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Event:
USFC 155
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McVaughn lands a nice looking body shot.
McVaughn lands a jab to the nose.
McVaughn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but McVaughn slips the punch.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
McVaughn scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. McVaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
McVaughn lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. McVaughn saw that one coming.
McVaughn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.#CL#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and pushes McVaughn back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Ragnarsson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ragnarsson manages to end up in side control.
Ragnarsson working away.
Ragnarsson wants to control but McVaughn is keeping him busy. #T1#
Ragnarsson is really struggling to control McVaughn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ragnarsson controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is trying to get an arm triangle but McVaughn is defending well.
McVaughn is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McVaughn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McVaughn tries to bench press Ragnarsson off him but Ragnarsson keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ragnarsson wants to control but McVaughn is keeping him busy.
McVaughn can't do much from the bottom here.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but McVaughn is working away. #SUB#
Ragnarsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McVaughn tries to buck Ragnarsson off but Ragnarsson is having none of it.#SUB#
Ragnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but McVaughn is working away. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ragnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McVaughn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McVaughn is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McVaughn has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but McVaughn is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McVaughn forces Ragnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McVaughn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVaughn.
McVaughn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks with his arms.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregory McVaughn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McVaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McVaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
McVaughn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!#TD#
Ragnarsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McVaughn was covering up waiting for the punch and Ragnarsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ragnarsson wants to pass the guard but McVaughn is keeping the position.
Ragnarsson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ragnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ragnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ragnarsson drops back looking for a leg! McVaughn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McVaughn manages to kick Ragnarsson off! Ragnarsson jumps back into McVaughn's guard. #T1#
Ragnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ragnarsson trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard.
Sigurd Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVaughn trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ragnarsson.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
McVaughn clinches.
McVaughn takes a shot to the head.
McVaughn lands an uppercut.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVaughn prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is working for takedown but McVaughn is calmly controlling the position for now.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ragnarsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVaughn cracks Ragnarsson with a nice body shot.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McVaughn working Ragnarsson over with knees to the body.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by McVaughn.
I was talking to Ragnarsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
#T3#
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a knee to the body.
McVaughn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McVaughn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. #TD#
Ragnarsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McVaughn regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn controlling the position.
Ragnarsson trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving. #T4#
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard.
McVaughn seems keen to control Ragnarsson's posture.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McVaughn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with a good body shot.
McVaughn stuns Ragnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but McVaughn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson is trying to drag McVaughn to the mat but McVaughn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by McVaughn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory McVaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McVaughn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
A head kick from McVaughn lands but Ragnarsson takes it in his stride. #CL2#
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsson.#TD#
Ragnarsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McVaughn regains guard immediately.
Ragnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVaughn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVaughn trying to control the position.
Ragnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McVaughn is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McVaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVaughn wants to stand and escape but Ragnarsson is having none of it. #T1#
McVaughn pulls Ragnarsson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ragnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ragnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McVaughn trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
McVaughn pushes Ragnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
McVaughn 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.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
McVaughn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarssons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson. #TD#
Ragnarsson has hold of one of McVaughn's legs. McVaughn is fighting the takedown attempt but Ragnarsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McVaughn controlling Ragnarsson's posture.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard. #T3#
McVaughn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McVaughn looking to control.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving.
Ragnarsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McVaughn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McVaughn manages to get to full guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McVaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVaughn trying to control the position here.
Ragnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McVaughn's guard. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McVaughn sees it coming and defends easily.
McVaughn is staying active underneath Ragnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McVaughn trying to hold on to Ragnarsson's head to control him but Ragnarsson postures up.
Gregory McVaughn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura but McVaughn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragnarsson to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McVaughn 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
A victorious Gregory McVaughn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Sigurd Ragnarsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn '.
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Event:
DUEL#54 Hardy vs Hanak
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
oCrazy lands with a kick to the temple. Ragnarsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Ragnarsson misses.
A head kick misses from oCrazy.
Ragnarsson with the counter takedown but oCrazy avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
oCrazy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Ragnarsson is rocked!
oCrazy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can oCrazy finish him?
oCrazy pushes Ragnarsson away with a front kick.
Ragnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
oCrazy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but oCrazy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ragnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ragnarsson fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Idi oCrazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but oCrazy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
oCrazy just leaning against Ragnarsson, taking a breather.
oCrazy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson tries to pull guard but oCrazy won't allow it.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
oCrazy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
oCrazy looking for a sweep. Not yet oCrazy, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson pushes down on oCrazy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
oCrazy punching from the bottom.
oCrazy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
oCrazy wants to get back to full guard.
oCrazy is holding on to half guard well.#T2##SUB2#
Ragnarsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, oCrazy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, oCrazy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but oCrazy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
oCrazy tries to roll over but Ragnarsson keeps him under control.#SUB#
oCrazy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
oCrazy wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
oCrazy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura here.
Ragnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but oCrazy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working for a kimura but oCrazy is defending it quite comfortably.
oCrazy trying to hold on to Ragnarsson's head to control him but Ragnarsson postures up.
#SUB#
oCrazy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ragnarsson. Oh but oCrazy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ragnarsson goes limp - he's gone! oCrazy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Idi oCrazy!
An out of breath Idi oCrazy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Sigurd Ragnarsson spoke after the fight, saying 'Grabs MICs I'll Be Back Howls and runns out of the cage'.
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Event:
DUEL#49 Riccuito vs Naga-Wing
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson wants to clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Sundberg counters with a shoot takedown. Ragnarsson fights it but they end up in guard.
Ragnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sundberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sundberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarsson has wrist control.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sundberg is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sundberg passes Ragnarsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sundberg moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ragnarsson.
Sundberg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ragnarsson tries to improve position but can't.
Sundberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sundberg off and has taken his back!#T1#
Ragnarsson gets his hands free as Sundberg looks to control. #SUB#
Ragnarsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sundberg won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ragnarsson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Post fight, an emotional Sigurd Ragnarsson said 'You were right to fear me i looked into your eyes and i saw fear i knew right then i could BReak you RAAAAAAAGHG. THE SAVAGES RIDE AGAIN !!!!!! '.
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Event:
DUEL#45 Overstreet vs Komaroff
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Bomba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Bomba lands with an uppercut that bounces Ragnarsson off the cage and back into range.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Bomba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Bomba ducked under it nicely.
Bomba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bomba throws a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ragnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomba throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bomba. That one must have hurt.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bomba.
Bomba lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Bomba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range and Bomba settles back down. #CL2#
Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Bomba in a clinch.
#BC#
Bomba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarsson shoots for a takedown but Bomba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bomba swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Bomba avoids them all with ease.
Bomba scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsar Bomba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomba throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bomba.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bomba counter with a right hand.
Bomba misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bomba.
Ragnarsson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination but Bomba avoids it well.
Bomba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Bomba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Bomba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Some wild striking there from Ragnarsson.
And Bomba counters with a quick kick to the body but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Bomba defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Bomba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bomba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Bomba.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Bomba's head but Bomba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Bomba misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bomba. That's going to slow Ragnarsson down.
Ragnarsson clobbers Bomba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ragnarsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Ragnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Bomba avoids the punch easily.
Bomba scores with a nice body kick.
Ragnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bomba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bomba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bomba defends it well.
Bomba looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bomba's head backwards.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bomba.
Bomba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bomba throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Bomba moves out of range. #T4#
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bomba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bomba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bomba quickly recovers to half guard.
Bomba scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ragnarsson manages to mount him!
Bomba wants to control but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Bomba is trying to escape the mount.
Bomba tries to improve his position but instead Ragnarsson has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsar Bomba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bomba thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body.
Bomba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bomba tries to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Bomba as he connects with a hook.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Bomba saw that one coming.
Bomba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Bomba is having none of it.
Bomba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bomba scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
Bomba digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Bomba.
Bomba is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Bomba thumps Ragnarsson with a low kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a left hand
and Bomba counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bomba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Bomba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson shoots for a takedown but Bomba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bomba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ragnarsson clobbers Bomba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ragnarsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Bomba counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Ragnarsson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bomba lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ragnarsson. Bomba pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsar Bomba!
Tsar Bomba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Sigurd Ragnarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'Get that Mic away from me and keep that fucvking camera out my face.'.
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Event:
DUEL#38 Hardy vs Marshall
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Donk. Ragnarsson catches Sundberg right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Sundberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ragnarsson is looking to control Sundberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnarsson avoid being mounted?
Ragnarsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sundberg stalling away here and it's allowed Ragnarsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sundberg wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.
Sundberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sundberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sundberg landing with the ground and pound.
Sundberg throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarsson blocks nicely.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Sundberg from controlling successfully.
Ragnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Sundberg is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sundberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sundberg with a nice head shot there.
My spies in Savage Empire inform me that Sundberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sundberg throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Ragnarsson has an active guard here but Sundberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Sundberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Ragnarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sundberg with the ground and pound but Ragnarsson uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Ragnarsson looking for subs off his back but Sundberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ragnarsson moves into full guard.
Sundberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Sundberg throws a strike but Ragnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sundberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sundberg is retaining full guard.
Sundberg 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.#T4#
Ragnarsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sundberg is pulling down on Ragnarsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarsson, at least for the moment.
Sundberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sundberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sundberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sundberg.
Ragnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Ragnarsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ragnarsson taking a bit of punishment here - Sundberg scoring with strikes.
Sundberg landing a few strikes.
Ragnarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sundberg looking to control but instead Ragnarsson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sundberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarsson is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Sundberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ragnarsson is looking for a sweep. Sundberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ragnarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sundberg is working away from the top position though.
Sundberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ragnarsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sundberg.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ragnarsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sundberg has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Ragnarsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sundberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sundberg is aware though and is defending well.
Sundberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sundberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ragnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Sundberg.
Sundberg is trying to control the position but Ragnarsson postures up.
Sundberg keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sundberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sundberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarsson has wrist control.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is looking for a triangle but Sundberg pushes his legs off easily.
Sundberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sundberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Sundberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ragnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Sundberg defends easily.
#T4#
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.
Sundberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sundberg defends well.
Ragnarsson pulls Sundberg in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sundberg throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Sundberg slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Sundberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sundberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sundberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Sundberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sundberg walks into a jab.
Sundberg swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Sundberg is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the head.
Sundberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Ragnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sundberg jabs Ragnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sundberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Sundberg digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Sundberg throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Sundberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sundberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
Sundberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sundberg misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sundberg! #SUB#
Ragnarsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ragnarsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sundberg is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position. #T2#
Sundberg is looking for a sweep.
Sundberg is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sundberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ragnarsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarsson prevents Sundberg from improving his position.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sundberg defends it well.
Sundberg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Ragnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is trying to work for a kimura but Sundberg is defending well.
Ragnarsson prevents Sundberg from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundberg moves away.
Ragnarsson has been working on his balance at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sundberg.
Sundberg clobbers Ragnarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundberg.
Sundberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ove Sundberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Sundberg.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ove Sundberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sundberg 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ove Sundberg!
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Event:
DUEL#34 Armis vs Ragnarsson
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Armis stuffs the takedown.
Armis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Armis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ragnarsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Armis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ragnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Ragnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Ragnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson is looking to advance position but Armis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ragnarsson regains half guard.#T1#
Armis is keen to just control but Ragnarsson is a slippery customer.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Armis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Armis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ragnarsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Armis is thwarting Ragnarsson's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ragnarsson working to try and regain half guard.
Armis landing strikes from the mount.
Armis scoring with strikes but Ragnarsson is staying in there.
Armis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Armis with the ground and pound from mount.
Ragnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Armis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Ragnarsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ragnarsson is looking to escape.
Ragnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armis landing punches.
Ragnarsson tries to reverse the position but Armis maintains control.
Armis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Armis looking to finish Ragnarsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ragnarsson!
Ragnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Armis landing punches. #ROC#
Ragnarsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armis looking to control but Ragnarsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ragnarsson is still in real trouble! Can Armis finish him?
Ragnarsson has given up his back. Will we see Armis going for some submissions?
Ragnarsson is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Armis working for a choke but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Armis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Armis is looking for the choke from the back position but Ragnarsson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Armis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ragnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Armis is looking to control Ragnarsson but Ragnarsson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Armis throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ragnarsson could be in trouble here!
Ragnarsson breaks Armis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Armis throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armis takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armis defends it well.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Armis ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Armis is just out of range.
Ragnarsson jabs Armis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Armis blocks a jab.
Armis misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson takes one to the chin there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Armis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Armis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armis misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Armis.#T1##TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armis is trying to defend but Ragnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Armis kicks Ragnarsson off and gets back to his feet.
Armis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eli Armis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eli Armis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Armis.
Armis missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armis throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Ragnarsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armis's guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Armis trying to control the position.
Ragnarsson content to stall in guard here.
Ragnarsson trying to move into half guard but instead Armis has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Ragnarsson keeping full guard, as Armis tries to pass. #T3#
Armis throws an elbow that misses. Ragnarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armis's guard. Nice move by Ragnarsson!#REVB#
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armis is pulling down on Ragnarsson's head to control his posture.
Ragnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Armis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ragnarsson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##ES#
Armis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ragnarsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Armis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Armis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Armis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination but Armis avoids it well.
Armis throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson works Armis's body with a nice hook.
Armis feints a jab promting Ragnarsson to slip. Armis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ragnarsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Armis throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Armis looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Armis misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armis 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 misses with a looping right.
Armis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Armis throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armis is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarsson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Armis has his hands on Ragnarsson's head, controlling the position.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis pulls Ragnarsson in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armis.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab. Armis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Armis looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Armis throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Armis.
Armis misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Armis coming out on top.
Armis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armis throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Armis lands with a good body shot.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Armis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Armis lands with a hook. Ragnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Armis.
Armis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnarsson.
Armis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armis lands the left hand.
Armis defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Armis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Armis slips the punch.
Armis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Ragnarsson looking to score a takedown here. Armis is defending well but Ragnarsson drives through and ends up in Armis's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson wants to pass the guard but Armis is keeping the position.#T4#
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Armis has his foot on Ragnarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragnarsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Armis keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armis holds on and takes a little breather.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Armis catches Ragnarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armis throws out a powerful jab.
Armis jabs Ragnarsson right on the nose. Ragnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Armis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Armis moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armis.
Ragnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Armis.
Armis looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson jabs at Armis's body.
Armis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ragnarsson backs up against the cage.
#T1#
Ragnarsson defending well as Armis loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Armis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armis defends it well.
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Armis throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armis.
Armis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown attempt - Armis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Armis.
Armis scores with the left hand. Ragnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Armis swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Armis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armis attempts a counter takedown but Ragnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Ragnarsson lands the left hand.
Armis throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armis.
Armis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armis looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Armis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Armis lands with a shot to the body.
Armis misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Armis controls Ragnarsson momentarily but Ragnarsson frees himself.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Armis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ragnarsson trying to control the position.
Armis wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson working for a triangle but Armis defends it easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armis postures up.
Armis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ragnarsson prevents Armis from improving position.
The ground and pound from Armis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis had his way with Sigurd Ragnarsson in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Armis throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armis throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Armis moves out of range.
Armis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top.
Armis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Armis.
Armis stalks Ragnarsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnarsson's face. Ragnarsson staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis misses with an uppercut.
And Ragnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Armis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armis throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Armis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Armis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Armis misses with a wild combination.
And Ragnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Armis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armis has time to react.
Armis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Armis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Armis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Armis slips the punch.
Armis throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Armis.
Eli Armis is winning the standup battle so far.
Armis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Armis swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Armis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Armis, as that shot connected.
Armis misses with a series of wild punches.
Armis misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armis loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Armis misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Armis.
Ragnarsson defending well as Armis loads up on a big left hand.
And Ragnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Armis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Armis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Armis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Armis lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Ragnarsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Armis.
Ragnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armis throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armis working a defensive guard here.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eli Armis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Armis is really struggling to control Ragnarsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Armis keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Armis misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armis.
Armis misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Armis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Armis!
Eli Armis retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Eli Armis, 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.
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Event:
DUEL#31 Myles vs Armis
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
OToole moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson digs a good body shot into OToole's ribs.
Ragnarsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
OToole tries to counter by clinching up but Ragnarsson breaks away and moves out of range.
OToole throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Ragnarsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OToole is looking to stand back up but Ragnarsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by OToole. #REVR#
Ragnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OToole sees it coming and defends easily.
OToole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Ragnarsson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! OToole is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
After the big win, Sigurd Ragnarsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Knuckles OToole had this to say: 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.
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Event:
DUEL#29 Riccuito vs Kuzmenko
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Coach looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson with the counter takedown but Coach avoids it easily.
Coach slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Coach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
Coach moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Coach thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coach counters with an outside leg kick.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coach throws out the jab.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Coach misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Ragnarsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Coach makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Coach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Head Coach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coach looks to land a combination. Ragnarsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Coach's ribcage but misses.
Coach misses with a straight right.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Coach connects with a crisp jab.
Coach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coach scrambles back to his feet.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Coach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Coach strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Coach blocks it.#T2#
Coach misses the jab.
Coach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Coach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coach throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Coach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Coach throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Coach.
Ragnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Coach misses.
Coach lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Coach.#T3#
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coach's hands.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Coach.
Ragnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Coach.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Coach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coach.
Ragnarsson wants to stall.
Coach 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.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coach scores a nice knee to the body.
Coach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson is pushing Coach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ragnarsson tries to break free but Coach pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but instead, Coach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ragnarsson into the cage.
Coach tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coach.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coach as Ragnarsson tries to tie him up.
Ragnarsson taking a breather.
Coach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ragnarsson's defenses.
Ragnarsson tries to stall but Coach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Coach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Coach moves out of range.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coach napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Coach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson tries for a kimura but Coach is defending well.
Coach regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson uses his free foot to push down on Coach's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coach.
Ragnarsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coach is looking to escape. #T1#
Ragnarsson content just to control the position here.
Coach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ragnarsson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Coach is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Ragnarsson looking for the RNC. #T2#
Coach trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coach trying to get back to his feet but Ragnarsson is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Ragnarsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Ragnarsson looking for the RNC.
Coach is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB2#
Ragnarsson working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson looking for the RNC.
Coach trying to control the position but Ragnarsson manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Coach is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Coach defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ragnarsson's arms.
I really don't envy Coach right now.
#T4##SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Coach defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Coach trying to control the hands but Ragnarsson won't let him. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson tightening his grip on Coach, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coach was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coach throws out the jab.
Coach lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Coach misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Coach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Coach throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Coach throws a series of strikes that have Ragnarsson backpedaling.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Coach bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarsson is defended easily by Coach.
Coach moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Coach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
Coach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Coach does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Coach clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Coach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Coach ducked under it nicely. #T3##CL#
Coach forces Ragnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Coach tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
#BC#
Coach manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Coach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coach avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Coach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Ragnarsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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. #SUB#
Coach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Coach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson is looking to advance position but Coach has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Coach trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ragnarsson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Coach looking to ground and pound but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Coach working Ragnarsson over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coach 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
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Event:
DUEL#25 Silver vs Summers
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardwood moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Hardwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the head.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardwood misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ragnarsson is pushing down on Hardwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Ragnarsson is taking a breather. Hardwood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Ragnarsson works his way into full mount!
Hardwood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Ragnarsson has control of Hardwood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hardwood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Hardwood is trying to stand.#SUB#
Ragnarsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardwood and Ragnarsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardwood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardwood seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnarsson dominates the positioning.#T3#
Hardwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hardwood is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson looking to control but Hardwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4##SUB#
Hardwood defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson won't let Hardwood get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Ragnarsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardwood turns into him and now he's in Ragnarsson's guard.
#SUB#
Ragnarsson is looking for a triangle but Hardwood pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ragnarsson working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnarsson cracks Hardwood with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardwood. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Hardwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Hardwood was well out of range.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Hardwood avoids it well and moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardwood.#T2#
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Hardwood strikes.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Hardwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ragnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Hardwood stalks Ragnarsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnarsson's face. Ragnarsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Hardwood's belly button to the back.
Hardwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardwood throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson catches Hardwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Hardwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardwood throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Ragnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ragnarsson passes Hardwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ragnarsson stalling away here and it's allowed Hardwood to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Ragnarsson is standing up over Hardwood. Hardwood looks to escape but Ragnarsson dives into side control.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ragnarsson tries for a kimura but Hardwood is defending well.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Hardwood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ragnarsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood thows a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it #TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardwood is looking to get back to his feet here but Ragnarsson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hardwood's back.
Hardwood is trying to stand back up.
Sigurd Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ragnarsson has got one arm under Hardwood's chin. This could be trouble... Hardwood trying to control the other hand but Ragnarsson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hardwood has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DUEL#20 Silver vs Hendrix
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armis sprawls well. Armis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Armis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Armis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armis lands with a shot to the body.
Armis throws a combination. Ragnarsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Armis scores with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Armis.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Armis misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armis defends it well.
Armis cracks Ragnarsson with a good jab.
Armis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Armis cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnarsson shoots in and drives through. Armis sprawls well.
Armis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armis misses with a wild body shot.
Armis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armis is looking to wear down Ragnarsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ragnarsson works Armis's body with a nice hook.
Armis leaves Ragnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eli Armis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigurd Ragnarsson.
The fighters circling - Armis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eli Armis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson moves forwards but Armis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Armis slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.#T2#
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Armis moves away and avoids it.
Armis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Armis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ragnarsson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Armis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ragnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armis has managed to get both his arms back between Ragnarsson's legs - danger averted.
Armis content to stall in guard here.
Armis looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ragnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Armis is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armis defends well.
Armis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Armis wants to stand but Ragnarsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Armis wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armis advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Armis seems to be working for a kimura but Ragnarsson defends the submission attempt.
Ragnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Armis is looking to stall here but Ragnarsson recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that round.
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#
Armis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Armis.
Armis misses with a body shot.
Armis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armis jabs at Ragnarsson's body.
Armis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Armis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armis moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armis.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armis shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Armis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Armis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Armis misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Armis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Armis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armis lands a head shot.
Armis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Armis avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Armis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Armis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragnarsson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Armis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armis catches Ragnarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Armis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses.
Armis misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armis.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Armis.#T2#
Armis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Armis just misses with a punch 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!
Armis thuds his right hand into Ragnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armis throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ragnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armis misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Armis to the ground. Ragnarsson is now in Armis's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Armis trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Ragnarsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Armis dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking for a triangle but Armis pushes his legs off easily.
Armis trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson keeping full guard, as Armis tries to pass.
Armis wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armis preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Ragnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Armis is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Armis has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Armis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ragnarsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Armis's guard! Nice work there by Ragnarsson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ragnarsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armis pinned against the cage. Armis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armis looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armis.
Armis cracks Ragnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ragnarsson walks into a left hand.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armis.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armis stuffs the takedown.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.#T1#
Armis throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Armis with a jab.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armis.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Armis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eli Armis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigurd Ragnarsson.#TD#
Armis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ragnarsson tries to roll over but Armis keeps him under control.
Ragnarsson wants to control but Armis is keeping busy.
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ragnarsson keeps working.
Armis passes to side control. #T2#
Ragnarsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Armis off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Armis showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Armis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Ragnarsson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Armis is controlling Ragnarsson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T3#
Armis postures up.
Armis wanted to stand there but Ragnarsson had control of the position.
Armis wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.
Armis passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Armis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Armis trying to control the position but Ragnarsson is working away.
Eli Armis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Armis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Armis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Armis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Armis saw that one coming.
Armis defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Armis misses with a wild body shot.
Armis digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Ragnarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armis.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Armis is just out of range.
Armis lands a head shot.
Armis lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armis is defended easily by Ragnarsson.#T1#
Armis misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armis.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson looking to score a takedown here. Armis is defending well but Ragnarsson drives through and ends up in Armis's guard.
Ragnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis controlling the position.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ragnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armis looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Armis moves out of range of the strikes.
Armis misses with a body shot.
Eli Armis is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Armis misses.
Armis slips a jab and a cross from Ragnarsson.
Armis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ragnarsson sprawls and moves away.
Armis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.#TD#
Armis gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Armis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ragnarsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ragnarsson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ragnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Armis is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Armis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Armis 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 Armis off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Armis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
Armis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armis defends it well.
Armis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armis takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Armis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis misses the shot to the body.
Armis lands with a good body shot.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis had his way with Sigurd Ragnarsson in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Armis lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Armis throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armis defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Armis ducked under it nicely.
Armis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Armis's head back.
Armis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Armis enables Ragnarsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Armis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Armis keeping full guard, as Ragnarsson tries to pass.
Armis looking for a sweep. Not yet Armis, not yet. #T1#
Armis trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ragnarsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Armis dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Armis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ragnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armis has managed to get both his arms back between Ragnarsson's legs - danger averted.
Armis looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armis defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armis defends it easily.
Ragnarsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Armis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Ragnarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Armis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Armis's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Armis misses.
And Ragnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Armis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armis staying out of range there.
Armis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Armis misses with a wild body shot.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eli Armis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Armis lands with a hook. Ragnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Armis.
Armis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Armis just misses with a punch to the body.
Armis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses.
Armis just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Armis catches Ragnarsson right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Armis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Armis!
Our winner, Eli Armis, 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.
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DUEL#16 Silver vs Balkon
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Armis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Armis is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Ragnarsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Armis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ragnarsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Armis holding on.
The referee asks Ragnarsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ragnarsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis is trying to control Ragnarsson's posture but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Armis is letting Ragnarsson control him for a moment. #T1#
Armis gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Armis actively working from the bottom here.
Armis trying to hold on to Ragnarsson's head to control him but Ragnarsson postures up.
Ragnarsson is looking to pass Armis's guard but actually Armis recovers to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armis is trying to keep Ragnarsson in close.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armis lands with a straight right. Ragnarsson didn't see that one coming.
Ragnarsson cracks Armis with an open hand slap.
Ragnarsson takes one to the chin there.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ragnarsson.
Armis is looking for a sweep.
Armis wants to control but Ragnarsson postures up.
Armis is trying to get back to half guard.
Armis is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ragnarsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Armis, who protects the arm well.
Armis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Ragnarsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Armis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ragnarsson but great work by Armis.
Armis laying and praying for a moment but Ragnarsson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Armis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ragnarsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis wants to take his opponent's back but Ragnarsson doesn't allow it.
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 Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Armis's ribcage but misses.
Armis digs a good hook to Ragnarsson's body.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Armis, looking for a takedown. Ragnarsson pushes Armis against the cage but Armis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Armis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armis scores with a jab to the head.
Armis lands a jab.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armis throws out the jab.
Armis throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Armis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Armis momentarily.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Armis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Armis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ragnarsson defends it well.#T1#
Armis scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Armis misses with a looping right.
Armis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Armis looks to land a combination. Ragnarsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Armis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Armis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Armis.
Armis thuds his right hand into Ragnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armis lands with a nice combination. Ragnarsson backs away looking to recover.
Armis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armis tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armis.
Ragnarsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Armis eats them both and turns towards Ragnarsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Armis just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armis feints the counter takedown.
Eli Armis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Armis.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armis moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Armis. No joy for Ragnarsson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Armis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armis pushing down on Ragnarsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Armis wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping him busy.
Armis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Armis looking to control but Ragnarsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Armis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Armis looking to control but Ragnarsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Armis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ragnarsson is on top in guard.
Armis managing to control the position. #T4#
Armis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Armis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Armis misses the target.
Ragnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Armis avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Armis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armis passes Ragnarsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Armis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Armis is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Ragnarsson wants to improve his position but Armis is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Armis 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. Armis eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ragnarsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Armis's guard. #T1#
Ragnarsson pushes down on Armis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Armis actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armis won't allow Ragnarsson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Armis 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!
Ragnarsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armis is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ragnarsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Armis is now in Ragnarsson's guard. A big mistake from Ragnarsson there, giving up the dominant position!
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Armis looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armis is aware though and is defending well.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Armis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ragnarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ragnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ragnarsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Armis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Armis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Armis! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis works to advance to full mount. Ragnarsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Armis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Armis scores with a punch to the head.
Armis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ragnarsson has time to react.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Armis tries to counter it with a takedown but Ragnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Armis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Armis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eli Armis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson goes for a double leg but Armis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Armis continues to drive forward.
Armis stuns Ragnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Armis misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Armis won't be happy with that.
Ragnarsson has control of an arm but Armis manages to advance to Ragnarsson's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Armis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Ragnarsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ragnarsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Armis tries to control but Ragnarsson wriggling away.
Eli Armis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ragnarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Armis wants to take Ragnarsson's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Armis.
Ragnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
Ragnarsson is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ragnarsson is looking to escape.
Armis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ragnarsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ragnarsson is looking to escape.
Armis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ragnarsson is in real trouble.
#T3#
Armis trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Ragnarsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ragnarsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Armis.
Armis keeps control of the position as Ragnarsson tries to break free.
Ragnarsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Armis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Armis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ragnarsson is defending well though. Armis let's go of the attempt for now.
Well, with Armis on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ragnarsson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Armis wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Armis. #SUB2#
Armis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis is not going to allow Ragnarsson to sit and survive in this position.
Ragnarsson wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Armis scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Armis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Ragnarsson gets a double leg takedown into Armis's guard.#SUB#
Ragnarsson has gone for a leg lock! Armis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ragnarsson's guard.#REVB#
Ragnarsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Armis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ragnarsson has a hand on Armis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Armis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Armis tries to control but Ragnarsson wriggling away. #T1##SUB2#
Armis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ragnarsson is now in Armis's guard. A big mistake from Armis there, giving up the dominant position!
Ragnarsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Armis's legs - danger averted.
Ragnarsson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Armis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Armis trying to control from the bottom.
Ragnarsson trying to control the pace.
Armis trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ragnarsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ragnarsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Armis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Armis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eli Armis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armis managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Armis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Armis moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis jabs at Ragnarsson's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Armis throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Armis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Armis!
Eli Armis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#12 Blaine vs Williams
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worm.
Worm moves out of range of the strikes.
Worm tries to move into range but Ragnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Worm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Worm lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Ragnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Worm from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Worm gets full guard.#T1#
Worm working a defensive guard but Ragnarsson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Worm struggling a bit here.
Ragnarsson slows the pace down.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Worm is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ragnarsson has an Americana. Worm didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ragnarsson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ragnarsson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#8 Hunter vs Ragnarsson
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns Ragnarsson into the cage.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson taking a breather.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson taking a breather. #BC2#
Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hunter darts in and clinches Ragnarsson up against the cage.
Ragnarsson goes for a takedown attempt but Hunter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson trying to stall but Hunter improves his position.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnarsson just leaning against Hunter, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter keeps control of Ragnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Ragnarsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sigurd Ragnarsson.#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Ragnarsson back into the cage.
Ragnarsson wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunter as Ragnarsson tries to tie him up.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Hunter darts in and clinches Ragnarsson up against the cage.
Hunter prevents Ragnarsson from breaking the clinch.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Ragnarsson wants a takedown.
Justin Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson has Hunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunter lands a nice knee to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Ragnarsson looks winded!
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ragnarsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunter.
Ragnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter pushes Ragnarsson against the cage. Hunter is working some dirty boxing. Hunter pushes off with a quick right hook! Ragnarsson goes down! Ragnarsson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hunter moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Hunter!
Justin Hunter is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Justin Hunter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DUEL#5 Tattum vs Hunter
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Wrestling walks into a straight right hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Ragnarsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wrestling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wrestling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
#TD#
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Wrestling has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ragnarsson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ragnarsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wrestling won't allow Ragnarsson to pass to mount. #SUB#
Ragnarsson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wrestling defend it? Ragnarsson steps over the head and cranks it - Wrestling is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ragnarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SVR 5 - Night Of Champions
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Ragnarsson.
Stark has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stark throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ragnarsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ragnarsson stands and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stark wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ragnarsson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Stark's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Stark is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ragnarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson is the new lightweight champion!
Sigurd Ragnarsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
SVR 4
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Long is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
Long wants to clinch but Ragnarsson slips to the side#TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Long won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Ragnarsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ragnarsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ragnarsson has hold of Long's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Long tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ragnarsson cranks the arm and Long screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Long, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson gave a mention to Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
LEGACY! 67
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Huber lands the left hand.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huber's hands.
Huber 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 swings for the body but Huber moves out of range.
Huber cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Huber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huber misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Huber slips under a jab.
Huber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnarsson lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Ragnarsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huber sprawls well initially but Ragnarsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Huber is looking for a sweep. Ragnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ragnarsson wants to pass the guard but Huber is defending well.
Huber wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
Ragnarsson wants to pass to mount but Huber is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber gets back to full guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Huber keeps moving.
Ragnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Huber is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huber throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.#CL#
Huber rushes Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Huber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huber staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Huber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Huber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Huber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ragnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Huber is working from the bottom.
Huber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huber looking to control.
#T4#
Huber keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Huber keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huber scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Huber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook
and Huber counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Huber moves out of range.
Ragnarsson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hans Huber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huber connects with a right hand. Ragnarsson shakes it off.
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 Hans Huber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Huber finish him?
Ragnarsson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Huber swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Huber!
In his post fight interview, Hans Huber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
USFC 114
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Ragnarsson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Correa looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Ragnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Correa throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Correa defends it well.
Correa avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correa.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Correa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Correa throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Correa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ragnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Correa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Correa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragnarsson defends it easily.
Correa 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.#SUB#
Correa looking for a guillotine here but Ragnarsson defends easily.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Correa is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Correa is keeping the position for now.
Correa working a defensive guard but Ragnarsson manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Correa is looking for a sweep.
Correa tries to control but Ragnarsson manages to take his back.
Correa is keeping busy.
Correa is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Correa fending off the submission attempt from Ragnarsson. #SUB2#
Correa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Correa turns into Ragnarsson and is now in his guard.
#T3#
Correa looking to pass the guard.
Ragnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Correa is proving a slippery customer.
Correa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Correa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Correa trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragnarsson looking to control.
Correa forces his way into half guard.
Correa wants to free his trapped foot but Ragnarsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Correa trying to control from half guard but Ragnarsson is working away. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Correa thows a huge punch but Ragnarsson dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Correa is trying to control. Ragnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Correa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ragnarsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Correa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Correa did well to prevent Ragnarsson getting side control.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Correa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working for a kimura but Correa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Correa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson wants to take a breather but Correa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Correa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ragnarsson.
Correa wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura here.
Correa manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Correa is looking for a triangle here but Ragnarsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ragnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Correa keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ragnarsson gets to mount! Correa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Correa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Correa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Correa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Correa is trying to stand up here but Ragnarsson is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Correa is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Correa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Correa.#SUB#
Correa working for a triangle but Ragnarsson defends it easily.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Correa trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Correa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ragnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Correa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Correa looking for a sweep. Not yet Correa, not yet.
Ragnarsson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Correa 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.
Correa trying to control the position.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Correa keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Correa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Correa scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Correa throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ragnarsson connects with a right hand. Correa shakes it off.
Correa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Correa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jose Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correa throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease.
Correa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Correa looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Jose Correa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa misses with a straight right.
Correa throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correa.
Correa misses with a double jab.
#T1#
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.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson dives in and scores a takedown into Correa's guard.
Correa looking for a sweep. Not yet Correa, not yet.
Ragnarsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Correa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ragnarsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Correa wants to control but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Correa is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Correa is surviving well by controlling Ragnarsson's body position as best he can. #T2#
Correa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Correa moves into full guard.
Ragnarsson wants to pass the guard but Correa is keeping the position.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Correa keeps moving. #SUB#
Correa has his foot on Ragnarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragnarsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Correa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Correa looking for a guillotine here but Ragnarsson defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson trying to control but Correa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Correa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Correa looking for subs off his back but Ragnarsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Correa trying to control but Ragnarsson postures up.
Ragnarsson trying to control from half guard but Correa is working away.
Correa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnarsson is working away from the top position though.
Jose Correa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Correa wants to get back to full guard.
Correa wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correa slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Correa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Correa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Correa throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ragnarsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Correa, which made it look bad.
Correa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigurd Ragnarsson.
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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sigurd Ragnarsson thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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