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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 60
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ragnarsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zaki looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ragnarsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ragnarsson wants to control but Zaki is keeping him busy.
Ragnarsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zaki some visible discomfort.
Ragnarsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Zaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Zaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zaki tries to bench press Ragnarsson off him but Ragnarsson keeps the position.
Ragnarsson cracks Zaki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Zaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson lands a few punches from side control.
Ragnarsson is looking to take a break and control but Zaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ragnarsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Zaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson landing a few strikes.
Zaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ragnarsson connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson tries to advance to mount but Zaki denies him.
Ragnarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Ragnarsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ragnarsson taking a breather here. #T2#
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ragnarsson controls the position.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow.
Ragnarsson lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ragnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow.
Ragnarsson is putting a hurting on Zaki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson happy to just control the position for now.
Ragnarsson advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
BOOM! Ragnarsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ragnarsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ragnarsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ragnarsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of good shots and Zaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Zaki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ragnarsson's arms.
Ragnarsson is landing with strikes. Zaki can't take much more of this.
Ragnarsson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Zaki hold on?
#SUB#
Ragnarsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaki is taking damage to the body and head.
Ragnarsson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ragnarsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ragnarsson is punishing Zaki with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ragnarsson connects with a big shot to the side of Zaki's head.
Ragnarsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ragnarsson is working the ground and pound. Can Zaki escape?
Ragnarsson landing with strikes.
Ragnarsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zaki doesn't escape.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ragnarsson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Zaki moves out of range.
A nice side step and Zaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Ragnarsson shoots in and bounces Zaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ragnarsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zaki is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Ragnarsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Zaki looking for a guillotine here but Ragnarsson defends easily.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaki can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zaki is trying to escape the position but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Zaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ragnarsson connects with a decent elbow.
Magnus Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson lands some shots froms side control.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zaki down.
Ragnarsson advances nicely into full mount.
Ragnarsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Ragnarsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ragnarsson content just to control the position here.
Ragnarsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ragnarsson with a couple of short strikes.
Ragnarsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ragnarsson with good strikes from the mount here!
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!#SUB#
Ragnarsson has control of Zaki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zaki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ragnarsson landing punches. #T3#
Ragnarsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of good shots and Zaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Can Zaki hold on?! Ragnarsson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Zaki covers up after that shot from Ragnarsson.
Zaki covers up after that shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson landing with strikes.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is riding his opponent, not letting Zaki buck him off.
Ragnarsson cracks Zaki with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Zaki from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ragnarsson is landing with strikes. Zaki can't take much more of this.#T4##SUB#
Zaki fending off the submission attempt from Ragnarsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ragnarsson has managed to slip his arm under Zaki's chin. This could be all over... yep, Zaki is tapping out! Submission win for Ragnarsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Ragnarsson!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 53
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Archer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Archer fails with the takedown.
Archer throws a combination. Ragnarsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A lazy left from Archer finds it's target.#TD#
Archer 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.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ragnarsson pulls Archer in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer wants to stand but Ragnarsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Archer trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Archer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ragnarsson is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ragnarsson regains half guard.
Archer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ragnarsson is not content to let Archer control the position.
Ragnarsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ragnarsson.
Archer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position.
#T3#
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarsson wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Archer won't allow Ragnarsson to sweep him here.
Ragnarsson is trying to keep Archer in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Archer trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Archer blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson shoots in but Archer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarsson.
Archer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magnus Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Archer dominated that round.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ragnarsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ragnarsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Archer defends well and Ragnarsson ends up having to push Archer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Archer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Ragnarsson tries to sprawl but Archer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
#SUB#
Archer wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Ragnarsson is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Archer is just content to waste time from the top position. Ragnarsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Ragnarsson is keeping the position.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer wants to stand but Ragnarsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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. #REVB#
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Ragnarsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Archer has hold of Ragnarsson's hands but Ragnarsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ragnarsson wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T3#
Archer wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ragnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ragnarsson controlling the action here.
Ragnarsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Archer wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
#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 slips a nice elbow through Archer's hands, connecting with Archer's forehead.
Ragnarsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ragnarsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ragnarsson is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Archer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ragnarsson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Archer is trying to trip Ragnarsson. He has hold of a leg but Ragnarsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Archer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Archer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Archer tries to sprawl out of it but Ragnarsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Archer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer feinted with a counter takedown.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson misses with a body kick.
Ragnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Archer counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anton Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer throws a series of strikes that have Ragnarsson backpedaling.
Archer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Archer sprawls well. Archer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anton Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Ragnarsson.#TD2#
Ragnarsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ragnarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ragnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Ragnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Archer is trying to control the position but Ragnarsson postures up. #T2#
Ragnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnarsson works over Archer with some ground and pound from guard.
Ragnarsson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Archer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Archer manages to kick Ragnarsson off! Ragnarsson jumps back into Archer's guard.
Anton Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ragnarsson stops Archer from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Ragnarsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ragnarsson cracks Archer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson is working Archer over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Ragnarsson landing strikes.
Ragnarsson controlling the position.
Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ragnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer prevents Ragnarsson from moving into mount.
Archer is trying to control Ragnarsson's posture but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Archer is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position.
Magnus Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ragnarsson cracks Archer with a big right hand but Archer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Archer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Archer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Archer!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 39
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards scores with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarsson.
Magnus Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!
Ragnarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnarsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1##TD2#
Edwards tries to sprawl but Ragnarsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Edwards is trying to stand back up but Ragnarsson is controlling him
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Ragnarsson controlling the pace.
Ragnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ragnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ragnarsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarsson on the ground.
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Ragnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ragnarsson passes to side control.
Ragnarsson grinds an elbow into Edwards's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Ragnarsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Ragnarsson controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Ragnarsson has hold of Edwards's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Edwards tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ragnarsson cranks the arm and Edwards screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Edwards, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magnus Ragnarsson!
The defeated Ben Edwards had this to say: 'fuck this shit'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 37
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Barnes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ragnarsson to score an easy takedown into full 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.#SUB2#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ragnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Ragnarsson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Ragnarsson defends it easily.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T1#
Ragnarsson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragnarsson defends well.
Ragnarsson distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarsson is one step ahead there.
Ragnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes tries to bench press Ragnarsson off him but Ragnarsson keeps the position.
Ragnarsson is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ragnarsson scores with punches from side control.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes looks winded!
Barnes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ragnarsson connects with a decent elbow.
Ragnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson landing strikes. #T3#
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ragnarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position. #SUB#
Ragnarsson tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ragnarsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ragnarsson winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of digs.
Ragnarsson distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Barnes has an active guard here but Ragnarsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Ragnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ragnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ragnarsson is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Ragnarsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Ragnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Ragnarsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Ragnarsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ragnarsson trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ragnarsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Ground and pound from Ragnarsson.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ragnarsson is nestled in close to Barnes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ragnarsson working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Barnes 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.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Ragnarsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragnarsson defends it easily.
Ragnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ragnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragnarsson postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragnarsson defends well.
Ragnarsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ragnarsson stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ragnarsson passes into half guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ragnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Ragnarsson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Ragnarsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ragnarsson connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Ragnarsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ragnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ragnarsson working Barnes over with strikes.
Ragnarsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Magnus Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes tries to roll over but Ragnarsson keeps him under control.
Barnes is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position.
Ragnarsson trying to control the pace.
Ragnarsson working Barnes over with strikes. #T4#
Ragnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ragnarsson is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ragnarsson slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.#SUB2#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ragnarsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes is staying active underneath Ragnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ragnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ragnarsson wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Ragnarsson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Ragnarsson is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head. #SUB2#
Barnes 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!
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ragnarsson landing shots from mount. #T1#
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Ragnarsson maintains control.
Ragnarsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ragnarsson lands with some strikes.
Ragnarsson with a couple of short strikes.
Barnes is in a horrible position here. Ragnarsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ragnarsson lands a heavy elbow.
Barnes regains half guard.
Ragnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ragnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes taking some punishment here, with Ragnarsson in his half guard.
Ragnarsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Ragnarsson is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Ragnarsson working Barnes over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ragnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Ragnarsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ragnarsson working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Ragnarsson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ragnarsson working Barnes over with strikes. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragnarsson to get the leverage.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Ragnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ragnarsson wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ragnarsson trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Ragnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Ragnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ragnarsson connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Ragnarsson lands strikes from half guard.
Ragnarsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Ragnarsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Ragnarsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ragnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tyrone Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ragnarsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Ragnarsson!
Tyrone Barnes spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. But I did not have the full desirable fight camp and I want a rematch!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 624 Round 4
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Mouse lands with a hook. Ragnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Mouse shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mouse quickly recovers to half guard.
Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ragnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ragnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mouse defending well though.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ragnarsson seems content to control.#T1#
Ragnarsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ragnarsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ragnarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mouse can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is trying for a kimura here. Mouse looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ragnarsson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Ragnarsson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 624 Round 3
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Damn moves into the clinch successfully.
Damn is stalling here.
Ragnarsson is looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Damn to work.
The referee calls for Damn to work.
Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Magnus Ragnarsson has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Damn.#BC#
Damn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damn connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarsson is defended easily by Damn.#CL#
Damn closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Damn. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Damn.
Damn lands an elbow that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks for a moment.
Damn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Damn lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Damn. #BC#
Damn manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Damn.
Damn dips to his left and cracks Ragnarsson with an uppercut!#KD#
Damn cracks Ragnarsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Damn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ragnarsson to stand back up!#ROC#
Ragnarsson is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Magnus Ragnarsson's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Damn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Damn finish him?
Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Damn.
Damn leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Damn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Damn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Ragnarsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Damn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarsson on the ground.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Damn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Damn manages to kick Ragnarsson off! Ragnarsson jumps back into Damn's guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Damn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Damn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Damn 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damn is keeping the position for now.
Damn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Damn 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 works over Damn with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damn keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully.
Damn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ragnarsson pushes down on Damn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ragnarsson is nestled in close to Damn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Ragnarsson tries to pass to full mount but Damn defends it.
Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson working over Damn with some ground and pound. Damn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ragnarsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ragnarsson lands strikes from half guard.
Ragnarsson trying to mount his opponent but Damn defends it.
Ragnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ragnarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ragnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ragnarsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ragnarsson looking to finish Damn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Damn!
Ragnarsson lands a couple of good shots and Damn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You can see the frustration on Damn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Damn is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Damn trying to get back to his feet but Ragnarsson is in full control for now.
Damn is covering up but some of the strikes from Ragnarsson are getting through and doing damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ragnarsson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ragnarsson scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damn tries to escape but Ragnarsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ragnarsson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Damn hold on?!
#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Damn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ragnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Damn is trying to remain composed but Ragnarsson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Ragnarsson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Damn to escape the position.
Damn grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson punches Damn on the ear.
Ragnarsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson keeps control of the position as Damn tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Damn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Ragnarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Damn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Damn tries to buck Ragnarsson off but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Ragnarsson cracks Damn with a big elbow.
Damn taking a bit of punishment here - Ragnarsson scoring with strikes.
Damn misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ragnarsson scoring with punches from side control.
Damn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound.
Damn is looking to reverse the position.
Ragnarsson landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
Magnus Ragnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ragnarsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Damn!
BOOM! Ragnarsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ragnarsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Damn is bucking up trying to escape but Ragnarsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Damn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Damn is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Damn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Damn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Damn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ragnarsson is looking to take a break and control but Damn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Damn looking for submissions off his back.
Damn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson working over Damn with some ground and pound. Damn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Damn wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
Ragnarsson working over Damn with some ground and pound. Damn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Damn is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position.#T2#
Ragnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Damn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Damn is staying active underneath Ragnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Damn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ragnarsson stands up over Damn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Damn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ragnarsson stands up over Damn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ragnarsson stands and throws Damn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Damn is looking for a sweep.
Ragnarsson lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Ragnarsson advances nicely into full mount.
Damn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ragnarsson dominating with strikes here.
Ragnarsson lands a big shot there that rocks Damn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Damn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Ragnarsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ragnarsson looking to control but Damn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ragnarsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Ragnarsson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Damn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson lands with some strikes.
Damn is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Ragnarsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of good shots and Damn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ragnarsson keeps control of the position as Damn tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Damn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Damn for a finish.
Ragnarsson punishes Damn with strikes from the back mount.
Ragnarsson has good solid back control here.
Ragnarsson is punishing Damn with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ragnarsson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Damn to escape the position.
Ragnarsson controlling well, preventing Damn from escaping the position.
Ragnarsson is looking to control Damn but Damn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ragnarsson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Ragnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Damn!
Damn tries to escape but Ragnarsson is in control.
Damn is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position.
Damn tries to bench press Ragnarsson off him but Ragnarsson keeps the position.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Damn is working from the bottom.
Damn taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damn is looking to regain half guard here but Ragnarsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damn keeps working. #T1#
Ragnarsson lands a few punches from side control.
Ragnarsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Damn!
Ragnarsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ragnarsson lands a big elbow.
Ragnarsson unloading with bombs!
Damn is squirming around, avoiding Ragnarsson's attempts to control the action.
Ragnarsson lands with some strikes.
Damn tries to reverse the position but Ragnarsson maintains control.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Damn is having none of it.
Damn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Damn is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Ragnarsson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 624 Round 2
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Cena counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cena scores with a jab to the head.
Cena on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD#
Ragnarsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson is trying to control. Cena wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but Cena defending well.
Ragnarsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Ragnarsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cena could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ragnarsson has cracked it and Cena is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ragnarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Ragnarsson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 624 Round 1
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1##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.#ES#
Payne has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ragnarsson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ragnarsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Payne is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Payne manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Payne clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Payne breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Payne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ragnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Ragnarsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Payne wants to get back to his feet but Ragnarsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Payne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ragnarsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson is pushing down on Payne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Payne is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but Payne defending well.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2##ES#
Payne manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Payne gets a clinch.
Payne digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Payne.
Payne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Payne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Payne's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Payne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ragnarsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ragnarsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Payne is wriggling around but Ragnarsson manages to pass to half guard.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Payne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson stops Payne from getting back to his feet.
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Payne's head.
Ragnarsson working Payne over with strikes.
Ragnarsson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura but Payne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragnarsson to get the leverage.
Payne is looking for a sweep. Ragnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Payne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ragnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ragnarsson prevents Payne from improving his position.
Ragnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Payne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Payne looks like he's trying to stand up.
#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! Payne is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Ragnarsson!
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