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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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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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