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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Bobaszewski avoids the head kick by Mccormick.
#TD2#
Mccormick tries to sprawl but Bobaszewski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mccormick really is a fat lump.
Bobaszewski is looking to advance position but Mccormick won't allow it.
Bobaszewski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bobaszewski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bobaszewski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bobaszewski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mccormick is defending against the submission attempts here by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccormick is pressing down on Bobaszewski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Bobaszewski works over Mccormick with some ground and pound from guard.
Bobaszewski passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Mccormick is not content to let Bobaszewski control the position.
Bobaszewski prevents Mccormick from improving his position.
Mccormick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mccormick throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mccormick has hold of Bobaszewski's hands but Bobaszewski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mccormick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bobaszewski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mccormick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bobaszewski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Mccormick throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SU2#
Bobaszewski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mccormick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mccormick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#
Mccormick is rocked!
Bobaszewski lands a big head kick that sends Mccormick to the canvas! Bobaszewski follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Bobaszewski!
During a confident post fight interview, Krzysztof Bobaszewski 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: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ibrahimovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mccormick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mccormick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Ibrahimovic closes the distance and pushes Mccormick back into the cage.
Ibrahimovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mccormick is trying to pull guard but Ibrahimovic has him pressed against the cage.
Mccormick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Mccormick pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Ibrahimovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mccormick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahimovic is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahimovic is looking to stand up but Mccormick won't let him. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mccormick is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mccormick prevents Ibrahimovic from getting back to his feet.
Mccormick postures up in Ibrahimovic's guard and throws a big left but Ibrahimovic blocks it.
Mccormick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ibrahimovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mccormick 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.
Mccormick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ibrahimovic's head.
Ibrahimovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Ibrahimovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Mccormick gets to his feet - Ibrahimovic follows without any prompting.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up but Mccormick circles away and keeps his distance.#KD2#
Ibrahimovic lands a big head kick that sends Mccormick tumbling to the mat! Ibrahimovic takes a step backwards and waves Mccormick back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Mccormick is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Mccormick has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Ibrahimovic has Mccormick up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Mccormick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibrahimovic dips a shoulder and cracks Mccormick with a mighty uppercut! Mccormick falls back against the cage and Ibrahimovic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mccormick is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ibrahimovic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Saaliste tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mccormick swivels and escapes.
Saaliste tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccormick keeps the fight on the outside.
Saaliste fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mccormick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saaliste manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saaliste shoots in and drives through. Mccormick sprawls well.
Saaliste lands with a nice combination. Mccormick backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Mccormick has been cut.
Mccormick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saaliste gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Mccormick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jerome Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Saaliste.#T1#
Mccormick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saaliste smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Saaliste closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mccormick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mccormick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saaliste walks away with a smile on his face. Mccormick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Saaliste moves into range and clinches up with Mccormick.#TD#
Mccormick pulls guard.
Saaliste passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saaliste sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mccormick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Saaliste happy to just control the position for now. #T2##SU2#
Saaliste stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Saaliste shoots for a takedown but Mccormick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Saaliste rushes Mccormick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mccormick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saaliste smiles and moves away.
Mccormick avoids the head kick by Saaliste.
#CL2#
Saaliste moves into the clinch.
Saaliste is trying to pull guard but Mccormick has him pressed against the cage.
Mccormick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##TD#
Mccormick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saaliste uses from the top position. #SU2#
Saaliste stands and steps away. Mccormick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saaliste with a poor takedown #CL#
and Mccormick counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Mccormick manages to break the clinch.
Saaliste fails to land the takedown.
Saaliste is looking to clinch but Mccormick is avoiding it.
Saaliste tries for a takedown but Mccormick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mccormick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Mccormick rushes Saaliste and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mccormick jumps guard and drags Saaliste to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Saaliste content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Saaliste stands and steps away. Mccormick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Saaliste has managed to clinch.
Saaliste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Mccormick pulls Saaliste into guard.
Mccormick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mccormick wants to improve his position but instead Saaliste has moved into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saaliste passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Saaliste dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Mccormick's cut.
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#
Mccormick is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saaliste.
Saaliste shoots in looking for a takedown. Mccormick tries to sprawl out of it but Saaliste keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mccormick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mccormick doesn't manage to clinch there - Saaliste circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mccormick. No joy for Saaliste on that attempt.
As Saaliste looks to move away, Mccormick throws a big counter combo but Saaliste just gets out of the way.
Jerome Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Saaliste.
Saaliste shoots in but Mccormick avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL#
Mccormick closes the distance and clinches.
Mccormick is trying to pull guard but Saaliste turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mccormick fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Mccormick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jerome Mccormick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saaliste or perhaps it was just good defense by Mccormick, which made it look bad.
Saaliste darts in looking for a takedown but Mccormick gets double underhooks and turns Saaliste into the cage.
Mccormick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mccormick checks a low kick from Saaliste.
Mccormick tries to counter by clinching up but Saaliste breaks away and moves out of range.
Saaliste will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saaliste is breathing heavily.#T2#
Saaliste fails to land the takedown.
Saaliste tried to score with a low kick but Mccormick checks it.
Mccormick wants to clinch.
Saaliste shoots in but Mccormick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saaliste gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Mccormick counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mccormick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saaliste fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saaliste shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Mccormick closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Mccormick jumps guard.
Saaliste won't allow Mccormick to get back to his feet.
Mccormick doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Saaliste controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saaliste trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saaliste prevents Mccormick from getting back to his feet.
Mccormick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saaliste is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Mccormick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Mccormick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Mccormick's cut.
That's time! Mccormick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Saaliste has Mccormick up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccormick tries to pull guard but Saaliste forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mccormick stops a takedown attempt from Saaliste.
Saaliste lands a hook that snaps the head of Mccormick backwards.
Saaliste is trying to force a seperation but Mccormick has the dominant position.#TD#
Mccormick decides to pull guard.
Mccormick 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.#SUB#
Saaliste got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mccormick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saaliste has managed to get both his arms back between Mccormick's legs - danger averted.
Saaliste wants to control from the top but Mccormick keeps moving.
Saaliste stays in close to Mccormick's body and controls the position. #T1#
Saaliste postures up in Mccormick's guard and throws a big left but Mccormick blocks it. #SU2#
Saaliste stands and steps away. Mccormick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mccormick tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Saaliste clinches up with Mccormick and pushes him back against the cage.
Saaliste is trying to break the clinch but Mccormick is controlling him.
Mccormick letting Saaliste take a breather here.
Mccormick tries to pull guard but Saaliste holds him up against the cage and eventually Mccormick drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mccormick jumps guard but Saaliste stands there with Mccormick around his waist. Mccormick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Mccormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccormick tries to pull guard but Saaliste holds him up against the cage and eventually Mccormick drops back down to his feet.
Saaliste looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mccormick tries to pull guard but Saaliste forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mikko Saaliste seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saaliste has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mccormick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saaliste fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mccormick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saaliste just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mccormick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mccormick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saaliste just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Mccormick tries to pull guard but Saaliste forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Saaliste drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saaliste is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mikko Saaliste has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saaliste missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Saaliste gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saaliste fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Saaliste closes the distance and clinches.#T4##TD2#
Saaliste pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saaliste trying to control the position.
Saaliste wants to sweep but no luck.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saaliste. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccormick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mccormick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Saaliste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saaliste has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Saaliste!
Mikko Saaliste 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: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mccormick gets a clinch. #TD2#
Mccormick is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anag is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mccormick to the mat. Mccormick regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Anag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Anag stands up from Mccormick's guard - Anag perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Anag has managed to clinch.
Mccormick has had enough of the clinch but Anag keeps him there for the moment.
Anag has Mccormick pressed against the cage, preventing Mccormick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mccormick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mccormick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mccormick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccormick wants to stand up but Anag is controlling him.
Mccormick really is a fat lump.
Anag showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mccormick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anag on the ground.#T1##SU2#
Anag stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Anag feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mccormick can't keep his opponent in guard - Anag advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mccormick is pressing down on Anag's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anag works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mccormick actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anag is trying for a kimura here. Mccormick looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Anag wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manos Anag!
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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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