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Event:
AON 2
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Sto darts in and clinches Ragnarsen up against the ropes.
Ragnarsen tries a body shot but Sto blocks it.
Ragnarsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sto blocks the elbow strike.
Sto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsen backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sto.
Sto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen looks winded!
Sto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sto.
Sto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sto lands with a light punch inside.
Sto cracks Ragnarsen with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sto lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Sto.
Sto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sto lands a shot to the body.
Sto tries to work over Ragnarsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sto - that landed with a thud.
Sto cracks Ragnarsen with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Ragnarsen goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Ragnarsen wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Patrick Sto!
Patrick Sto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Flair 65
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Ragnarsen.
Crusader falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Ragnarsen counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsen.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsen pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Ragnarsen breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crusader misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crusader on the side of the head.
Ragnarsen scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Crusader has closed the distance and engaged Ragnarsen in a clinch.
A short right from Ragnarsen on the inside. #BC2#
Ragnarsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Ragnarsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crusader on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnarsen. Ragnarsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Crusader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsen.
Crusader loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsen slips the punch.
Crusader has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Crusader moves into the clinch.
Crusader tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsen avoids it by throwing Crusader back against the cage.
Crusader is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsen is controlling him.
Crusader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ragnarsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ragnarsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crusader up against the cage.
Ragnarsen dodges an elbow strike from Crusader .
Ragnarsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Crusader drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ragnarsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crusader swinging wildly here.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Ragnarsen sends Crusader down but not out. Ragnarsen dives into side control looking to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsen cracks Crusader with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crusader is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crusader is trying to escape the position but Ragnarsen is controlling the position.
Crusader is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ragnarsen slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Ragnarsen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Check out the look on Ragnarsen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ragnarsen working the ground and pound from side control.
Crusader might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SU2#
Ragnarsen stands up. #CL#
Crusader forces Ragnarsen back against the cage and clinches.
Ragnarsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ragnarsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crusader drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ragnarsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crusader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsen lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnarsen.
Crusader is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsen slowing the pace effectively.
Ragnarsen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ragnarsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnarsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crusader seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ragnarsen can turn it around.#T4#
Ragnarsen landing knees to the body.
Ragnarsen lands an 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!
Ragnarsen lands an elbow inside that Crusader shrugs off.
Ragnarsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ragnarsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crusader is working for takedown but Ragnarsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Righteous Crusader . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarsen scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Ragnarsen to work.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ragnarsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Ragnarsen breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Ragnarsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ragnarsen lands a head shot.
Ragnarsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crusader misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ragnarsen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crusader has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnarsen lands a high kick!
Einar Ragnarsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ragnarsen closes the distance and pushes Crusader back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ragnarsen lands a left hand.
Crusader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsen stalls.
Ragnarsen lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Ragnarsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Ragnarsen tries to keep at a distance but Crusader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Einar Ragnarsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ragnarsen stalling.
Crusader is trying to pull guard but Ragnarsen has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsen'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.
Nice elbow from Ragnarsen. #BC2#
Ragnarsen breaks from the clinch.
Ragnarsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Ragnarsen and sends Crusader crashing to the mat! Ragnarsen follows him down to the mat - Crusader regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Crusader is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oh Crusader is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnarsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crusader seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Ragnarsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ragnarsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ragnarsen working over Crusader with some ground and pound. Crusader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ragnarsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ragnarsen drops an elbow to the side of Crusader 's head.
Ragnarsen is taking a breather. Crusader says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crusader knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarsen on the ground.
Ragnarsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Ragnarsen connects with a nice short shot to Crusader 's temple. #T3#
Ragnarsen drops an elbow to the side of Crusader 's head.
Ragnarsen scores with a big shot! Crusader 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Crusader ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Ragnarsen!
After the fight, Einar Ragnarsen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Flair 60
Date: Oct 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Ragnarsen lands with a hook. Terranova tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Einar Ragnarsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsen misses with a left hand
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ragnarsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terranova is out of range and Ragnarsen settles back down.
Terranova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen lands a jab to Terranova's midsection.
Terranova blocks a low kick nicely.
Terranova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarsen is out of range and Terranova settles back down.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Ragnarsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Terranova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ragnarsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ragnarsen throws a leg kick which misses Terranova's front leg but catches the back leg as Terranova tries to avoid it.
Ragnarsen misses with a wild combination.
Terranova flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsen steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsen's head but Ragnarsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsen misses.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragnarsen. That snapped Terranova's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsen throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Ragnarsen tried to score with a low kick but Terranova checks it.
Terranova keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Terranova blocks the low kick.
Terranova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsen's head but Ragnarsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Terranova takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsen. That did some damage!
Terranova feints and then cracks Ragnarsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsen down.
Ragnarsen takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Terranova was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Terranova finds it's way through Ragnarsen's defenses.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsen is looking to clinch.
Ragnarsen looks to land a right hand but Terranova moved out of range.
Ragnarsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terranova is out of range and Ragnarsen settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ragnarsen misses with a body kick.
Ragnarsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
#T2#
Ragnarsen throws a chopping leg kick but Terranova manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnarsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terranova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnarsen misses with a straight left.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Terranova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Terranova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Terranova checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen throws a head kick that misses
and Terranova counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ragnarsen lands a leg kick that knocks Terranova off balance momentarily.
Terranova motions for Ragnarsen to come forward. Terranova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Ragnarsen blocks the leg kick.
Ragnarsen checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen misses with a wild combination.
Terranova feints a counter leg kick.
Ragnarsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Ragnarsen misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Terranova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ragnarsen's knee momentarily.
Ragnarsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terranova.
Ragnarsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terranova.
Ragnarsen throws the left hand but Terranova avoids the punch easily.
Terranova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Ragnarsen.
A low kick lands for Terranova.
Ragnarsen swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsen misses with a wild combination.
Ragnarsen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ragnarsen misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova. #T4#
Ragnarsen thumps Terranova with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsen takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Terranova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Terranova checks a leg kick.
Terranova misses with a leg kick.
Terranova swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terranova.
Terranova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terranova is out of range and Ragnarsen settles back down.
Terranova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsen.
Terranova appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ragnarsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Ragnarsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ragnarsen clinches up against the ropes.
Ragnarsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Ragnarsen lands a leg kick that knocks Terranova off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsen misses.
Ragnarsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnarsen thumps Terranova with a low kick.
Terranova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsen's head back.
Ragnarsen checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnarsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Terranova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Terranova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ragnarsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terranova can do to turn this around?
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnarsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnarsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsen misses.
Terranova checks the leg kick nicely there.
Einar Ragnarsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsen.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
Ragnarsen throws a lazy head kick
and Terranova counters with a leg kick.
Terranova tries to land a leg kick but Ragnarsen saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnarsen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ragnarsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terranova tries to land a leg kick but Ragnarsen saw it coming and moves away.
Terranova wants to slow Ragnarsen down by chopping away at his legs.
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsen misses with a straight left.
Terranova was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Einar Ragnarsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsen slips the punch.
Ragnarsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
Ragnarsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Ragnarsen misses.
A leg kick checked by Ragnarsen.#T2#
Ragnarsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
Ragnarsen throws a nice looking combination but Terranova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terranova flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsen steps away.
A shot to the liver by Ragnarsen. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Terranova checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen lands a high kick!
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnarsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terranova moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen backing away here, and Terranova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terranova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnarsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsen misses with a hook. Terranova ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Terranova throws a low kick but Ragnarsen avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terranova.#T3#
Ragnarsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terranova.
Terranova throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ragnarsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Ragnarsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsen moved out of range.
Ragnarsen walks into a left hand.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Ragnarsen checks it.
Ragnarsen throws a low kick, looking for Terranova's leg but Terranova calmly moves out of range.
Terranova flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsen steps away.
Ragnarsen throws a front kick aimed at Terranova's knee but Terranova avoids it well.
Ragnarsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Terranova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnarsen can pounce on him.
Ragnarsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnarsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Ragnarsen wants to slow Terranova down by chopping away at his legs.
Terranova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terranova lands with a hook. Ragnarsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Terranova is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnarsen is looking for a counter combo.
Ragnarsen throws a head kick but Terranova moves out of range.
Ragnarsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Terranova.
Terranova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ragnarsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Terranova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Terranova feints a counter leg kick.
Ragnarsen throws a leg kick but Terranova checks it.
Terranova blocks a jab.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsen. That did some damage!
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsen motions for Terranova to come forward. Ragnarsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ciro Terranova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ragnarsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsen saw that one coming.
Ragnarsen swings for the body but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Ragnarsen's leg. Ragnarsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnarsen blocks a jab.
Terranova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ragnarsen misses with a leg kick
and Terranova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ragnarsen's knee momentarily.
Ragnarsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Terranova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnarsen wants to slow Terranova down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheers as Ragnarsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Terranova doesn't seem phased though.
Terranova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnarsen checks a leg kick.
Terranova checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Terranova.#T1#
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen motions for Terranova to come forward. Ragnarsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova blocks a jab.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsen. That did some damage!
Terranova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnarsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnarsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnarsen misses with a body shot.
Terranova throws out a leg kick but Ragnarsen moves out of range and Terranova only half commits.
Terranova connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnarsen scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Terranova misses.
Terranova connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnarsen misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Terranova only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ragnarsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terranova.#T2#
Good leg kick by Terranova.
No joy there for Ragnarsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Terranova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnarsen on the side of the head.
Ragnarsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
Ragnarsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Terranova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Terranova checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen blocks a jab.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terranova avoids the head kick by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Terranova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Ragnarsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsen. That did some damage!
Ragnarsen motions for Terranova to come forward. Ragnarsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsen is wise to it.
Ragnarsen catches Terranova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Terranova.
Ragnarsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Terranova. That did some damage!
Ragnarsen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick from Terranova misses.
Terranova keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnarsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsen throws a leg kick
and Terranova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnarsen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Terranova is out of range.
Ragnarsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
Terranova moves away from the strike by Ragnarsen.
Terranova scores with a nice strike.
Ragnarsen swings widly with a right hand
and Terranova counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Terranova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Terranova misses its intended target.
Ragnarsen misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarsen scores with a one two! Terranova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terranova with a nice calf kick.
Ragnarsen checks a low kick from Terranova.
Ragnarsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnarsen misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen misses with a jab to the body
and Terranova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ragnarsen's knee momentarily.
Ragnarsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ragnarsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Terranova 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ciro Terranova! |
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Event:
CTBA: Out With A Bang
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Ragnarsen throws out a powerful jab.
Ragnarsen misses with a few strikes there.
Dragon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dragon there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Dragon moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsen.#BC#
Ragnarsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ragnarsen lands a head kick!
Dragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragon takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Dragon clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Ragnarsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ragnarsen connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsen. That's going to slow Dragon down.
Ragnarsen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#KD#
Ragnarsen scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Dragon to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT#It looks like The Paladin Dragon has been cut.#T1#
Ragnarsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsen closes the distance and catches Dragon with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Dragon is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Dragon is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Dragon is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Ragnarsen takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Einar Ragnarsen!
Einar Ragnarsen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CTBA: Bowser Vs Mata
Date: Sep 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Ragnarsen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Ragnarsen misses. #CL2#
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taylor is keeping busy.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor working aggressively here.
A short right from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsen can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsen.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsen is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ragnarsen has his back to the ropes.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsen.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of 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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Ragnarsen tries to tie him up.
Taylor misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsen.
#T1#
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnarsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Ragnarsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Ragnarsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarsen lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ragnarsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsen is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Taylor doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ragnarsen crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ragnarsen's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Taylor!
A less than humble Noah Taylor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CTBA: Thighpunch Vs Arnason
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Ragnarsen ducks under a wild hook from Cholo.
Ragnarsen cracks Cholo with an open hand slap.
Cholo misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsen saw that one coming.
Ragnarsen lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
Cholo throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsen ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Cholo finds it's way through Ragnarsen's defenses.
That kick from Ragnarsen tenderised Cholo's leg. Cholo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnarsen misses with a low kick as Cholo jumps back.
Ragnarsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarsen slips under a jab.
Ragnarsen takes a swing at Cholo's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsen scores with a nice head shot.
Cholo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsen staggers Cholo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Cholo looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Ragnarsen is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Einar Ragnarsen!
A less than humble Einar Ragnarsen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CTBA: Ridderinkhof Vs Cholo
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Vi looks to land a combination but Ragnarsen avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen stalks Vi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vi's face. Vi staggers backwards, shaken.
Ragnarsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vi is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Vi misses its intended target. #CL2#
Ragnarsen gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsen lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ragnarsen scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnarsen looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Ragnarsen breaks from the clinch.
Ragnarsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vi momentarily.
#ROC2#Vi is rocked!
BAM! Ragnarsen delivers a spinning backfist that drops Vi like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Einar Ragnarsen!
In his post fight interview, Einar Ragnarsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Igor Vi was interviewed post fight and said 'He wouldn't survive another 5 minutes with me.'. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Sao Paulo
Date: Jun 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Ragnarsen misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
P Cruz throws a one two combo.
Ragnarsen swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnarsen connects with a jab.
Ragnarsen walks into a stiff left hand from P Cruz.
Ragnarsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by P Cruz.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
P Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Ragnarsen misses
and P Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnarsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnarsen misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from P Cruz does no damage.
As P Cruz looks to move away, Ragnarsen throws a big counter combo but P Cruz just gets out of the way.#CL2#
P Cruz has Ragnarsen up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
P Cruz darts in and clinches Ragnarsen up against the ropes.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
Ragnarsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ragnarsen stuns P Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
P Cruz rushes Ragnarsen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen throws an elbow that misses.
Ragnarsen looking to stall.
Ragnarsen trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
P Cruz avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from P Cruz.
#BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsen doesn't manage to clinch there - P Cruz circles away.
Ragnarsen throws the left hand but P Cruz avoids the punch easily.
P Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsen.
P Cruz tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsen is wise to it.#T2#
P Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsen misses with a few strikes there.
P Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsen.
P Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by P Cruz.
P Cruz works the jab nicely.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Ragnarsen moves out of range. #CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Ragnarsen scores with a nice strike.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Ragnarsen is rocked!
P Cruz ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ragnarsen out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo P Cruz! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Saitama
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a double jab.
Ragnarsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbossa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ragnarsen scrambles back to his feet.
Barbossa misses with a double jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Ragnarsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Ragnarsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragnarsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbossa misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Ragnarsen has Barbossa up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsen fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa avoiding damage as Ragnarsen throws knees to the body.
Barbossa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbossa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Barbossa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ragnarsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ragnarsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbossa checks it well.
Barbossa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbossa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen lands with a nice combination. Barbossa backs away looking to recover.
Ragnarsen tries to bum rush Barbossa with a series of wild strikes but Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnarsen wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbossa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Ragnarsen scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsen tries to bum rush Barbossa with a series of wild strikes but Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbossa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danga de danga de dang - Ragnarsen scores with a four punch combination!
Barbossa punishes Ragnarsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Ragnarsen throws a low kick but Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Ragnarsen throws an off balance right hand
and Barbossa counters with a two punch combo.
Ragnarsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbossa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnarsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick lands for Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbossa tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Ragnarsen clinches up against the ropes.
Ragnarsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Barbossa can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsen controls the action.
Ragnarsen misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Barbossa tries to stall but Ragnarsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragnarsen tries to throw a body punch but Barbossa avoids it by throwing Ragnarsen back against the ropes.
Barbossa is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsen has the dominant position.
Ragnarsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barbossa managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsen.
Barbossa can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsen controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnarsen.
Barbossa avoiding damage as Ragnarsen throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbossa is trying to stall.
Ragnarsen managing to block the knees to the body from Barbossa.
Ragnarsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barbossa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ragnarsen is keeping busy.
Barbossa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsen backwards. #T4#
Ragnarsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbossa.
Barbossa avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsen, against the ropes.
Ragnarsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barbossa avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsen, against the ropes.
Barbossa wants to stall.
#BC#
Ragnarsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragnarsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsen moves out of range easily.
Barbossa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Barbossa looks to move away, Ragnarsen throws a big counter combo but Barbossa just gets out of the way.
Ragnarsen connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbossa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbossa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Ragnarsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barbossa tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbossa backs up against the ropes.
A nice combination there by Barbossa.
Ragnarsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbossa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbossa dodges the punch combination from Ragnarsen.
Barbossa unleashes a big counter combination but Ragnarsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD#
Ragnarsen looks low and kicks high, catching Barbossa right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#Barbossa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hector Barbossa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsen misses with a wild combination.
Barbossa connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarsen's belly button to the back.
Ragnarsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ragnarsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbossa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbossa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ragnarsen jabs Barbossa right on the nose. Barbossa blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Barbossa closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnarsen can't find room to land a body shot as Barbossa controls the action.
Ragnarsen leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ragnarsen taking a breather.
Barbossa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsen slowing the pace effectively.
Ragnarsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Ragnarsen tries to stall but Barbossa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragnarsen is looking to control Barbossa's arms but Barbossa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ragnarsen has his back to the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Einar Ragnarsen.
Barbossa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barbossa slips under a jab from Ragnarsen.
Barbossa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Barbossa dodges the punch combination from Ragnarsen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbossa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbossa throws a nice head kick!
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ragnarsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Ragnarsen scores with the left hand. Barbossa knows he should have avoided that one.
Ragnarsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Ragnarsen closes the distance and pushes Barbossa back into the ropes.
Ragnarsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbossa can do to turn this around?
Barbossa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen prevents Barbossa from breaking the clinch.
Barbossa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ragnarsen avoids it.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ragnarsen stalling in the clinch but Barbossa improves position.
Ragnarsen wants to stall.
Ragnarsen misses with a body punch.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Ragnarsen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ragnarsen lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Barbossa.
Barbossa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsen's elbow.
Barbossa tries to work over Ragnarsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsen trying to stall but Barbossa improves his position.
Ragnarsen trying to land knees to the body.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T4#
Ragnarsen blocks a body shot from Barbossa.
Ragnarsen lands an uppercut.
Barbossa is trying to stall.
Ragnarsen avoids the elbow strike from Barbossa, against the ropes.
Ragnarsen is stalling here.
Barbossa misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarsen trying to land knees to the body.
Barbossa stalling in the clinch but Ragnarsen improves position.
Ragnarsen stalling.
Barbossa wants to stall.
Ragnarsen blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Ragnarsen will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Hector Barbossa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Barbossa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsen.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsen.
Barbossa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa throws a solid leg kick but Ragnarsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbossa.
Ragnarsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ragnarsen throws a sloppy head kick and Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Barbossa sizes up Ragnarsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ragnarsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbossa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnarsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbossa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ragnarsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbossa misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarsen throws a right and a left that Barbossa avoids nicely. #T1#
Barbossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbossa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbossa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ragnarsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Ragnarsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa throws a counter combo.
Barbossa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbossa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnarsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ragnarsen swings for the body but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbossa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsen saw that one coming.
Ragnarsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ragnarsen duly obliges.
Barbossa is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsen looks to land a combination but Barbossa avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ragnarsen throws a series of punches but Barbossa moves out of range.
Ragnarsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbossa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbossa moves out of range as Ragnarsen strikes.#T2#
Barbossa tries to clinch up.
Barbossa connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbossa throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsen moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnarsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbossa is looking to clinch but Ragnarsen is avoiding it.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbossa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Einar Ragnarsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbossa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbossa.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
Ragnarsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnarsen throws the left hand but Barbossa avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Ragnarsen misses with a kick to the body.
Barbossa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Barbossa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbossa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsen circles away.
Ragnarsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ragnarsen!
Ragnarsen avoids the body shot from Barbossa.
Ragnarsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Einar Ragnarsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnarsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD#
Ragnarsen scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Barbossa beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa tries to work over Ragnarsen's front leg with a kick but Ragnarsen checks it.
Ragnarsen closes the distance and catches Barbossa with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Barbossa is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Barbossa is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Barbossa is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Ragnarsen takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Einar Ragnarsen!
Einar Ragnarsen is the new light heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Hector Barbossa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel... Cold'. |
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