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Event:
LH34: Strife vs Blaker
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bjarnason is defended easily by Laponov.
Bjarnason moves out of range as Laponov throws a body kick.
Bjarnason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laponov avoids it really well and circles away.
Laponov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bjarnason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laponov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Bjarnason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laponov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laponov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Laponov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bjarnason to the ground. Laponov is now in Bjarnason's guard.
Laponov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjarnason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjarnason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bjarnason keeping moving, preventing Laponov from controlling successfully.
Laponov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laponov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Laponov throws a big right hand that misses.
Laponov throwing strikes but missing.
Bjarnason punching from the bottom.
Laponov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laponov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laponov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjarnason keeps working.
Laponov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Laponov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bjarnason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bjarnason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laponov on the ground.
Laponov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bjarnason is not content to let Laponov control the position.
Bjarnason is trying to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Laponov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laponov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laponov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Laponov tries for a kimura but Bjarnason is defending well. #SUB2#
Laponov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bjarnason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Laponov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bjarnason, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Laponov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bjarnason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bjarnason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjarnason tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Laponov is trying to get an arm triangle but Bjarnason is defending well. #T3#
Bjarnason is trying to control Laponov's posture but Laponov avoids it. #SUB2#
Bjarnason throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here� Laponov has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Bjarnason. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Laponov off and Laponov celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Laponov!
A very excited looking Igor Laponov 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:
LH31: Strife vs Deluxe II
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Sands stuffs the takedown attempt from Bjarnason. Bjarnason gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjarnason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sands circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Sands has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Sands clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Sands on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sands.
Bjarnason is looking for a takedown.
Bobby Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Bjarnason.
Sands works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sands lands with a short shot to the head.
Sands lands a hook that snaps the head of Bjarnason backwards.
Bjarnason working hard to break the clinch.
Bjarnason wants to break free but Sands has control.
Bjarnason tries to break the clinch but Sands is controlling the position.
Sands lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bjarnason backwards.
A hook to the body from Sands.
Sands lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Bjarnason is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sands.
Bjarnason is still on wobbly legs! Can Sands finish him?
Sands throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bjarnason seems to have recovered his senses.
Bjarnason looks winded!
Sands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bjarnason backwards.
Sands creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bjarnason's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bjarnason drops to his knees and Sands pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Sands!
Bobby Sands took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bjarnason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parenti did well to prevent Bjarnason getting side control.
Parenti taking some punishment here, with Bjarnason in his half guard.
Parenti wants to improve his position but Bjarnason is controlling well.
Well, if Bjarnason is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Parenti trying to control here.
Parenti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjarnason.
Parenti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bjarnason has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parenti is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parenti taking some punishment here, with Bjarnason in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjarnason 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.
Bjarnason slips a nice elbow through Parenti's hands, connecting with Parenti's forehead.
Bjarnason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Parenti is rocked!
Bjarnason lands strikes from half guard.
Parenti is still in real trouble! Can Bjarnason finish him?#T1#
Bjarnason is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Parenti is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bjarnason fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Parenti from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bjarnason! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Bjarnason!
Ragnar Bjarnason thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Bjarnason dives in and grabs Ahmad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmad pushes down on Bjarnason's head and hops out.
Ahmad is looking for the big counter here.
Ahmad looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ahmad enables Bjarnason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ahmad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bjarnason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ahmad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjarnason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjarnason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bjarnason with a nice head shot there.
Bjarnason is working Ahmad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bjarnason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahmad has momentary wrist control but Bjarnason slips an elbow through the middle.
Bjarnason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjarnason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Ahmad is rocked!#SU#
Bjarnason gets to his feet. Ahmad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Bjarnason shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ahmad's guard.
Ahmad is still in real trouble! Can Bjarnason finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjarnason loads up on a big left hand. Ahmad felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bjarnason looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ahmad can't hide his disappointment, as Bjarnason celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Bjarnason!
During a confident post fight interview, Ragnar Bjarnason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Biah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjarnason, pushing him back against the cage.
Biah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Ragnar Bjarnason has been cut.#TD2#
Biah pulls guard successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bjarnason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjarnason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bjarnason landing with the ground and pound.
Bjarnason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bjarnason trying to control but Biah is working from the bottom.
Bjarnason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Biah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bjarnason defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjarnason is looking to work some ground and pound but Biah has wrist control.
Bjarnason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bjarnason controlling from the top position. #T1#
Bjarnason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bjarnason trying to control but Biah is working from the bottom.
Bjarnason postures up and lands a big shot to Biah's brow.
Bjarnason scoring with some ground and pound.
Bjarnason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjarnason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjarnason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bjarnason cracks Biah with a solid left hand.#T2#
Bjarnason postures up and lands a big shot to Biah's brow.
Bjarnason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bjarnason chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Biah is rocked!
Bjarnason trying to control the position from guard on top but Biah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjarnason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjarnason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biah looks winded!
Bjarnason landing some decent shots from guard.
Biah is still in real trouble! Can Bjarnason finish him?#T3#
Bjarnason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Biah seems to have recovered his senses.
Bjarnason chips away with some ground and pound.
Bjarnason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjarnason stands up over Biah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bjarnason stands up over Biah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bjarnason landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Biah is working an open guard so Bjarnason takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bjarnason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biah avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##TD#
Bjarnason manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Biah on his heels. He'll look to pass Biah's guard now, I'm sure.
Bjarnason is stalling in the full guard.
Bjarnason cracks Biah with a solid left hand.
Bjarnason controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjarnason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Bjarnason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Bjarnason's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Bjarnason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Biah quickly recovers to half guard.
Bjarnason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Biah wants to control but Bjarnason is keeping busy.
Biah is looking for a sweep. Bjarnason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bjarnason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biah is looking for a sweep. Bjarnason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bjarnason seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bjarnason lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Bjarnason there.
Biah is breathing heavily.
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. Bjarnason connects with a nice short shot to Biah's temple.
Ragnar Bjarnason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjarnason scores with a big shot! Biah's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Biah! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Bjarnason!
Ragnar Bjarnason thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Bjarnason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Severson pinned against the cage. Severson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Bjarnason dives in and scores a takedown into Severson's guard.
Severson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjarnason is controlling him.
Bjarnason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Severson's head.
Severson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjarnason with a nice head shot there.
Bjarnason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bjarnason cracks Severson with a big right hand but Severson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Bjarnason lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bjarnason taking a breather here.
Bjarnason working the ground and pound.
Bjarnason cracks Severson with a big right hand but Severson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bjarnason lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bjarnason is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Severson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Severson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Severson is looking for a sweep.
Bjarnason is putting a hurting on Severson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Severson is pushing Bjarnason's head away, looking to escape. Bjarnason manages to hold on to the position though.
Bjarnason lands some shots froms side control.
Severson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Bjarnason is staying tight to Severson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Severson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Severson tries to get out of the position.
Severson taking a bit of punishment here - Bjarnason scoring with strikes.
Bjarnason is chipping away with strikes.
Severson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjarnason connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Severson some visible discomfort.
Severson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bjarnason on the ground.
Bjarnason working the ground and pound from side control.
Severson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bjarnason slows the pace down.
Bjarnason is working Severson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bjarnason cracks Severson with a big right hand but Severson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bjarnason in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bjarnason lands an elbow.
Bjarnason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Severson wants to get back to his feet but Bjarnason drags him back down.
Bjarnason looks up at the clock and then as Severson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bjarnason smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Severson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bjarnason landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Severson is rocked!
Bjarnason works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Severson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjarnason working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bjarnason in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Severson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bjarnason turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Bjarnason!
Our winner, Ragnar Bjarnason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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