson connects with a crisp jab. Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judah sees it coming and avoids it easily. Judah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson motions for Judah to come forward. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Judah tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson is wise to it. Ragnarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ragnarsson scores with a nice head shot. Judah thumps Ragnarsson with a low kick. Ragnarsson misses with a body shot
and Judah counters with a straight right hand. Ragnarsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Ragnarsson. Beautiful body shot. Judah is looking to chop away at Ragnarsson's legs. Ragnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judah on the side of the head. 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! Donk. Ragnarsson catches Judah right on the button with a cross.#T4# Ragnarsson moves out of range as Judah throws a body kick.
Ragnarsson throws a counter high kick but Judah was just alert enough to avoid it. Ragnarsson throws a front kick aimed at Judah's knee but Judah avoids it well. A shot to the liver by Judah. Beautiful body shot. Judah ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson. Judah counters with a body kick. Ragnarsson swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ras Li Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ragnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Judah misses the shot to the body. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick and Judah counters with a thumping low kick. Judah looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Judah counters with a straight right hand. Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Judah counters with a low kick, right behind Ragnarsson 's knee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ras Li Judah will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely. Judah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ragnarsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Judah throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ragnarsson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ras Li Judah! Ras Li Judah spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. The defeated Bjorn Ragnarsson had this to say: 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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Event:
AD501
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Gordon throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease. Ragnarsson punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch. Gordon defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand. Gordon blocks a jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ragnarsson throws a head kick that Gordon semi-blocks.
Gordon is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks. Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Gordon avoids it. Ragnarsson looks for the body kick but Gordon saw that one coming. #CL2# Gordon drives through and clinches with Ragnarsson against the cage.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike. A short left from Ragnarsson. Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gordon. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut. Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1# Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike. Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon pushes Ragnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target. Gordon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Ragnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick. Ragnarsson jabs at Gordon's body. Ragnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gordon tries to counter with a clinch but Ragnarsson shakes him off and moves away. Ragnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Gordon. Ragnarsson wants to clinch.#T2##CL# Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike. Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body. Gordon misses with an elbow over the top. Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon. Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Gordon is working Ragnarsson over against the cage. Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses. Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Ragnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks for a moment. Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Ragnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson cracks Gordon with a nice body shot. Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside. Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
#BC# Ragnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ragnarsson with a nice cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gordon checks the leg kick.#T4# Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes. Gordon misses with a straight left. Gordon looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well. Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes. Gordon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson looks to land a body kick but Gordon moved away. Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts. Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Ragnarsson's knee but Ragnarsson avoids it well. Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range. Gordon tries to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson moves his leg out of the way. Ragnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Gordon misses with a low kick. Ragnarsson lands the left hand. Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Gordon's belly button to the back. Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot. Ragnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Gordon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mel Gordon's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Gordon throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it. Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon wants to slow Ragnarsson down by chopping away at his legs. Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ragnarsson jabs at Gordon's body. Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Ragnarsson counters with a nice body kick. Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ragnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away. Gordon throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off. It looked like Ragnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gordon. Gordon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnarsson is looking to wear down Gordon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson tries to work over Gordon's front leg with a kick but Gordon checks it. Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily. Ragnarsson cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Gordon moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits. Gordon wants to clinch. Ragnarsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1# Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ragnarsson connects with a crisp jab. #CL2# Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land. Gordon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gordon's ribcage. Gordon let out a lung full of air as it connected. Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Gordon is breathing heavily. Ragnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around? Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head. Ragnarsson working Gordon over with knees to the body. Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
#T2# 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! Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head. Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson landing knees to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gordon lands a shot to the body. Bjorn Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gordon avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ragnarsson gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ragnarsson pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnarsson's brow. #T3# Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Gordon.
Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC# Gordon is rocked! Ragnarsson jerks Gordon's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Gordon drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ragnarsson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ragnarsson because Gordon was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bjorn Ragnarsson! Jumping up and down and very excited, Bjorn Ragnarsson waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
AD495: Left Leg Cemetery
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the body and Blaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarsson thows a body kick. Blaster tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ragnarsson blocks a leg kick. Blaster throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side. Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Blaster. Blaster digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs. Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaster. Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaster is just out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body kick there by Blaster. Blaster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Ragnarsson blocks a jab. Ragnarsson with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson misses with a body kick. A clash of legs there as Ragnarsson blocks the low kick. Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ragnarsson thows a leg kick but Blaster checks it and Blaster counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ragnarsson's knee momentarily. Blaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A chopping leg kick lands by Blaster. Blaster scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1# Ragnarsson stalks Blaster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blaster's face. Blaster staggers backwards, shaken. Ragnarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaster checks it well. Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaster. Ragnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick. Blaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson. Blaster thows a body kick. Ragnarsson tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses. Blaster throws a front kick aimed at Ragnarsson's knee but Ragnarsson avoids it well. Blaster avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Blaster lands the left hand. Ragnarsson scores with a body shot.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses. Ragnarsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blaster misses with a wild body shot. Blaster throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range. Ragnarsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blaster rather than just go for the knockout. Blaster lands an overhand right. Blaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Blaster throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily. #T2# Ragnarsson thuds a left hand into Blaster's body. A head kick misses from Blaster. Ragnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ragnarsson lands with an overhand left. Blaster ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blaster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ragnarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ragnarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Blaster moves away and avoids it. Blaster works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook. Blaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ragnarsson slips a jab from Blaster. That kick from Blaster tenderised Ragnarsson's leg. Ragnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on. A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Blaster's defenses. That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Blaster's leg. Blaster is trying to keep his angry face on. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Blaster sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ragnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Blaster. Blaster throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily. Blaster throws a nice inside leg kick. Blaster throws a low kick, looking for Ragnarsson's leg but Ragnarsson calmly moves out of range. #T3# Blaster checks a leg kick. Blaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Blaster misses and Ragnarsson counters with a left to the body. Blaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Blaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Blaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Blaster swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ragnarsson counters with a straight right hand. Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaster paws at him with a jab and circles away. Blaster scores with the left hand. Ragnarsson knows he should have avoided that one. Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Blaster moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Blaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. That kick from Blaster tenderised Ragnarsson's leg. Ragnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing. #T4# Ragnarsson throws a lazy body kick and Blaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Blaster walks into a straight right hand from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Blaster misses with a right hand and Ragnarsson counters with a straight right hand. Ragnarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Blaster counter with a right hand. #CL2# Ragnarsson gets a clinch. Blaster lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. A short right from Blaster on the inside. Blaster scores with an uppercut up the middle. Blaster avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaster misses with a hook from the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Blaster misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson. Blaster misses with a hook from the clinch. Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Master Blaster will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Blaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Blaster avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Blaster avoids it. Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blaster throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it. A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ragnarsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Blaster throws a head kick that misses. Blaster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blaster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ragnarsson connects with the punch. Ragnarsson swings for the body but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster moves out of range of the body kick. Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ragnarsson lands a nice hook to Blaster's body. Blaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blaster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses. Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot. Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Blaster.
#T1# Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaster.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaster. Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ragnarsson. Blaster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Blaster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ragnarsson checks a leg kick. Ragnarsson staying out of range there. Blaster moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson. Blaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks. Ragnarsson digs a good hook to Blaster's body.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Blaster sees it coming and moves out of range. Blaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses the jab. Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to Blaster's midsection. A decent looking body kick lands there for Blaster.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaster manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaster.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaster. Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the body and Blaster counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarsson. Blaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Blaster takes a shot right to the bread basket. Blaster misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson is trying to counter with his kicks. Ragnarsson lands with a nice body punch. Blaster lands with a nice body punch. Ragnarsson misses with a straight left. Ragnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ragnarsson scores with a nice head shot. Ragnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaster avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Blaster lands with a good body shot. Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top.#T3# Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blaster thuds his shin into the meat of Ragnarsson's side. Ragnarsson blocks a low kick nicely. Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaster is just out of range. Blaster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ragnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Blaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Blaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaster manages to avoid it. Blaster checks a low kick from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Blaster. #T4# Blaster looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away. Ragnarsson misses with a looping right. Blaster slips under a jab. And Blaster counters with a quick kick to the body but Ragnarsson blocks it. Blaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ragnarsson thinks about the counter body kick. 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! Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Blaster ducks down to avoid it. Blaster throws a quick counter head kick but Ragnarsson was just out of range. Blaster scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Blaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A slow jab from Blaster misses its intended target. Blaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Blaster throws a body kick that misses. Ragnarsson scores with a jab. Decent striking displayed by Blaster there. Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blaster. Blaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Blaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaster. A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson. Blaster scores with a nice head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nice shot by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson checks a leg kick. Blaster throws a big shot that misses. Ragnarsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Blaster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnarsson, right into the meat.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab. Blaster lands with a good body shot. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaster moves away. Ragnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A head kick misses from Ragnarsson. Blaster throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson throws a body kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson. That kick from Blaster tenderised Ragnarsson's leg. Ragnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on. Ragnarsson throws a jab when Blaster was well out of range. Blaster misses with a leg kick. Blaster's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Ragnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.#T1# Blaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Blaster misses with a straight left. Blaster throws a half hearted mid kick. Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaster. That did some damage! Ragnarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blaster at a distance.
Ragnarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaster is able to avoid easily. Blaster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarsson's hands. Blaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaster misses with a body kick. Ragnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnarsson thumps Blaster with a low kick. A lazy body kick from Blaster and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Blaster misses with a body kick. Blaster avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a solid leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Blaster. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnarsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A leg kick checked by Ragnarsson.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A left lands for Ragnarsson. Blaster staying out of range there. Blaster throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range. Ragnarsson throws a jab when Blaster was well out of range. Ragnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ragnarsson keeps Blaster at a distance using the push kick. Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Blaster.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Blaster. It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A head kick misses from Blaster. Ragnarsson takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss! A thudding body kick lands there by Ragnarsson!
Ragnarsson punishes Blaster's body with a nice straight punch. Ragnarsson throws a hook but Blaster avoids it easily. Blaster throws a head kick that misses. Blaster throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.#T3# Nice defenses there by Blaster. Blaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Blaster moves out of range. Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaster throws a good cross that connects.
Blaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blaster defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand. Ragnarsson moves out of range of the body kick. Ragnarsson takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses. Ragnarsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Blaster throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off. Ragnarsson jabs at Blaster's body. Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaster. That did some damage! Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Blaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ragnarsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blaster blocks it well. Blaster throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily. Blaster throws a leg kick which misses Ragnarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ragnarsson tries to avoid it. Ragnarsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaster takes a step back to recover. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blaster throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily. A big right from Blaster misses. A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Blaster misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ragnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Blaster ducks down to avoid it. Ragnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaster should have avoided that one. Ragnarsson takes a kick to the side of the head. Blaster misses with a body kick. Blaster misses with a wild body shot. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Blaster wants to slow Ragnarsson down by chopping away at his legs. Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Blaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Blaster walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjorn Ragnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ragnarsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson! Bjorn Ragnarsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview. Master Blaster was interviewed post fight and said 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.
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AD486: In the shadow
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarsson throws a front kick aimed at Dunkin's knee but Dunkin avoids it well. Ragnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ragnarsson cracks a nice hook into Dunkin's ribs. Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ragnarsson moves out of range of the body kick. It appears Ragnarsson was looking to counter with a kick there. Ragnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dunkin counters with a body kick that stops Ragnarsson in his tracks momentarily. Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range. Dunkin misses with a looping right. Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Dunkin.
Ragnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Dunkin finds it's target. Dunkin throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice body shot. Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson lands with a right hand. Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Dunkin. Those never looked like landing. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Ragnarsson misses. Ragnarsson is looking to wear down Dunkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Dunkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson. Dunkin misses with a low kick. Dunkin sizes up Ragnarsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ragnarsson lands with a straight right. Dunkin didn't see that one coming. Ragnarsson scores with a body shot.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook. Dunkin scores with a decent looking hook. Ragnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson. Dunkin throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off. This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnarsson scores with the left hand. Dunkin knows he should have avoided that one. Ragnarsson tries to clinch up but Dunkin circles away and keeps his distance.#T2# Dunkin throws a right hand that misses
and Dunkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dunkin checks a low kick from Ragnarsson. Dunkin slips under a jab from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A nice side step and Dunkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnarsson checks a leg kick. Dunkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dunkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson. Dunkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson is looking to slow Dunkin down with leg kicks. Nice jab there from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunkin thows a left - swing and a miss! Ragnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD2# Dunkin lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ragnarsson sprawling to the canvas. Dunkin follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ragnarsson hang on? #CUT2# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut. Ragnarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2# Dunkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ragnarsson is just riding it out for now. Dunkin eventually gives up the hold. Ragnarsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dunkin. #T3# Ragnarsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Dunkin throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarsson blocks nicely. Dunkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ragnarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunkin is one step ahead there. #SU2# Ragnarsson is working an open guard so Dunkin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnarsson, right into the meat.
Dunkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ragnarsson looks for the body kick but Dunkin saw that one coming. Ragnarsson lands with a nice body punch. Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Ragnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dunkin to counter with a crisp jab. Ragnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Dunkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunkin takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nice shot by Ragnarsson. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick and Dunkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ragnarsson thinking. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alvin Ray Dunkin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ragnarsson misses with a straight left. Dunkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A cross from Ragnarsson lands. Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunkin, right into the meat.
Dunkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dunkin throws a half hearted mid kick. Dunkin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ragnarsson cracks the inside of Dunkin's front leg. Ragnarsson is looking to land body kicks. Ragnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick. Dunkin throws a counter combo. Dunkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunkin. Dunkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Dunkin. A cross from Dunkin lands.#ROC2# Ragnarsson is rocked! Dunkin misses with a left hand and Ragnarsson counters with a stiff right hand. Dunkin throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off.#T1# Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A combination from Dunkin does no damage. Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunkin misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson jabs Dunkin right on the nose. Dunkin blinks but takes it well. A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Dunkin. Dunkin throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dunkin walks into a jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Dunkin down. Dunkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson. Dunkin avoids a kick to the body.
Dunkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dunkin misses with a straight left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dunkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dunkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ragnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Nice uppercut lands for Ragnarsson. That snapped Dunkin's head back.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Dunkin.
#T2# Ragnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Dunkin checks it. Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dunkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dunkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dunkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunkin looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely. Dunkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunkin misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a good body shot. Dunkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ragnarsson takes a swing at Dunkin's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Dunkin does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnarsson blocks a leg kick. Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunkin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dunkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dunkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot. Dunkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunkin. Dunkin tried to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson checks it. Dunkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away. Ragnarsson slips a jab from Dunkin. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnarsson. Dunkin shrugs it off though. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Dunkin does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunkin circles away.
Dunkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice leg kick. Dunkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A cross from Dunkin lands. Dunkin slips a straight right by Ragnarsson. Dunkin looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range. Dunkin avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Dunkin manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A little jabbing left from Dunkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Ragnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Dunkin's head but Dunkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dunkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Dunkin's head back.
Dunkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As Ragnarsson backs off Dunkin throws a huge counter combo but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it all. Dunkin with a hook. Dunkin walks into a straight right hand from Ragnarsson. Dunkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson. Dunkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range. Ragnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Donk. Ragnarsson catches Dunkin right on the button with a cross. Dunkin throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it. Dunkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Dunkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Dunkin avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Dunkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dunkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dunkin misses with a left hand and Ragnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ragnarsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Dunkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunkin throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range. Ragnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunkin misses with a hook to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Dunkin misses with a straight right. Ragnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dunkin on the side of the head. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dunkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunkin throws out the jab. Dunkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. This has been an exciting period of action! Dunkin misses the jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Dunkin.
Dunkin lands with a hook. Ragnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bjorn Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Dunkin throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A clash of legs there as Ragnarsson blocks the low kick. Ragnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range. Ragnarsson is looking to counter with head kicks. Dunkin moves forwards but Ragnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dunkin looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Dunkin off balance momentarily. Ragnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Dunkin misses its intended target. Dunkin slips under a jab from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson punishes Dunkin's body with a nice straight punch. Ragnarsson cracks the inside of Dunkin's front leg. Dunkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ragnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. The fighters circling - Dunkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dunkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dunkin misses with a wild combination.
Dunkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dunkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dunkin scrambles back to his feet. Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunkin. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Dunkin moves out of range.
Dunkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Dunkin's leg. Dunkin is trying to keep his angry face on. A slow jab from Dunkin misses its intended target. It looked like Ragnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice cross by Ragnarsson. Dunkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Dunkin moved away. And Dunkin responds with a good body kick, but Ragnarsson manages to step out the way in time. Ragnarsson misses with a low kick as Dunkin jumps back. Dunkin looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range. Dunkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dunkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dunkin tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ragnarsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Dunkin avoided it. Ragnarsson is looking to clinch. Ragnarsson connects with a body shot. Ragnarsson connects with a body shot. Ragnarsson cracks the inside of Dunkin's front leg. Dunkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsson. Dunkin throws a chopping leg kick but Ragnarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL# Ragnarsson closes the distance and clinches. Dunkin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dunkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
#T4# Dunkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Dunkin is controlling him. Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunkin blocks it with crossed arms. Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunkin managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Dunkin managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Dunkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunkin. Ragnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dunkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ragnarsson throws a wild body kick that Dunkin sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ragnarsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson! Bjorn Ragnarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight. The defeated Alvin Ray Dunkin had this to say: 'I came into the fight with a good game plan and it didn't work so I will go back to the drawing board.'.
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Event:
AD478: Prime selection
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Marfaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ragnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Marfaker. Marfaker avoids a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marfaker. Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick. Marfaker ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson. Marfaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marfaker connects with a looping right hand.
Marfaker throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it. Ragnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Marfaker's leg but Marfaker calmly moves out of range. Marfaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Marfaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marfaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A left lands for Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Marfaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Marfaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1# Marfaker throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab. Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Marfaker throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range. Ragnarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Marfaker steps away. Marfaker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook. Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range. Marfaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marfaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A nice leg kick lands there from Marfaker. Marfaker misses with a straight right. Marfaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnarsson is able to avoid easily. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marfaker throws a front kick aimed at Ragnarsson's knee but Ragnarsson avoids it well. Ragnarsson looks for the body kick but Marfaker saw that one coming. Marfaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range. Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marfaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson. Marfaker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight. Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marfaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Ragnarsson takes the fight into the clinch. Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marfaker avoids it. Marfaker has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Marfaker misses with a short punch on the inside. Marfaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Marfaker misses with a short punch on the inside. Marfaker misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Marfaker is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marfaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# Marfaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Marfaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marfaker blocks it with crossed arms. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Marfaker blocks it.
Ragnarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marfaker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marfaker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Marfaker lands with a right to the head. Marfaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Ragnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marfaker misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Marfaker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4# Marfaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head. Marfaker throws a head punch that misses. Marfaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Marfaker. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. Marfaker lands a shoulder strike. Marfaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Marfaker avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Marfaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marfaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marfaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow. Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marfaker's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut. Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marfaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. #BC# Marfaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Marfaker will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Marfaker moves out of range easily. Ragnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Marfaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Marfaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Marfaker connects with a solid leg kick. Marfaker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Marfaker misses the target. Marfaker scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Marfaker throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Marfaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Marfaker throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it. Ragnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Marfaker strikes. Ragnarsson misses with a hook. 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! Ragnarsson throws a lazy body kick and Marfaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ragnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marfaker can pounce on him.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1# Marfaker misses with a low kick as Ragnarsson jumps back. Ragnarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Marfaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnarsson can pounce on him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Marfaker thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marfaker. Ragnarsson shrugs it off though. Marfaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.#CL2# Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Marfaker working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Marfaker breaks from the clinch.
Marfaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marfaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A low kick from Marfaker misses enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab. Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Marfaker to counter with a crisp jab. Marfaker misses with a looping left. Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot. Marfaker scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marfaker doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# Marfaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Marfaker keeps it at a distance. Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marfaker. Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marfaker. Marfaker jabs Ragnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ragnarsson scores with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Ragnarsson blocks the low kick. Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Marfaker slips the punch. A little feinted left hand from Marfaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ragnarsson cracks Marfaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Marfaker throws a leg kick which misses Ragnarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ragnarsson tries to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson. Marfaker misses with a right hand and Ragnarsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marfaker is lucky that one didn't land flush. Ragnarsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marfaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Marfaker avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Marfaker misses the target. Marfaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragnarsson on the side of the head.#T3# Ragnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marfaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ragnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Marfaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Marfaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Marfaker lands with a right hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Marfaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Marfaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Marfaker. Marfaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Marfaker looks to throw a body kick and Ragnarsson counters with a good low kick that Marfaker was not able to check. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ragnarsson takes one on the button. Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss! Juan Marfaker is winning the standup battle so far. Marfaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.#T4# Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Marfaker moves away and avoids it. Marfaker throws a half hearted mid kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Marfaker does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Marfaker checks it. Marfaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Marfaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Marfaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Marfaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Marfaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ragnarsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marfaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marfaker throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ragnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Marfaker counters with a two punch combo. Marfaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Marfaker is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Marfaker will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target. A bone on bone clash there as Ragnarsson blocks the leg kick.
Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marfaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker checks a leg kick nicely. Ragnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Marfaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Marfaker throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Marfaker down. Marfaker misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Marfaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Marfaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson. Marfaker is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnarsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marfaker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marfaker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1# The fighters circle momentarily. Marfaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ragnarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Marfaker blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Marfaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the body and Marfaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ragnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marfaker. A slapping leg kick lands for Marfaker.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marfaker.
Marfaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marfaker checks the leg kick nicely there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ragnarsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Marfaker avoids them all with ease. Ragnarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Marfaker misses with a body kick. Ragnarsson throws out a counter right but Marfaker avoids it with no problem. Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marfaker counters with a nice body shot. Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marfaker. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarsson takes one on the button.#T2# Marfaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ragnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marfaker in his tracks. Marfaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Marfaker connects with a right hand. Ragnarsson shakes it off. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marfaker moves away. Marfaker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Ragnarsson digs a good hook to Marfaker's body.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right. Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Marfaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsson. Marfaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with low kicks. Marfaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ragnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Marfaker's head. Nice cross by Marfaker. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marfaker moves away. Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3# A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Marfaker's defenses. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick and Marfaker counters with a right hand to the body. Marfaker throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson moved away. Jab from Marfaker. Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ragnarsson misses with a body kick. Marfaker throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bjorn Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing. Marfaker throws a low kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range easily. Marfaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnarsson with a hook. Marfaker with a jab. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Marfaker moved away. Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marfaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marfaker.#T4# Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marfaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marfaker connects with an inside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Marfaker. Marfaker ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.#CL2# Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Marfaker scores with a shoulder strike. A short left from Marfaker. Marfaker tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Marfaker avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
#BC2# Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marfaker misses with a low kick. Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ragnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Marfaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ragnarsson.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Marfaker. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marfaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Marfaker! A victorious Juan Marfaker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Bjorn Ragnarsson had this to say: 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.
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Event:
AD471: 22th Storm
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarsson scores with a head kick.
Punchy lands with an uppercut that bounces Ragnarsson off the cage and back into range. Punchy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchy misses with a hook. Ragnarsson stuns Punchy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Punchy. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchy moves away. Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Punchy.
Punchy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Punchy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight. Ragnarsson cracks Punchy with a good jab. A punch combination from Punchy misses. Punchy avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Nice body punch from Punchy. 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! Punchy misses with a hook. Ragnarsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Punchy fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson throws a counter combo. Ragnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Punchy is just out of range. Punchy throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Punchy scores with a jab to the jaw. Ragnarsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Punchy rather than just go for the knockout.#T1# Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Punchy's belly button to the back. Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss! Ragnarsson punishes Punchy's body with a nice straight punch. Ragnarsson jabs Punchy right on the nose. Punchy blinks but takes it well. Punchy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily. Punchy misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson. Punchy slips under a jab. Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Punchy's ribcage but misses. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ragnarsson feints and then cracks Punchy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punchy down. Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Punchy has time to react. Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punchy. Ragnarsson punishes Punchy's body 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! Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson thumps Punchy with a low kick. Punchy avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
#T2# Punchy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab. Ragnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Punchy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Punchy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Punchy lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Punchy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson. Punchy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Punchy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab. Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punchy. Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punchy. Punchy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarsson's hands. Punchy misses with a body kick. Punchy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Punchy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Punchy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchy.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ragnarsson throws a shot to the body.
#CL2# Ragnarsson gets a clinch. Ragnarsson presses Punchy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD# Punchy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ragnarsson regains guard.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Punchy postures up in Ragnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarsson blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Punchy throwing strikes but missing. Punchy looking to sit in guard and control but Ragnarsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Punchy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Punchy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Punchy looking for a guillotine here but Ragnarsson defends easily.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Punchy avoids it. Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punchy. A big left from Ragnarsson misses. Ragnarsson wants to land a leg kick but Punchy is out of range. #TD# Punchy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ragnarsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Ragnarsson keeping full guard, as Punchy tries to pass. Punchy is working hard here to advance position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Punchy with a flurry of punches that miss. Ragnarsson is pulling down on Punchy's head to control his posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Punchy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Punchy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Punchy looking to pass the guard. Punchy trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. Punchy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarsson's head. Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Punchy trying to move into half guard but instead Ragnarsson has managed to sweep!#REVB# Ragnarsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2# Punchy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ragnarsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB# Punchy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Punchy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ragnarsson pushes past his half guard into mount! Punchy tries to hold on but Ragnarsson postures up. Punchy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB# Punchy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily. Still in half guard, Ragnarsson seems content to control.#T3# Punchy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Punchy looking for submissions off his back. Punchy wants to control the action here but instead Ragnarsson manages to pass to full mount! #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Punchy is squirming around, avoiding Ragnarsson's attempts to control the action. Punchy is desperately trying to improve his position but Ragnarsson has a good base and remains in mount. Ragnarsson content just to control the position here. Punchy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ragnarsson avoids the attempt from Punchy to control. Ragnarsson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Punchy wants to control but Ragnarsson is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Punchy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Punchy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson. It looked like Punchy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarsson. Punchy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ragnarsson eats them both and turns towards Punchy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Ragnarsson lands with a kick to the temple. Punchy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Punchy takes one to the side of the head.
Punchy shoots in but no luck this time. Punchy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Punchy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson cracks Punchy with an open hand slap. The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Punchy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ragnarsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Punchy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Punchy ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson tries to land a leg kick but Punchy saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnarsson lands a high kick!
Ragnarsson works Punchy's body with a nice hook.#T1# Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Punchy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Punchy steps away. Ragnarsson slips a jab from Punchy. Ragnarsson lands an overhand right. Ragnarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ragnarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ragnarsson lands a jab. Good work by Punchy as he checks the leg kick. A good leg kick by Ragnarsson. Punchy misses the shot to the body. Punchy walks into a jab. Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Punchy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Punchy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Punchy moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick and Punchy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarsson misses with a double jab.
Punchy throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchy manages to avoid it.#TD# Punchy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ragnarsson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Punchy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ragnarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ragnarsson parries the strikes from Punchy easily there. Punchy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ragnarsson to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarsson dodges the ground and pound from Punchy. Punchy in side control, throwing shots but Ragnarsson defends. Punchy is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Punchy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ragnarsson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3# Punchy is trying to control. Ragnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Trent Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ragnarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Punchy. Bjorn Ragnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Punchy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Punchy wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Punchy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ragnarsson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ragnarsson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T4# Ragnarsson controlling the position. Punchy tries to improve position but can't. Ragnarsson controlling the position from side mount. Punchy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight! Bjorn Ragnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ragnarsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson! Jumping up and down and very excited, Bjorn Ragnarsson waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras. The defeated Trent Punchy had this to say: 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.
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Event:
AD463: Kill The Beast
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
letting Raunio counter with a right hand. Ragnarsson lands with a nice body punch. Ragnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raunio.
Raunio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ragnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Raunio counters with a thumping low kick. Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Raunio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Raunio scores with a jab to the body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnarsson, right into the meat.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body. Raunio moves forwards but Ragnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ragnarsson jabs at Raunio's body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raunio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson. Raunio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Raunio moves out of range easily. Raunio scores with a jab to the head.
Raunio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ragnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raunio in his tracks. A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raunio rather than just go for the knockout.#T1# Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Raunio ducks down to avoid it. Raunio is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Raunio scores with a jab to the head.
Raunio throws a nice outside leg kick. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Raunio throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease. Raunio dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragnarsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ragnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarsson misses with the body kick and Raunio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ragnarsson misses with a looping right. Raunio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A cross from Raunio lands. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Raunio misses with a hook to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a body kick. 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! Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raunio is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson. Raunio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnarsson. #T2# Raunio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsson lands a head kick!
A cross from Raunio lands. Raunio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson feints and then cracks Raunio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raunio down. A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target. Ragnarsson throws a hook but Raunio blocks it. Ragnarsson looks to land a body kick but Raunio moved away. Ragnarsson feints and then cracks Raunio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raunio down. Ragnarsson cracks Raunio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Raunio fails with a takedown attempt. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson. Raunio misses the shot to the body. #T3# Ragnarsson connects with the punch. Raunio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ragnarsson.#CL2# Ragnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Raunio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raunio pushes Ragnarsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Raunio. Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raunio avoids it. Raunio working aggressively here.
Raunio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ragnarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauli Raunio. That's going to take a lot out of him. Raunio tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson manages to get underhooks.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut. Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Raunio controls the action.
Raunio managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4# Raunio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Raunio is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raunio backwards. Oh Raunio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raunio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ragnarsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Raunio is breathing heavily. Ragnarsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
#BC2# Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarsson throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Raunio crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bjorn Ragnarsson! Jumping up and down and very excited, Bjorn Ragnarsson waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
RFL 31:
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Buchanan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Buchanan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson avoids it really well and circles away. Buchanan misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD# and Buchanan counters with a takedown into side control. Buchanan tries to score with some ground and pound. Ragnarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Check out the look on Buchanan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SU# Buchanan decides to take the fight back to the feet. Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Buchanan.
Buchanan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ragnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Buchanan takes one to the chin there. Buchanan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Buchanan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buchanan.
#T1# Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Buchanan fails with the takedown. Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buchanan has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buchanan throws a body kick that misses. A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ragnarsson lands with a straight right. Buchanan didn't see that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Buchanan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Buchanan. Ragnarsson connects with a single shot there. Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Buchanan. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ragnarsson's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ragnarsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Ragnarsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ragnarsson jabs at Buchanan's body. Buchanan shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson shows good takedown defense. Ragnarsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Buchanan.
Ragnarsson counters with a body kick. Buchanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Buchanan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Buchanan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson connects with a jab. Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buchanan's calf.#CL2# Ragnarsson moves into the clinch. Buchanan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buchanan takes a shot to the head. #T3# A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Buchanan is breathing heavily. Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Buchanan working hard to break the clinch. Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut. Buchanan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards. Buchanan takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2# Buchanan is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Paul Buchanan has been cut. Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards. Oh Buchanan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Buchanan with a big uppercut! Buchanan tries to clinch up but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Buchanan to the mat! Buchanan covers up and Ragnarsson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bjorn Ragnarsson! A victorious Bjorn Ragnarsson 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:
T175 Highjack vs Farrelly
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Ragnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Animai controls his hands.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Animai misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson. Animai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow. Animai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. #BC# Animai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Animai manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ragnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Animai. A looping hook to the body misses from Animai. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Animai does a little dance to reset his feet. Animai thows a left - swing and a miss! Animai misses with a hook. Ragnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1# Ragnarsson cracks Animai with a good jab. Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Animai. Animai misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming. Keimah Animai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot. Animai is looking to counter the offense by Ragnarsson and move into the clinch. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ragnarsson - that will leave a mark!
Animai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it. Ragnarsson takes a swing at Animai's ribcage but misses. Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Animai avoids the punch easily. Animai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson. Animai catches Ragnarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A solid body kick from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Animai counter with a right hand. Jab, jab by Animai - just one landing. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Animai digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs. Ragnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Animai is looking to clinch. Ragnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. Animai walks into a left hand. Ragnarsson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Ragnarsson scores with a kick to the midsection. Animai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Animai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Animai takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ragnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A little feinted left hand from Animai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ragnarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Animai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ragnarsson scrambles back to his feet. Ragnarsson takes one on the button. Animai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Animai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Animai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ragnarsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Animai rather than just go for the knockout. Ragnarsson connects with a single shot there. Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Animai. Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Animai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ragnarsson doesn't seem phased though. Animai scores with a jab to the body. Animai throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick and Animai counters with a nice uppercut. Animai thows a left - swing and a miss! Animai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A head kick misses from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ragnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Animai cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Animai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ragnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Animai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Animai looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely. Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Animai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Animai thinking. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Animai moves away. As Ragnarsson backs away, Animai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Animai. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Animai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range and Animai settles back down. A head kick misses from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keimah Animai will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Ragnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Animai thows a left - swing and a miss! Animai throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range. Ragnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Animai. Ragnarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ragnarsson moves out of range as Animai strikes. Animai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Animai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson. Animai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Animai tries to clinch up but Ragnarsson circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Animai avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Animai misses with a left hand and Ragnarsson counters with a straight right hand. Animai throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Animai is wise to it. Animai throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.#T1# Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body. Animai throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot. Crunch! Ragnarsson slams his shin into Animai's torso. Animai avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
The fighters circling - Animai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ragnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Animai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Animai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice defenses there by Animai. Ragnarsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Animai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target. #CL# Animai closes the distance and pushes Ragnarsson back into the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Animai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
#T2# Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Animai avoids the damage to the body. Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Animai blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Animai controls the action.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Animai avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Animai working some nice short punches in the clinch. Animai lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Animai misses with a short punch on the inside. Animai working aggressively here.
Keimah Animai has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short uppercut from Animai. Animai working hard to break the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Animai fails to land. Animai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Animai jumps guard but Ragnarsson stands there with Animai around his waist. Animai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Animai controls the action.
#BC# Animai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Animai moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Animai moves away. Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Animai throws a body kick that misses enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab. Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Animai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson jabs at Animai's body. Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Animai.
Animai misses with a right hand and Ragnarsson counters with a thumping low kick. Ragnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Animai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4# Animai misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a stiff right hand. Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Animai throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Animai scores with a leg kick.
Animai misses with a straight left. Ragnarsson throws a body kick that misses. Animai throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease. Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Animai manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Animai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragnarsson. Animai scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson thuds his shin into the meat of Animai's side. Animai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Animai tried to counter with a leg kick but Ragnarsson avoided it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Animai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnarsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Animai's leg but Animai calmly moves out of range. Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Animai misses with a looping left. Ragnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Animai counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Animai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ragnarsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Animai's leg. Animai is trying to keep his angry face on. Animai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson. A clash of legs there as Ragnarsson blocks the low kick. Ragnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1# Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick. Ragnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Animai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Animai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick. Animai is looking to score with low kicks. Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Animai's head but Animai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# Animai forces Ragnarsson back against the cage and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson. Animai lands with a right to the head. Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Animai avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage. #BC# Animai breaks the clinch.
Animai looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range. Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Animai is just out of range. Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2# Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Animai had a free shot at his head there. Ragnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Animai. Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ragnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice uppercut lands for Animai. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Animai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jab, jab by Animai - just one landing. A telegraphed right hand from Animai misses the target. Keimah Animai is winning the standup battle so far. A big right from Ragnarsson misses. Ragnarsson looks to land a body kick but Animai moved away. Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.#T3# Animai loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch. Ragnarsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL# Animai has Ragnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Animai's head. Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Animai tries to pull guard but Ragnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Animai drops back down to his feet.
Animai has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Animai. Animai has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Animai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Animai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Animai misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Animai avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage. Animai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# Animai throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson. #ROC2# Animai is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Animai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ragnarsson.
Oh Animai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Animai avoids the damage to the body. Animai seems to have got his legs back now. Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Animai. Animai misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Animai. Animai looking to stall.
Animai misses with a punch to the body.
Animai prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson crunches a lovely knee into Animai's ribcage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside. Ragnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson trying to control the position but instead, Animai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ragnarsson into the cage. Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Animais head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Ragnarsson. Well Ragnarsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson! Bjorn Ragnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
T172
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1# Kamenov with a nice cross. Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range. Ragnarsson thuds his right hand into Kamenov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice body kick from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes. Ragnarsson gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kamenov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A countering left hand to the body from Kamenov misses. Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Kamenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively. Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down. #T1# Ragnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kamenov feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down. Kamenov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kamenov tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson is wise to it. Ragnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamenov thows a body kick. Ragnarsson tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ragnarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Kamenov counters with a stiff right hand. Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it. A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Kamenov misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# Kamenov thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body. Kamenov misses with a looping right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab from Ragnarsson misses. Kamenov avoids a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Kamenov avoids the punch easily. Ragnarsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamenov lands an overhand right. Kamenov lands with a cross. Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ragnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ragnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3# Nice body kick there by Kamenov. Ragnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch. Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Kamenov blocks a leg kick. Kamenov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamenov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kamenov defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Kamenov checks it. Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson is wise to it. Ragnarsson takes one on the button.#T4##CL# Ragnarsson clinches up with Kamenov and pushes him back against the cage. Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamenov is defending well for now. Kamenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. 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! Kamenov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kamenov blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson. Kamenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Kamenov. A battle for position here, against the cage. Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ragnarsson is working Kamenov over against the cage. Kamenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it. Kamenov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Kamenov lands with a right to the head. Kamenov takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandar Kamenov will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#KD2# Kamenov lands a big head kick that sends Ragnarsson tumbling to the mat! Kamenov takes a step backwards and waves Ragnarsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Ragnarsson is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut. Kamenov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Oh Ragnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kamenov cracks the inside of Ragnarsson's front leg. Kamenov is stalking Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kamenov, and it's lights out! Ragnarsson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandar Kamenov! Our winner, Aleksandar Kamenov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. Bjorn Ragnarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'Im not done, ill be back! Bigger, stronger and even more drunk!'.
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Event:
T171 Olympics Round 1.2
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1# Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss. Ragnarsson defending well as Jṏhanssṏn loads up on a big left hand. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Jṏhanssṏn.
Ragnarsson scores with a body shot.
Jṏhanssṏn swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ragnarsson looks to land a body kick but Jṏhanssṏn moved away.#CL2# Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ragnarsson digs a right hand into Jṏhanssṏn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jṏhanssṏn's gas tank. Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jṏhanssṏn controls his hands.
Jṏhanssṏn stalling.
Ragnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Stalling in the clinch from Ragnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
#T1# Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jṏhanssṏn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Jṏhanssṏn prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson. #BC# Jṏhanssṏn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jṏhanssṏn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ragnarsson back to the cage. Jṏhanssṏn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jṏhanssṏn. Jṏhanssṏn slips a straight right by Ragnarsson. Jṏhanssṏn lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a body punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a straight right hand. Jṏhanssṏn misses with a body kick. Jṏhanssṏn avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jṏhanssṏn lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jṏhanssṏn is just out of range. Jṏhanssṏn throws a good cross that connects.
Jṏhanssṏn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ragnarsson lands a nice hook to Jṏhanssṏn's body. Jṏhanssṏn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jṏhanssṏn walks into a jab. Ragnarsson blocks a jab. Ragnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jṏhanssṏn in his tracks. #CUT2# It looks like Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn has been cut. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ragnarsson! Jṏhanssṏn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarsson! Bjorn Ragnarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn spoke after the fight, saying 'Wait a minute, there must be some type of mistake. I don't lose.'.
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Event:
T166 Hoshino vs Kornilov
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1# Ragnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2# It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut. Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss! Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blazer counters with a stiff right hand. Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss. Blazer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ragnarsson to score with a decent uppercut. Blazer moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Blazer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ragnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Blazer misses with a straight left. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blazer avoids a kick to the body.
Blazer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blazer checks a leg kick. Jab, jab by Blazer - just one landing. Ragnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blazer doesn't seem bothered though. #T1# Blazer on the wrong end of a nice hook. Blazer is looking to clinch. Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Blazer counter with a right hand. Blazer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Samran Muay Thai in the buildup to the fight.#CL2# Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Blazer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazer. Ragnarsson lands a body shot. Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses. Ragnarsson lands a right hand. Blazer misses with a short punch on the inside. Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blazer. Blazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut. Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
Blazer is breathing heavily. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2# A short uppercut from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blazer backwards. Blazer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Blazer. A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson. Blazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson stalling the fight.
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Blazer managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Blazer blocks it.
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazers head. Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blazer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Blazer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut. Blazer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blazer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
#T3# Blazer letting Ragnarsson take a breather here. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Blazer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand into Blazer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blazer's gas tank. Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Blazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ragnarsson on the inside. Blazer misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blazer. Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazers head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blazer. Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Blazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# Blazer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Blazer controls his hands.
Blazer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
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! Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Blazer avoids the damage to the body. Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Blazer. Blazer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow. Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Blazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Blazer. Blazer misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ricky Blazer's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsson. Blazer throws a right and a left that both miss. Ragnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Blazer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
#CL2# Ragnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blazer, pushing him back against the cage. Blazer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Blazer avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Blazer.
Blazer presses Ragnarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ragnarsson is breathing heavily. Blazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazer. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blazer. #T1# Ragnarsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Blazer won't want to take too many of those. Blazer avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blazer misses with a hook from the clinch. Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Blazer blocks it.
Blazer blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Blazer fails to land. Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Blazer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ragnarsson is keeping busy. Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blazer backwards. A short right from Blazer on the inside. Blazer tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Blazer avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazer. Ragnarsson digs a right hand into Blazer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blazer's gas tank. Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blazer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Blazer blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson. #T2# Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blazer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blazer lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Blazer blocks it.
Blazer throws a head punch that misses. 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! Blazer gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Blazer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Blazer. Blazer misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazer. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ragnarsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blazer's elbow. Blazer takes a shot to the head. Blazer has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Blazer working aggressively here.
Blazer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3# A short uppercut from Blazer. A hook to the body from Blazer.
Blazer working aggressively here.
Come on Ragnarsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blazer tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Blazer managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Blazer misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses. A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
Blazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson. #T4# Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson working Blazer over with knees to the body. Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blazer backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnarsson obliges. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson. A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Blazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blazer blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson pushes Blazer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson working Blazer over with knees to the body. Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blazer is defending well for now. Blazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson pushes Blazer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ricky Blazer's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Ragnarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blazer under the eye. Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Blazer off balance momentarily. Blazer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2# Ragnarsson drives through and clinches with Blazer against the cage.
Blazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blazer is defending well for now. Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Blazer controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blazer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blazer backwards. Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Blazer blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Blazer blocks it.
A short right from Ragnarsson. #T1# Blazer misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Blazer misses with the head strike.
Blazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Blazer. Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blazer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Blazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blazer avoids it. A short uppercut from Blazer. Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ragnarsson lands a body shot. Ragnarsson tries to work over Blazer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Blazer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Blazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Blazer. Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blazer. Blazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer wants to stall.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blazer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ragnarsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Blazer misses with a punch to the body.
Blazer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blazer has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blazer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Blazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. #T3# Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blazer up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Blazer. Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blazer lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Blazer lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bjorn Ragnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Blazer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blazer lands a nice shot to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Blazer.
Blazer lands an uppercut. Blazer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. 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! Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Blazer blocks it.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Blazer. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ricky Blazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. Blazer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Blazer misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blazer blocks it with crossed arms. Blazer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Blazer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Ragnarsson. Well Ragnarsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson! After winning the bout, Bjorn Ragnarsson 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:
T163
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1# Cunningham getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Good shot there by Cunningham. Cunningham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cunningham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cunningham wants to clinch and Ragnarsson counters with a thumping low kick. Ragnarsson lands with a right hand. Cunningham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cunningham scores with a kick to the midsection. Good standup being displayed there by Cunningham as he connects with a hook. Cunningham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cunningham misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Cunningham. Cunningham doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it. Cunningham looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range. Cunningham thows a left - swing and a miss! Cunningham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1# Cunningham throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cunningham takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses. Ragnarsson takes one on the button. Cunningham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cunningham tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Cunningham is leaning against Ragnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Cunningham. #BC# Cunningham breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Cunningham. Beautiful body shot. Cunningham throws a leg kick that misses. Cunningham looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range. A nice side step and Ragnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Cunningham misses with a kick to the body and Ragnarsson counters with a nice body shot. #T2# Ragnarsson tests Cunningham's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnarsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cunningham throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side. Ragnarsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Ragnarsson clinches. Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch. Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head. Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside. Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage. Cunningham trying to control the position but instead, Ragnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cunningham into the cage. Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Ragnarsson is working Cunningham over against the cage. Ragnarsson gets through Cunningham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Cunningham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards. Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch. Ragnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cunningham is breathing heavily. Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cunningham takes a shot to the head. Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson has Cunningham pressed against the cage, preventing Cunningham from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards. Cunningham tries to score a body lock takedown but Ragnarsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ragnarsson lands a right hand. Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunningham avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cunningham. A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards. #T4# Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Cunningham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ragnarsson pushes Cunningham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ragnarsson working Cunningham over with knees to the body. Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards. Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut. Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cunningham's face.
Ragnarsson crunches a lovely knee into Cunningham's ribcage. Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2# Cunningham is rocked! Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Oh Cunningham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cunningham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cunningham seems to have got his legs back now. Ragnarsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cunningham up against the cage. Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cunningham.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses. Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Cunningham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cunningham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts. Randall Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cunningham throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range. #CL2# Ragnarsson closes the distance and pushes Cunningham back into the cage. Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ragnarsson lands an uppercut. Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Cunningham effectively controlling the action here. Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch. Cunningham is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnarsson gets an underhook and turns Cunningham into the cage. A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Cunningham breaks the clinch.
Ragnarsson cracks Cunningham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2# Ragnarsson moves into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Cunningham's head. #T1# Ragnarsson is working Cunningham over against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head. Ragnarsson pushes Cunningham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Cunningham blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson. Cunningham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ragnarsson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cunningham! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ragnarsson is unloading with more strikes now! Cunningham drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarsson! A victorious Bjorn Ragnarsson 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:
T157 Newton vs Kaunismieli
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1# Gun moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to land a body kick but Gun moved away. Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Gun uses good head movement to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson. #CL# Ragnarsson pushes Gun up against the cage in a clinch. Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Gun gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gun controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land. Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. #BC2# Gun breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Ragnarsson clinches with his opponent.
#T1# Ragnarsson has Gun pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun. Ragnarsson stalling the fight.
Gun takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Gun breaks from the clinch.
Gun 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. Ragnarsson scores with a kick to the body.
#CL# Ragnarsson moves into the clinch. Gun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun misses with a hook from the clinch. Gun lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Gun blocks it.
Gun misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ragnarsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2# Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Gun is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gun is defending well for now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. Gun misses with the head strike.
Gun struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gun uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
Gun lands with a right to the head. Gun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gun. Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ragnarsson. Gun is leaning against Ragnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gun misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Ragnarsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gun up against the cage. Gun lands with a right to the head. Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gun avoids it. Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Gun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gun throws a head punch that misses. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Gun avoids the damage to the body. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Gun blocks it.
Gun misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Gun. Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4# Gun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gun gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. 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! Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head. Gun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gun's elbow. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gun blocks the body kick.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gun is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down. Ragnarsson connects with a jab.#CL2# Ragnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Gun. Gun maintains the clinch. The referee calls for Ragnarsson to work.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL# Ragnarsson clinches with his opponent.
Ragnarsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Gun gets an underhook and turns Ragnarsson into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun. Ragnarsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside. Gun tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gun backwards. Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ragnarsson stalling in the clinch but Gun improves position. A nice right hand lands inside from Gun. A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. Ragnarsson is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gun lands a left hand.
Gun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gun scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Ragnarsson trying to stall but Gun improves his position.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gun's elbow. Gun misses with a short punch on the inside. Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Gun's leg. Gun is trying to keep his angry face on. Ragnarsson tries to score with a low kick but Gun moves his leg out of the way. Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gun is just out of range. A nice side step and Gun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Gun ducked under it nicely. A little jabbing left from Gun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL# Ragnarsson instigates a clinch. Gun misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Gun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson. A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Gun. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnarsson obliges. This has been an exciting period of action! A short uppercut from Gun. A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land. Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gun up against the cage. Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gun lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Gun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gun misses with some punches.
Gun lands with a light punch inside. #T3# Ragnarsson is trying to stall.
Gun takes a knee to the side of the body. Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Gun manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ragnarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gun checks it well. Gun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnarsson can pounce on him.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Gun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Ragnarsson throws a wild body kick that Gun sees coming a mile off. Ragnarsson tries to land a front kick but Gun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ragnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. Gun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ragnarsson misses with a body shot
and Gun counters with a stiff right hand. Bjorn Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far. Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Gun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Gun throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it. Ragnarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Gun breaks away and moves out of range. Ragnarsson misses with a hook
and Gun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gun connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson cracks the inside of Gun's front leg. Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Gun counters with a right hand to the body. Gun moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnarsson.
Gun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ragnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gun to score with a decent uppercut.#CL# Ragnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. Gun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bjorn Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gun working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head. Gun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body. Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Gun managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gun working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ragnarsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gun takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gun. Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slows down the pace here.
Gun prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson. Machine Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
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! Gun has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment. Gun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. Ragnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gun or not. Ragnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Gun blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Gun scores with a nice short uppercut. Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnarsson.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gun misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Gun misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson crunches a lovely knee into Gun's ribcage. Gun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnarsson stalls. Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ragnarsson crunches a lovely knee into Gun's ribcage. Ragnarsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson looking to stall.
Ragnarsson stalling against the cage.
#T4# Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Gun scores with an uppercut up the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ragnarsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Gun lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gun letting Ragnarsson take a breather here. A nice right hand lands inside from Gun. Gun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gun lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bjorn Ragnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bjorn Ragnarsson. Well Ragnarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson! Bjorn Ragnarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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