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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 5
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Pierre clinches up with Ragnarson and pushes him back against the cage. Ragnarson is trying to break the clinch but Pierre is controlling him. A knee to the head by Pierre.
Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks with his arms.
Pierre landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ragnarson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2# Ragnarson pulls guard effortlessly. Pierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pierre's corner is telling him to maintain position. Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Ragnarson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1# Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Ragnarson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierre defends it easily. Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragnarson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ragnarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there. Pierre's corner is telling him to maintain position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pierre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarson holds on and takes a little breather. Pierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Pierre wants to pass the guard but Ragnarson is keeping the position. Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ragnarson controls Pierre momentarily but Pierre frees himself. #T3##SUB2# Ragnarson looking for a guillotine here but Pierre defends easily.
Pierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Pierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pierre looking to pass the guard. Ragnarson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ragnarson controls Pierre momentarily but Pierre frees himself. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Ragnarson in a clinch.
Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pierre tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
Pierre 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. Pierre misses with a knee strike.
Pierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edwin Pierre will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Pierre avoids the head kick by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throws a body kick that misses. #CL# Pierre closes the distance and clinches. Pierre misses with a knee strike.
Pierre landing knees to the head.
Pierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pierre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms. Pierre misses with a knee strike.
Pierre connects with a knee to the head.
Pierre tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A battle for position here, against the cage. Pierre lands with a light punch inside. Pierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Pierre has him pressed against the cage. Edwin Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Ragnarson. Ragnarson is trying to break free. Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Pierre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Pierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Pierre postures up.
Pierre 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. Pierre trying to move into half guard but instead Ragnarson has managed to sweep!#REVB# Ragnarson stands and throws Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Ragnarson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working. #T2# You can see the frustration on Pierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# Ragnarson tries for a kimura but Pierre is defending well. #ES# Pierre throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Ragnarson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Pierre moves into the clinch. A short uppercut from Pierre. #T3# Ragnarson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pierre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pierre with a knee to the head.
Pierre scores with a knee to the head.
Pierre with a knee to the head.
Ragnarson taking a breather. Pierre with a knee to the head.
Edwin Pierre has scored more points in the clinch so far. Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Ragnarson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Ragnarson instigates a clinch. Pierre scores with a knee to the head.
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! Pierre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pierre misses with a knee strike.
#T4# Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierre misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarson has had enough of the clinch but Pierre keeps him there for the moment. Pierre looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarson is blocking nicely.
Pierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Ragnarson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Ragnarson closes the distance and pushes Pierre back into the cage. Pierre misses with a knee to the head. Ragnarson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pierre smiles and moves away.
#CL# Pierre drives through and clinches with Ragnarson against the cage.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Pierre forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Pierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Pierre dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Pierre closes the distance and pushes Ragnarson back into the cage. Ragnarson jumps guard but Pierre stands there with Ragnarson around his waist. Ragnarson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pierre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms. Pierre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pierre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD2# Ragnarson pulls guard successfully.
Pierre stays in close to Ragnarson's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarson is looking to stand up but Pierre isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ragnarson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pierre content to stall in guard here. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Ragnarson working a defensive guard here.
Ragnarson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pierre's guard. #REVB# Ragnarson postures up in Pierre's guard and throws a big left but Pierre blocks it. Pierre keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully. Pierre is looking to stand back up but Ragnarson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pierre. Ragnarson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working. Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarson on the ground.#T2##SU2# Ragnarson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL# Pierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Pierre lands an elbow just above Ragnarson 's eye. #TD# Pierre has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ragnarson is trying to keep an underhook but Pierre manages to get the takedown into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3# Pierre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ragnarson for as long as he can get away with. Ragnarson is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Ragnarson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pierre pulls his head out easily. Pierre controlling the action here. This is a sustained period of stalling by Pierre.#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 trying to control but Pierre postures up.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarson can do to turn this around? Pierre slows the pace down in half guard. Ragnarson tries to roll over but Pierre keeps him under control. Ragnarson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ragnarson. Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ragnarson pulls Pierre in to control the position. Odin Ragnarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Edwin Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pierre 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. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! Edwin Pierre showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Pierre! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2021 |
#R1# Ragnarson throws a sloppy head kick and GroLogrob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ragnarson is trying hard to land a takedown here. GroLogrob sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ragnarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt. GroLogrob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. GroLogrob moves out of range as Ragnarson throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Ragnarson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in GroLogrob's half guard.#SUB2# GroLogrob looking for submissions off his back.#T1# GroLogrob is refusing to be controlled, as Ragnarson sits in half guard. GroLogrob makes his way to full guard. A much better position for GroLogrob. GroLogrob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Ragnarson wants to stand but GroLogrob is controlling his posture from full guard. GroLogrob wants to sweep here but Ragnarson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# GroLogrob throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ragnarson escapes and throws GroLogrob's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Both fighters take a look at the clock. GroLogrob is looking to regain half guard here but Ragnarson keeps moving and retains side control. Ragnarson trying to control the action but GroLogrob is working from the bottom. GroLogrob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ragnarson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# GroLogrob can't do much from the bottom here. Ragnarson tries to move into full mount but can't pass GroLogrob's legs. GroLogrob is positioning himself to get back to half guard. GroLogrob can't do much from the bottom here. #SU# Ragnarson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ragnarson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? GroLogrob is fending him off so far but Ragnarson persists. Nope, GroLogrob circles away and we're back to standing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from GroLogrob! But no joy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him. GroLogrob takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ragnarson fails in his attempt to clinch. Ragnarson doesn't succeed with the takedown and GroLogrob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. GroLogrob keeps the fight on the outside. It seemed like GroLogrob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ragnarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. GroLogrob let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Odin Ragnarson will probably get the nod. That's time! Ragnarson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# GroLogrob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and GroLogrob wants it to stay on the feet. Ragnarson throws a sloppy head kick and GroLogrob moves out of range easily. Odin Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ragnarson tries to clinch up but GroLogrob circles away and keeps his distance. Ragnarson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. GroLogrob throws out a counter right but Ragnarson avoids it with no problem. Ragnarson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by GroLogrob. GroLogrob lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ragnarson with a lazy takedown attempt and GroLogrob counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ragnarson throws a sloppy head kick letting GroLogrob counter with a right hand. Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown. GroLogrob tries to sprawl out of it but Ragnarson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. GroLogrob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Ragnarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has GroLogrob pinned against the cage. GroLogrob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ragnarson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but GroLogrob checks it well. A little jabbing left from GroLogrob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ragnarson doesn't manage to clinch there - GroLogrob circles away.
Odin Ragnarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice defenses there by GroLogrob. And an attempted straight right on the counter from GroLogrob! But no joy. Ragnarson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ragnarson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around GroLogrob's waist but GroLogrob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ragnarson off to one side. Ragnarson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ragnarson is looking to clinch. Nice sprawl there from GroLogrob as Ragnarson shoots in. It seemed like GroLogrob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ragnarson tries to clinch but GroLogrob is having none of it. Ragnarson tries to close the distance and clinch up but GroLogrob swats him away and circles back towards the center. GroLogrob is looking for the big counter here. Ragnarson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. As Ragnarson backs off GroLogrob throws a huge counter combo but Ragnarson manages to avoid it all.#T3# Ragnarson is looking to clinch but GroLogrob is avoiding it.
Olfin GroLogrob seems to be getting the better of the standup. GroLogrob checks a leg kick. Ragnarson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It seemed like GroLogrob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ragnarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but GroLogrob defends well and Ragnarson ends up having to push GroLogrob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. GroLogrob lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. GroLogrob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnarson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! GroLogrob lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. GroLogrob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. A right hand to the body from GroLogrob.
#T4# GroLogrob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. GroLogrob lands with a short shot to the head. GroLogrob lands with a light punch inside. Still in the clinch, GroLogrob scores with a nice short uppercut. 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! GroLogrob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from GroLogrob. GroLogrob struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarson controls his hands.
GroLogrob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head. GroLogrob scores with an uppercut up the middle. GroLogrob lands with a short head shot on the inside. A hook to the body from GroLogrob.
A nice right hand lands inside from GroLogrob. GroLogrob lands with a short shot to the head. GroLogrob lands an uppercut. A short left from GroLogrob. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olfin GroLogrob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# A big left from Ragnarson misses. Ragnarson shoots for a double leg takedown but GroLogrob sprawls well. He's pushed Ragnarson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ragnarson tries for a takedown but GroLogrob circles away easily and GroLogrob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ragnarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but GroLogrob defends well and Ragnarson ends up having to push GroLogrob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him. GroLogrob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
GroLogrob presses Ragnarson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. GroLogrob tries a body shot but Ragnarson blocks it.
GroLogrob lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ragnarson or not. GroLogrob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. GroLogrob lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. GroLogrob has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ragnarson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1# GroLogrob pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. GroLogrob misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for GroLogrob.
A short right from GroLogrob on the inside. GroLogrob lands a body shot in the clinch.
GroLogrob tries a body shot but Ragnarson blocks it.
A right hand to the body from GroLogrob.
GroLogrob cracks Ragnarson with a nice body shot. GroLogrob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. GroLogrob lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Olfin GroLogrob seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A left hand lands to the body for GroLogrob.
GroLogrob pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. GroLogrob lands a body shot. GroLogrob scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarson's head. Good body shot from GroLogrob.
#T2# GroLogrob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. GroLogrob lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! GroLogrob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from GroLogrob. GroLogrob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. GroLogrob scores with an uppercut up the middle. GroLogrob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. GroLogrob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. GroLogrob struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarson controls his hands.
GroLogrob lands a right hand. GroLogrob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. GroLogrob digs a right hand underneath Ragnarson's ribcage. Ragnarson let out a lung full of air as it connected. GroLogrob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# GroLogrob works on Ragnarson's body with a couple of short punches. GroLogrob cracks Ragnarson with a nice body shot. A short left from GroLogrob. GroLogrob lands with a right to the head. GroLogrob pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from GroLogrob. GroLogrob tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarson avoids it by throwing GroLogrob back against the cage. GroLogrob lands a right hand. GroLogrob works on Ragnarson's body with a couple of short punches. GroLogrob lands with a short head shot on the inside. GroLogrob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
GroLogrob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. GroLogrob digs a right hand underneath Ragnarson's ribcage. Ragnarson let out a lung full of air as it connected. 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! GroLogrob lands with a short shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by GroLogrob.
#T4# GroLogrob presses Ragnarson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. GroLogrob stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. GroLogrob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. GroLogrob lands a left hand.
GroLogrob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. GroLogrob stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. GroLogrob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head. GroLogrob cracks Ragnarson with a nice body shot. GroLogrob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. GroLogrob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. GroLogrob working some nice short punches in the clinch. GroLogrob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head. A shot in the inside from GroLogrob. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. GroLogrob scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Olfin GroLogrob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think GroLogrob 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:29 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olfin GroLogrob! During a confident post fight interview, Olfin GroLogrob 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: May 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Mathers closes the distance and pushes Ragnarson back into the cage. Mathers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. Ragnarson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mathers scores with a hook to the body. The referee is keeping an eye on Mathers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mathers lands with a left to the head. Ragnarson can't get the takedown.
Mathers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mathers lands an uppercut. Mathers presses Ragnarson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mathers working Ragnarson over with knees to the body. Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mathers to keep the fight standing.#BC# Mathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Mathers clinches up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mathers has Ragnarson pressed against the cage, preventing Ragnarson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1# Mathers lands a body shot. Ragnarson fails to pull guard.
Marcus Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Ragnarson. Mathers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Knees to the body from Mathers.
Mathers lands with a left to the head. Mathers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Mathers holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragnarson drops back down to his feet.
Mathers has Ragnarson pressed against the cage.
Mathers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Come on Mathers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2# Mathers works on Ragnarson's body with a couple of short punches. Mathers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Good body shot from Mathers.
Mathers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarson looks winded! Mathers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Mathers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mathers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mathers. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mathers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mathers stalling.
Mathers lands a nice knee to the body. Mathers lands a shot to the body. Mathers lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. #T3# Ragnarson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Mathers leaning against his opponent.
Ragnarson is trying to break free. Mathers lands with a left to the head. A bit of stalling here from Mathers.
Mathers lands a shot to the body. Mathers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ragnarson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A right hand to the body from Mathers.
Mathers is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathers. A right handed body shot lands from Mathers.
#T4# Mathers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mathers lands a good knee to the midsection. Ragnarson won't want to take too many of those.#BC# Mathers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Mathers darts in and clinches Ragnarson up against the cage. Mathers pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mathers obliges. Mathers lands with a short shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mathers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. Mathers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Mathers lands a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Mathers dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL# Mathers has closed the distance and engaged Ragnarson in a clinch.
Mathers working Ragnarson over with knees to the body. Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Mathers has him pressed against the cage. Mathers lands a nice shot to the body. Mathers stalling the fight.
Mathers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ragnarson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mathers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mathers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. Ragnarson is trying to break free. Mathers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mathers lands with a right to the head. Mathers controlling the action here for a moment.
Mathers scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnarson is breathing heavily.#T1# A short right from Mathers. Mathers lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Mathers. Mathers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mathers lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Mathers. #BC# Mathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Mathers lands a right hand. Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Mathers forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mathers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarson can do to turn this around? Mathers digs a right hand underneath Ragnarson's ribcage. Ragnarson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mathers lands a left hand.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knees in the clinch landing for Mathers.
A shot in the inside from Mathers. A short body shot lands from Mathers as the two fighters clinch.
Mathers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mathers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ragnarson takes a shot to the head. Mathers leaning his opponent against the cage. Mathers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mathers lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarson looking for a takedown. Marcus Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Ragnarson.#BC# Mathers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL# Mathers gets a clinch. Mathers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ragnarson up against the cage.#BC# Mathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcus Mathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Ragnarson tries to keep at a distance but Mathers has taken the fight into the clinch. Marcus Mathers has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mathers scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarson's head. Mathers scores with a nice hook to the head. Mathers scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarson's head. A short right from Mathers on the inside. Mathers scores with a shoulder strike. Mathers landing knees to the body.
Mathers lands a nice knee to the body. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mathers controlling the action here for a moment.
Mathers pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mathers lands a good knee to the midsection. Ragnarson won't want to take too many of those. Mathers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Mathers. Ragnarson wants to stall.
Mathers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Nice body punch from Mathers. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Mathers dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL# Mathers darts in and clinches Ragnarson up against the cage. Mathers slows down the pace here.
Ragnarson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mathers after a bit of a struggle. Mathers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Mathers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mathers has Ragnarson pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Mathers.#CL# Mathers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Mathers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mathers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnarson has had enough of the clinch but Mathers keeps him there for the moment. Mathers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ragnarson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Mathers on the inside. #BC# Mathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Mathers moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarson. Mathers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ragnarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mathers scores with a hook to the body. Mathers lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. Mathers leaning against his opponent.
Ragnarson jumps guard but Mathers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Marcus Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Ragnarson.#T2##BC# Mathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarson tries to work over Mathers's front leg with a kick but Mathers checks it. Mathers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Mathers gets in close and instigates a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Still in the clinch, Mathers scores with a nice short uppercut. Mathers lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Mathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Mathers clinches up with Ragnarson and pushes him back against the cage. Mathers gets through Ragnarson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mathers gets through Ragnarson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ragnarson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mathers after a bit of a struggle. #BC# Mathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mathers tries to bum rush Ragnarson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Mathers has closed the distance and engaged Ragnarson in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mathers.
#T3# Mathers scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Mathers. Mathers lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarson takes a knee to the side of the body. A shot in the inside from Mathers. Mathers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mathers effectively controlling the action here. Mathers pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarson takes a shot to the head. Mathers gets through Ragnarson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mathers crunches a lovely knee into Ragnarson's ribcage. This has been an exciting period of action! A short uppercut from Mathers. #T4# Mathers has Ragnarson pressed against the cage.
Mathers lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ragnarson is trying to break the clinch but Mathers has him pressed against the cage. Mathers stalls. Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Mathers manages to get underhooks.
Mathers lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mathers lands a body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mathers. Mathers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Odin Ragnarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcus Mathers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mathers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Mathers showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mathers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:24 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Mathers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Ragnarson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harrington, pushing him back 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 Harrington walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Harrington lands a two punch combo.
Harrington throws a right and a left that Ragnarson avoids nicely. Ragnarson throws out a counter right but Harrington avoids it with no problem. Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown but Harrington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Harrington dips to his left and cracks Ragnarson with an uppercut! No joy there for Harrington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harrington tries to bum rush Ragnarson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Harrington rushes Ragnarson and presses him up against the cage. Ragnarson is pushing Harrington up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ragnarson looking for a takedown. Ray Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Ragnarson.#BC# Harrington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Harrington misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrington sprawls well. Harrington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet. As Ragnarson backs away, Harrington returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Ragnarson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ragnarson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Harrington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Harrington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ragnarson is looking to clinch but Harrington is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Harrington. #T2# Harrington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrington wants to clinch. Ragnarson tries to counter by closing the distance. A left lands for Harrington. Some wild striking there from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown and Harrington counters with a lovely shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Harrington lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarson's head back.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrington sprawls well. Harrington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet. Harrington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ragnarson looks winded!#T3##CL# Harrington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ragnarson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Ragnarson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harrington regains guard.
Ragnarson stopping the sweep attempt from Harrington. Harrington wants to get back to his feet but Ragnarson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ragnarson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES# Harrington scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4# Harrington tries to clinch there but Ragnarson circles away.
Ragnarson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Harrington takes a shot right to the bread basket. Harrington scores with a one two! Ragnarson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnarson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ragnarson has his takedown stuffed and Harrington counters with a nice uppercut. Harrington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrington tests Ragnarson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Danga de danga de dang - Harrington scores with a four punch combination! A nice combination there by Harrington.
Harrington is working the combinations to good effect here. Harrington dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarson is looking to clinch. Ragnarson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Harrington dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Harrington tests Ragnarson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ray Harrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ragnarson fails with the takedown and Harrington counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Harrington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harrington duly obliges. #CL2# Ragnarson moves into the clinch.#BC# Harrington manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Ragnarson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harrington sprawls well initially but Ragnarson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Ragnarson is thwarting Harrington's attempts to control the position. Harrington is refusing to be controlled, as Ragnarson sits in half guard. #SU2# Ragnarson decides to return to a standing position. Harrington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarson can do to turn this around? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Left hook, right uppercut from Harrington. #T1# Harrington scores with a jab. Harrington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ragnarson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Harrington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ragnarson tries to clinch up but Harrington circles away and keeps his distance. Ray Harrington is winning the standup battle so far. Ragnarson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrington.
Harrington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnarson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ragnarson tries to counter by closing the distance. Nice sprawl there from Harrington as Ragnarson shoots in. It looked like Harrington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ray Harrington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ragnarson is breathing heavily. Harrington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ragnarson moves in looking to clinch but Harrington pushes him off.#TD2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Harrington gets caught flat footed, as Ragnarson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Harrington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# Ragnarson prevents Harrington from getting back to his feet. Ragnarson controlling from the top position. Ragnarson wants to pass the guard but Harrington is keeping the position. Harrington wants to stand and escape but Ragnarson is having none of it. Odin Ragnarson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Ragnarson postures up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Harrington closes the distance and clinches. Ragnarson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrington's efforts to push away. Ragnarson is struggling to control the position.#BC# Harrington breaks the clinch.
Harrington lands a nice looking body kick. Harrington lunges at Ragnarson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnarson's hand. A shot to the liver by Harrington. Beautiful body shot.#CL2# Ragnarson closes the distance and clinches. Ragnarson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrington's efforts to push away.#T4##BC# Harrington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrington with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2# Ragnarson rushes Harrington and presses him up against the cage. Harrington avoiding damage as Ragnarson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Harrington forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ray Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Ragnarson. Harrington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Harrington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnarson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harrington tries to circle away but Ragnarson has him pinned against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Harrington dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Harrington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown and Harrington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Harrington ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Harrington lands a head shot. A shot to the liver by Harrington. Beautiful body shot. Harrington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrington misses with the combination.
Ray Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrington throws a head kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarson! But no joy. A punch combination from Harrington misses. Harrington looks to land a combination but Ragnarson avoids it well. Harrington swings for the body but Ragnarson moves out of range.
Ragnarson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# Ragnarson tries to clinch there but Harrington circles away.
Ragnarson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Harrington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrington moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRagnarson. Sloppy strikes from Harrington. Those never looked like landing. Jab from Harrington. Ragnarson swinging wildly here.
#CL# Harrington moves into the clinch. Harrington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Harrington breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harrington, as that shot connected.
#T2# Harrington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A nice combination there by Harrington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ragnarson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harrington throws a series of punches but Ragnarson avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Ragnarson has closed the distance and engaged Harrington in a clinch.
Ragnarson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harrington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Harrington gets underhooks to prevent Ragnarson's takedown attempt.
Ray Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Ragnarson. Ragnarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harrington blocking some punches.
Odin Ragnarson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ragnarson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Harrington has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Harrington breaks the clinch.
#T3# Danga de danga de dang - Harrington scores with a four punch combination! Harrington throws a series of punches but Ragnarson avoids them all with ease. Ragnarson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2# Ragnarson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Harrington is trying to stand up here but Ragnarson is controlling him well. Harrington scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ragnarson manages to mount him!
Ragnarson tries to control but Harrington wriggling away. Ragnarson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Ray Harrington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Harrington tries to reverse the position but Ragnarson maintains control. Ragnarson wants to control the pace but Harrington is squirming around nicely. Ragnarson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Ragnarson avoids the attempt from Harrington to control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harrington is looking to get to half guard. Harrington tries to lock up and control but Ragnarson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Ray Harrington showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harrington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Harrington! |
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