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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ragnarson tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance. Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnarson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ragnarsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ragnarson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodman as he avoids it easily. Ragnarson sets himself, and Goodman steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnarson avoids it this time. Ragnarson shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman works the jab nicely. Goodman throws a head kick but Ragnarson moves out of range.
Ragnarson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goodman manages to circle out of the way. Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. White Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Ragnarson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Goodman to regain full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goodman can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU# Ragnarson gets to his feet. Goodman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##TD# Ragnarson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goodman's guard. Goodman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ragnarson dives into side control.
#REVB# Goodman wants to get back to his feet. 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. Goodman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnarson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Ragnarson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2# Goodman is looking to regain half guard here but Ragnarson keeps moving and retains side control. Goodman is still trying to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goodman prevents Ragnarson from moving into mount. Ragnarson works to advance to full mount. Goodman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3# Ragnarson dominating with strikes here.#SUB# Goodman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ragnarson. Goodman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Ragnarson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ragnarson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Goodman tries to reverse the position but Ragnarson maintains control.#SUB# Ragnarson goes for an armbar but Goodman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goodman. Goodman throwing strikes but missing. #T4# Goodman wants to stand and escape but instead Ragnarson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but White Goodman will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Goodman tests Ragnarson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Goodman lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut. Goodman keeps the fight on the outside. Goodman wants to counter with a clinch but Ragnarson pushes him away. Goodman moves out of range as Ragnarson throws a body kick.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Goodman clinches up with Ragnarson and pushes him back against the cage. Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ragnarson wants to take the fight to the mat but Goodman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Ragnarson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goodman wants to get back to his feet but Ragnarson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1# Goodman has Ragnarson pulled in close to control his posture. Goodman wants to stand but Ragnarson is controlling the position. Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches. Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarson trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Ragnarson won't allow Goodman to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# 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.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ragnarson. Ragnarson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU# Ragnarson decides to stand back up. Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. White Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman. Goodman scores with a head kick. Ragnarson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nice takedown defense from Goodman. No joy for Ragnarson on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt. We've been informed that Goodman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3# Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Goodman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarson's head. #ROC2# Ragnarson is rocked!#BC2# Goodman breaks the clinch.
Oh Ragnarson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Goodman throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ragnarson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). White Goodman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut.#CL# Mcfly has Ragnarson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnarson tries to stall but Mcfly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragnarson takes a shot to the head. Mcfly tries to land knees in the clinch but Ragnarson avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Ragnarson breaks from the clinch.
Mcfly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ragnarson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mcfly! Ragnarson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Mcfly! Marty Mcfly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1# Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnarson as he jumps to the side. Ragnarson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hawk is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hawk has a takedown stuffed. Hawk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Ragnarson, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Ragnarson against the cage but Ragnarson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Ragnarson.
#TD2# Ragnarson gets the takedown into side control. Hawk is looking for a sweep. Hawk is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ragnarson is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ragnarson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1# Hawk is trying to improve his position. Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ragnarson off and has taken his back! Ragnarson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hawk prevents Ragnarson from improving his position.#SUB# Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Hawk 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.
#T2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ragnarson trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.
#SUB# Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ragnarson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk. #SUB# Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnarson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB# Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnarson is defending well.
#SUB# Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarson trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.
#SUB# Hawk is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Hawk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ragnarson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnarson is defending well.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ragnarson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Ragnarson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Hawk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ragnarson defends it well. #SUB# Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnarson is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ragnarson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Doyle Hawk will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Ragnarson enables Hawk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ragnarson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Ragnarson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnarson manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Ragnarson's guard. Doyle Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ragnarson keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. Hawk advances to half guard. #SUB# Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ragnarson sees it coming and defends easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarson trying to control but Hawk postures up.
Hawk blocks the strikes from Ragnarson.
#SUB# Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ragnarson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1# Ragnarson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Hawk is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ragnarson as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB# Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Ragnarson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnarson manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Ragnarson's guard. Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ragnarson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ragnarson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Hawk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2# Hawk works to advance to full mount. Ragnarson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB# Hawk moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ragnarson has worked his arm free - good work by Ragnarson!
#SUB# Hawk swings around for an armbar but Ragnarson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hawk's guard. Ragnarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ragnarson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB# Hawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragnarson defends it easily.#SUB# Hawk working for a triangle but Ragnarson defends it easily.
#T3##SUB# Hawk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ragnarson trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom. #SUB# Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Hawk working for a triangle but Ragnarson defends it easily.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarson can do to turn this around? Hawk 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##T4# Ragnarson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Hawk 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.
#SUB# Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawk wants to pass to mount but Ragnarson is defending the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ragnarson is trying to get back to full guard. Ragnarson wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Hawk dominated that second round. That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Ragnarson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarson throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ragnarson misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ragnarson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnarson gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage. #TD# Hawk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB# Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ragnarson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2# Hawk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ragnarson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawk has managed to get both his arms back between Ragnarson's legs - danger averted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hawk looking to pass the guard. Ragnarson is pulling down on Hawk's head to control his posture. #SUB# Hawk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ragnarson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1# Ragnarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ragnarson wants to stand but Hawk is controlling his posture from full guard. Hawk keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully. #SUB# Hawk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ragnarson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hawk has tightened it up now! Ragnarson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doyle Hawk! Doyle Hawk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Judo clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Ragnarson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB# Judo working for submissions but it's allowed Ragnarson to get to half guard.
Judo is not content to let Ragnarson control the position. Judo wants to sweep but Ragnarson has passed to side control! You can see the frustration on Judo's face as Ragnarson controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judo is looking for a sweep. Ragnarson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1# Ragnarson taking a breather here. Ragnarson looks up at the clock and then as Judo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ragnarson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Judo is looking for a sweep. Judo manages to get back to half guard. Judo is looking for a sweep. Ragnarson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ragnarson not doing much here.
Ragnarson prevents Judo from improving his position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ragnarson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ragnarson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ragnarson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Judo regains full guard. Nicely done. Ragnarson looking to sit in guard and control but Judo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB# Judo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ragnarson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Judo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragnarson defends it easily. Judo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ragnarson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3# Judo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ragnarson wants to control from the top but Judo keeps moving. Ragnarson postures up.
Judo keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully. Judo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ragnarson wanted to stand there but Judo had control of the position. #SUB# Judo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Judo managing to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# 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. Ragnarson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judo is keeping the position for now. Judo controls Ragnarson momentarily but Ragnarson frees himself. Judo keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Judo keeping full guard, as Ragnarson tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Ragnarson takes one to the chin there. Ragnarson fails to land the takedown. Ragnarson wants to clinch up but Judo keeps it at a distance. Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy. Ragnarson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ragnarson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Judo circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarson's hands.#CUT# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut. Ragnarson walks straight into a right hand from Judo - that's dropped him! Judo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ragnarson from any more punishment! Ragnarson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Goku Judo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ragnarson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Easterly swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Easterly has managed to clinch.
#TD# Easterly has clasped his hands together around Ragnarson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Ragnarson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB# Easterly 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 Ragnarson. Oh but Easterly has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ragnarson goes limp - he's gone! Easterly jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holden Easterly! Holden Easterly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Anarchy Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1# Filho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ragnarson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ragnarson fails to land the takedown. Filho tries to counter by clinching up but Ragnarson breaks away and moves out of range. Ragnarson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragnarson. Ragnarson misses with a body shot
#CL# and Filho moves into the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Filho. Filho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head. Ragnarson letting Filho take a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filho avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Filho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ragnarson wants to get back to striking at distance but Filho won't allow it.
#T1# Filho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Filho lands a shoulder strike. #ROC# Ragnarson is rocked! Filho scores with a shoulder strike. Ragnarson is still on wobbly legs! Can Filho finish him? Filho throws a big uppercut that drops Ragnarson! More strikes from Filho and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ragnarson lies dazed against the cage as Filho celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Rodrigues Filho! An out of breath Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1# Mourtneant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mourtneant connects with a high kick. #CUT# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut. Mourtneant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ragnarson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ragnarson misses with a kick to the body and Mourtneant counters with a big right hand! Oh Ragnarson is in trouble here! Mourtneant follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Mourtneant! Guy Mourtneant made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korhonen as he jumps to the side. No joy there for Ragnarson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL# Korhonen moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarson. A bit of stalling here from Korhonen.
Korhonen trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnarson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Korhonen is defending well. Korhonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Korhonen lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korhonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Korhonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. #BC2# Ragnarson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Korhonen clinches up with Ragnarson and pushes him back against the cage. Korhonen lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Korhonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ragnarson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Ragnarson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Korhonen darts in and clinches Ragnarson up against the cage.#TD2# Ragnarson pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# Korhonen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ragnarson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Korhonen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ragnarson pulls down on the head and he's put Korhonen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjorn Ragnarson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1# Ragnarson tries to clinch but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range. Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kolmiokuristus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ragnarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kolmiokuristus pinned against the cage. Kolmiokuristus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD# Ragnarson gets caught napping as Kolmiokuristus dives in and scores a takedown. Ragnarson manages to retain guard. Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses. Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of elbows. Ragnarson being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnarson's brow. Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnarson's brow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ragnarson working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Ragnarson has his foot on Kolmiokuristus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolmiokuristus works his way back into a safe position though. Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kolmiokuristus's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kolmiokuristus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarson blocks nicely. Kolmiokuristus forces his way into half guard. Kolmiokuristus working the head and body with strikes. Kolmiokuristus lands a big elbow - Ragnarson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kolmiokuristus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kolmiokuristus! A very excited looking Kalle Kolmiokuristus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Lagomau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lagomau. Ragnarson shrugs it off though. Ragnarson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lagomau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lagomau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ragnarson has time to react.#CUT# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut. Lagomau lands a high kick!
Lagomau stuns Ragnarson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lagomau drops Ragnarson with a big left hand! Ragnarson is injured, injured bad! Lagomau jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kerisiano Lagomau!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1# Petrovs sizes up Ragnarson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ragnarson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ragnarson tries to break free but Petrovs pushes him back against the cage. Petrovs lands a hook to the side of the head. Petrovs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. Petrovs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC# Ragnarson is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut. Petrovs misses with some punches.
Ragnarson is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrovs finish him? Ragnarson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrovs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Petrovs tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks with his arms.
Petrovs tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
Petrovs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarson uses good head movement to avoid it. Petrovs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrovs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrovs tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
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! Petrovs misses with a knee to the head. Petrovs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarson. Petrovs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms. Petrovs misses with a knee strike.
Petrovs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarson. Ragnarson blocks an uppercut.
Petrovs misses with the head strike.
Petrovs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms. Petrovs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms. Petrovs misses with a short punch on the inside. Petrovs throws a head punch that misses. Petrovs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms. Petrovs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petrovs looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarson is blocking nicely.
Petrovs is breathing heavily. Petrovs misses with a knee to the head. Petrovs tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks with his arms.
Ragnarson blocking some punches.
Petrovs misses with a knee to the head. Petrovs misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarson blocks an uppercut.
Petrovs misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Petrovs has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarson.
Petrovs throws a head punch that misses. Petrovs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrovs misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrovs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petrovs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petrovs prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrovs has Ragnarson pressed against the cage, preventing Ragnarson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Petrovs tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
Petrovs tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks with his arms.
Ragnarson can't break the clinch.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Petrovs has him pressed against the cage. Ragnarson seems to have recovered his senses. Ragnarson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaspars Petrovs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson. Petrovs misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2# Ragnarson jumps into guard, dragging Petrovs to the mat.
Ragnarson controls Petrovs momentarily but Petrovs frees himself. Petrovs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Ragnarson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ragnarson has a closed guard, preventing Petrovs from standing up. #T2##SUB2# Ragnarson working for a triangle but Petrovs defends it easily.
Petrovs wants to stand but Ragnarson is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Petrovs circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ragnarson to the canvas! Ragnarson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Petrovs keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Petrovs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Titanic scores with a jab. Titanic scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut. Titanic steps in with a hook that catches Ragnarson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Titanic follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ragnarson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uppoamaton Titanic!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Ragnarson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Collins wants to break free but Ragnarson has control.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ragnarson 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.#BC# Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Ragnarson has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Ragnarson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Collins tries to kick Ragnarson off but Ragnarson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ragnarson passes to full mount! Ragnarson landing strikes from the mount. Collins trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ragnarson scoring with strikes but Collins is staying in there. 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! Collins tries to improve his position but instead Ragnarson has taken his back! #SUB2# Ragnarson working for the choke. Collins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1# Collins is trying desperately to improve position. Ragnarson controlling from the full mount. It looks like Ragnarson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Ragnarson tries to control but Collins wriggling away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ragnarson controlling the position easily from mount. Collins is just holding on here. Ragnarson manages to take his back.
#T2##SUB2# Ragnarson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Collins has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ragnarson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Collins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Ragnarson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ragnarson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Collins tries to reverse the position but Ragnarson maintains control.#T3# Ragnarson dominating with strikes here. Ragnarson lands a big shot there that rocks Collins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Collins tries to improve his position but instead Ragnarson has taken his back! Collins tries to escape the position.
Ragnarson is raining down hard shots and and Collins has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1# Mccormick fails to land with a series of punches.
Mccormick slaps away a takedown attempt from Ragnarson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ragnarson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ragnarson 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. Ragnarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mccormick is fending him off so far but Ragnarson persists. Nope, Mccormick circles away and we're back to standing. Mccormick really is a fat lump. Mccormick tries to clinch up. Mccormick moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRagnarson.#CL# Mccormick has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Ragnarson successfully pulls guard.
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. Mccormick stands up over Ragnarson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ragnarson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ragnarson is trying to keep Mccormick in close.
Mccormick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Ragnarson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Ragnarson is looking for a triangle but Mccormick pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccormick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mccormick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mccormick throws a strike but Ragnarson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Ragnarson working some strikes from top position. Ragnarson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2# Ragnarson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mccormick, up you get! #T2# Ragnarson dives in and grabs Mccormick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mccormick pushes down on Ragnarson's head and hops out. Jerome Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragnarson. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Mccormick. #ES2# Ragnarson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mccormick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragnarson momentarily.
#T3# Mccormick stuffs the takedown. Ragnarson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccormick is just out of range. Ragnarson looks winded! Mccormick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ragnarson fails in his attempt to clinch. Ragnarson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mccormick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Mccormick closes the distance and pushes Ragnarson back into the cage. Ragnarson is trying to break the clinch but Mccormick has him pressed against the cage. Mccormick tries to pull guard but Ragnarson won't allow it.
Mccormick prevents Ragnarson from breaking the clinch.#T4##TD2# Ragnarson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ragnarson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Mccormick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ragnarson is adopting a defensive guard. Mccormick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mccormick distracts Ragnarson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU# Mccormick stands up and waves to Ragnarson to follow him. Ragnarson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mccormick avoids it really well and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Ragnarson will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Sloppy strikes from Mccormick. Those never looked like landing. Bjorn Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mccormick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mccormick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Ragnarson rushes Mccormick and presses him up against the cage. Mccormick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ragnarson just stands there and leans against the cage. Ragnarson stalling the fight.
#TD2# Ragnarson jumps guard.
Mccormick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ragnarson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mccormick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mccormick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2# Ragnarson wriggles free and stands up. #T1# Mccormick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragnarson pinned against the cage. Ragnarson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ragnarson feints the counter takedown. Mccormick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mccormick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mccormick as he avoids it easily. Mccormick feinted with a counter takedown. Ragnarson avoids the head kick by Mccormick.
Ragnarson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mccormick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Mccormick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Ragnarson is breathing heavily.#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. Mccormick moves in looking to clinch but Ragnarson pushes him off. Jerome Mccormick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Ragnarson gets a takedown into half guard. Mccormick wants to improve his position but Ragnarson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Mccormick is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# 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. Ragnarson connects with a nice short shot to Mccormick's temple. Ragnarson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Mccormick is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Ragnarson there. #SUB2# Ragnarson is working for a kimura but Mccormick is defending it quite comfortably.
Ragnarson working Mccormick over with strikes. #T4##SU2# Ragnarson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Ragnarson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jerome Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragnarson. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A left lands for Mccormick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnarson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Mccormick rushes Ragnarson and presses him up against the cage. Mccormick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ragnarson smiles and moves away.
Mccormick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mccormick avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Mccormick appears to be looking for a big counter. Jerome Mccormick is winning the standup battle so far. Ragnarson takes a swing at Mccormick's ribcage but misses. Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mccormick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Mccormick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mccormick sprawls well. Mccormick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Mccormick darts in and clinches Ragnarson up against the cage. Ragnarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Mccormick jumps guard but Ragnarson stands there with Mccormick around his waist. Mccormick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mccormick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Mccormick. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ragnarson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mccormick tries to pull guard but Ragnarson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mccormick jumps guard but Ragnarson stands there with Mccormick around his waist. Mccormick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mccormick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Ragnarson pulls guard. Ragnarson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Mccormick throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarson blocks nicely. #SUB2# Ragnarson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mccormick frees his head nicely. Oh but Ragnarson has switched to an armbar! Mccormick is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bjorn Ragnarson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1# Ragnarson fails to land the takedown. Houston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarson.#TD2# Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Houston napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Houston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Ragnarson with a poor takedown and Houston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ragnarson thinking. #CL2# Ragnarson pushes Houston up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Ragnarson breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Houston stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarson. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet. Houston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Houston. #T1##SUB# Houston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Houston is trying to get an arm triangle but Ragnarson is defending well. Houston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ragnarson parries the strikes from Houston easily there. Houston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ragnarson to escape.
Ragnarson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ragnarson is looking for a sweep.#T2# 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. Houston working away. Ragnarson is trying to buck Houston off. Houston scores with punches from side control. Ragnarson wants to control but Houston postures up. Houston trying to control the action but Ragnarson is working from the bottom. Ragnarson tries to improve position but can't. Ragnarson gets back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Ragnarson is looking to control Houston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnarson avoid being mounted? Ragnarson pushes Houston off looking to stand but Houston dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ragnarson delivers a nice body kick. Ragnarson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Houston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ragnarson somewhat. Houston thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ragnarson shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ragnarson swinging wildly here.
Houston seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Ragnarson moves into the clinch. Houston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ragnarson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Houston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Houston holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragnarson drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Houston dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ragnarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Houston swivels and escapes.#CL# Houston moves into the clinch. Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarson can do to turn this around?#BC2# Ragnarson breaks the clinch.
Houston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houston wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Ragnarson moves into the clinch. Ragnarson is looking to take this one to the mat. Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson. Ragnarson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Houston pulls him back up using the underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ragnarson is struggling to control the position.#T1# Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Houston forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ragnarson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Houston walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Houston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson avoids it really well and circles away. Ragnarson is trying to counter with his kicks. Ragnarson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Houston counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ragnarson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Houston checks it well. Houston is looking to counter the offense by Ragnarson and move into the clinch.#TD2# Ragnarson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Houston tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ragnarson is in Houston's guard.#T2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ragnarson throws a strike but Houston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Houston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Francis Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Houston postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnarson's brow. Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ragnarson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Houston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Houston distracts Ragnarson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Ragnarson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnarson, not yet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Houston's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ragnarson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Houston is in close to Ragnarson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Houston sitting in guard, not really doing much. Houston postures up in Ragnarson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarson blocks it. Ragnarson is adopting a defensive guard. Houston stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarson.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2# Ragnarson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Houston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ragnarson regains guard immediately. Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Houston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Houston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ragnarson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Houston has managed to get both his arms back between Ragnarson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Ragnarson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Houston stacks Ragnarson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Houston! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ragnarson wants to get back to his feet but Houston drags him back down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Houston dominated that second 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! #R3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarson is defended easily by Houston. An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target. Ragnarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Houston defends well and Ragnarson ends up having to push Houston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Houston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarson. Houston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnarson is fending him off so far but Houston persists. Nope, Ragnarson circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# Houston drives through with a takedown into guard. Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ragnarson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Houston defends well. Ragnarson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Houston throwing strikes but missing. Ragnarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Houston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Ragnarson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Houston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Houston wants to stand up but Ragnarson is controlling him. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2# Ragnarson stands up from guard. Let's bang! Ragnarson looks to land a combination but Houston avoids it well. As Ragnarson tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnarson manages to avoid the attempt. Ragnarson fails with the takedown and Houston counters with a nice uppercut. Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson. Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt. Ragnarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Ragnarson moves into the clinch.#T3##TD2# Ragnarson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Houston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Houston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB2# Ragnarson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Houston knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Houston for a finish. Houston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Ragnarson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Houston trying to get back to his feet but Ragnarson is in full control for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bjorn Ragnarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Francis Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Houston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ragnarson.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjorn Ragnarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Houston 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Houston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1# Ragnarson misses with a two punch combination.
Cannon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2# Ragnarson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Ragnarson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Cannon wants to control but Ragnarson postures up. Ragnarson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Ragnarson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cannon is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ragnarson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1# Carroll slips a jab and a cross from Ragnarson.
Carroll misses with a takedown attempt and Ragnarson counters with a leg kick. Ragnarson misses with a few strikes there.
Carroll is looking for a counter combo. A combination from Carroll does no damage. Ragnarson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2# Carroll gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Carroll keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carroll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ragnarson controls the pace. Ragnarson wants to pass the guard but Carroll is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Ragnarson stays in close to Carroll's body and controls the position. Carroll is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ragnarson postures up and lands a big shot to Carroll's brow. Ragnarson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carroll's guard. Ragnarson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Ragnarson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bjorn Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2# Ragnarson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2# Ragnarson stands up. #TD2# Ragnarson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3# Ragnarson controlling the pace. #SUB2# Ragnarson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carroll is just riding it out for now. Ragnarson eventually gives up the hold. Ragnarson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ragnarson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ragnarson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Ragnarson controlling his opponent. Ragnarson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2# Carroll is rocked! Ragnarson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carroll hang on? Oh Carroll is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ragnarson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Carroll! More shots from Ragnarson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarson!
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Event:
FORTITUDE 8
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Guzman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut. Guzman lands a nice looking body kick. Guzman connects with an inside leg kick. Ragnarson has a takedown stuffed. Ragnarson dives in and grabs Guzman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guzman pushes down on Ragnarson's head and hops out. Guzman circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ragnarson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Guzman follows Ragnarson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomero Guzman! A relieved looking Baldomero Guzman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Ragnarson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fevzi on his heels. He'll look to pass Fevzi's guard now, I'm sure. Ragnarson preventing the sweep. #SUB# Fevzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fevzi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses. Ragnarson controlling from the top position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ragnarson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Fevzi blocks nicely. Fevzi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarson is looking to stand up but Fevzi won't let him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarson content to stall in guard here. #T1# Fevzi keeping full guard, as Ragnarson tries to pass. Fevzi is looking to sweep but instead, Ragnarson has passed into half guard.
Fevzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ragnarson wants to control from the top but Fevzi keeps moving. Ragnarson postures up.
Fevzi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ragnarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fevzi is trying to control the position but Ragnarson postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fevzi shoots in for a double leg but Ragnarson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt. Ragnarson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Fevzi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Fevzi wants to pass to mount but Ragnarson is defending the position. Ragnarson is trying to maintain the position but Fevzi is very close to passing his half guard. Fevzi working Ragnarson over with strikes. #T3# Ragnarson is controlling Fevzi's trapped leg to prevent Fevzi from advancing to side control. Ragnarson trying to hold on to Fevzi's head to control him but Fevzi postures up.
Fevzi trying to control from half guard but Ragnarson is working away. Fevzi passes the guard and advances to mount! Ragnarson is desperately trying to improve his position but Fevzi has a good base and remains in mount.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fevzi looking to control but Ragnarson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Fevzi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB# Fevzi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Fevzi punishing his opponent with strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Fevzi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Fevzi shoots in for a double leg but Ragnarson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Fevzi 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##TD2# Ragnarson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Fevzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fevzi sneaks back into half guard. Ragnarson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2# Ragnarson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Ragnarson has closed the distance and engaged Fevzi in a clinch.
#T1# Ragnarson can't find room to land a body shot as Fevzi controls the action.
Fevzi scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarson tries to stall but Fevzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fevzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Ragnarson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Fevzi is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ragnarson stops a takedown attempt from Fevzi.
Ragnarson wants to take the fight to the mat but Fevzi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ragnarson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fevzi prevents it.
Ahmed Fevzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson. Ragnarson is breathing heavily. Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Fevzi holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragnarson drops back down to his feet.
Fevzi is pressed up against the cage. Ragnarson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fevzi down to the mat. Fevzi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ragnarson thows a leg kick but Fevzi checks it #TD# and Fevzi counters with a takedown into side control. Fevzi lands a few punches from side control. Fevzi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fevzi scores with a couple of short elbows. Fevzi works to advance to full mount. Ragnarson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Ragnarson tries to reverse the position but Fevzi maintains control. Fevzi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ragnarson hang on? Ragnarson is in a horrible position here. Fevzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Fevzi is working for a guillotine from mount but Ragnarson frees his head quite easily.
#SUB# Fevzi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3# Fevzi prevents Ragnarson from getting the reversal. Fevzi blocks Ragnarson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB# Fevzi working for a submission but Ragnarson is keeping him at bay. Fevzi lands a big shot to the head and Ragnarson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ahmed Fevzi!
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Event:
FORTITUDE 1
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Kaku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarson. Ragnarson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Ragnarson slips a straight right by Kaku. Ragnarson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kaku sprawls and moves away. Kaku looks for the body kick but Ragnarson saw that one coming. #TD2# Kaku manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ragnarson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ragnarson's guard now, I'm sure. Kaku landing with the ground and pound. Kaku keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnarson's head. Kaku wants to control from the top but Ragnarson keeps moving. Kaku landing some decent shots from guard. Ragnarson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaku throwing strikes but missing. Kaku working some strikes from top position.#T1# Kaku chips away with some ground and pound. Kaku passes Ragnarson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kaku works his foot free and advances to mount. Kaku loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ragnarson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kaku land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kaku stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michio Kaku! In his post fight interview, Michio Kaku gave a big smile as he said 'Give me more victims to destroy!!!!!! Title fight!!!!!! Bringing home belts to North Korea!! North Korea full of belts as the media says!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1# Ragnarson looks for a takedown but Figueroa sprawls well. Ragnarson looks for a takedown but Figueroa sprawls well. Ragnarson has a takedown stuffed. Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson. Ragnarson throws a body kick that misses. As Ragnarson tries to get set, Figueroa tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnarson manages to avoid the attempt. Bjorn Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Figueroa instigates a clinch. Ragnarson stalling in the clinch but Figueroa improves position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Ragnarson shoots in and bounces Figueroa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ragnarson wants to stand but Figueroa is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1# Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Ragnarson 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. #SUB2# Ragnarson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Figueroa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Figueroa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Figueroa! #REVR# Ragnarson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2# Figueroa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ragnarson's head. Ragnarson wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Figueroa there. Figueroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ragnarson gets full guard. Figueroa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarson's head. Ragnarson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarson 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# Ragnarson stalling. Figueroa tries to roll over but Ragnarson keeps him under control.#T3# Ragnarson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Figueroa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarson on the ground.#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. Ragnarson tries to stand and escape but Figueroa is controlling the position. Ragnarson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Ragnarson seems to be working for a kimura but Figueroa defends the submission attempt. Ragnarson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2# Ragnarson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Ragnarson will probably get the nod. That's time! Figueroa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Figueroa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Figueroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown but Figueroa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ragnarson throws a sloppy head kick and Figueroa moves out of range easily. #TD2# Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ragnarson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2# Ragnarson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Ragnarson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Figueroa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Figueroa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1# A bit of stalling here from Figueroa.
Figueroa is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarson is controlling him. Figueroa is trying to stall.
Figueroa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnarson gets an underhook and turns Figueroa into the cage. Maybe Figueroa would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Figueroa pressing his opponent against the cage. Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Figueroa manages to get underhooks.
Ragnarson letting Figueroa take a breather here.#T2# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenton Figueroa. Figueroa dodges the punch combination from Ragnarson.
Figueroa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ragnarson throws out a counter right but Figueroa avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenton Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Figueroa scores with the left hand. Ragnarson knows he should have avoided that one. Ragnarson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Figueroa circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2# Figueroa gets caught napping as Ragnarson dives in and scores a takedown. Figueroa manages to retain guard.#ES# Figueroa has his feet on Ragnarson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Bjorn Ragnarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Ragnarson rushes Figueroa and presses him up against the cage. Figueroa working hard to break the clinch. Figueroa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3# Ragnarson can't break the clinch.
Figueroa has Ragnarson pressed against the cage, preventing Ragnarson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Ragnarson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely. As Ragnarson tries to get set, Figueroa tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnarson manages to avoid the attempt. Figueroa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarson. Ragnarson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ragnarson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Figueroa is out of range. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Figueroa has a takedown stuffed. Ragnarson thuds a left hand into Figueroa's body.#CL2# Figueroa gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarson. Ragnarson maintains the clinch. #BC2# Ragnarson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ragnarson throws a sloppy head kick and Figueroa moves out of range easily. Ragnarson shoots and misses #CL# and Figueroa moves into the clinch. Ragnarson misses with a hook from the clinch. Figueroa tries to break free but Ragnarson pushes him back against the cage. Ragnarson taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bjorn Ragnarson will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Ragnarson closes the distance and pushes Figueroa back into the cage.#BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot.
Figueroa dives in and grabs Ragnarson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnarson pushes down on Figueroa's head and hops out. Ragnarson swinging wildly here.
Ragnarson misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Figueroa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ragnarson has Figueroa pressed against the cage, preventing Figueroa from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Figueroa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Ragnarson working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Ragnarson jumps into guard, dragging Figueroa to the mat.
#SUB2# Ragnarson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragnarson wants to sweep here but Figueroa controlling him for the moment. Ragnarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Figueroa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ragnarson trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Ragnarson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2# Ragnarson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Figueroa defends well.#T2##ES2# Ragnarson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Figueroa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Figueroa wants to break free but Ragnarson has control.
Figueroa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ragnarson is trying to maintain a safe position but Figueroa gets an underhook and turns Ragnarson into the cage. Ragnarson fails to pull guard.
Figueroa stalls. #BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Ragnarson moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3# Figueroa can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarson looks to land a combination but Figueroa avoids it well. Figueroa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarson. Ragnarson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ragnarson stuffs the takedown attempt from Figueroa. Figueroa gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Ragnarson closes the distance and clinches. Figueroa tries to stall but Ragnarson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Figueroa is pushing Ragnarson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch.
#T4# Figueroa shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenton Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Ragnarson shoots in and gets a takedown into Figueroa's guard. Figueroa controls Ragnarson momentarily but Ragnarson frees himself. Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Ragnarson has gone for a leg lock! Figueroa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ragnarson's guard.#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ragnarson working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjorn Ragnarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ragnarson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bjorn Ragnarson!
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