PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micke Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ragnarson
vs
Wagner

179 cm
34
205 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micke Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wagner sprawls and moves away.
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Ragnarson with that takedown attempt.
Wagner looks to land a left hand but Ragnarson moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wagner just manages to avoid it.

Ragnarson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wagner!
Wagner parries the strikes from Ragnarson easily there. Ragnarson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wagner to escape.
Wagner 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.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but Wagner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarson keeping his opponent close.
Wagner misses with the ground and pound.
Wagner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ragnarson is looking to regain half guard here but Wagner keeps moving and retains side control.
Ragnarson gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Wagner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ragnarson defends it well.
Wagner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnarson defending well though.

Ragnarson looking for submissions off his back.
Wagner throwing shots but Ragnarson is blocking nicely.
Ragnarson tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.

Ragnarson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.
Ragnarson tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wagner with the ground and pound but Ragnarson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ragnarson pulls Wagner in close to his closed guard and prevents Wagner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ragnarson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ragnarson looking for a guillotine here but Wagner defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarson has wrist control.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnarson is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson working some strikes from top position.
Wagner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wagner working a defensive guard here.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnarson lands a couple of elbows.
Ragnarson is fighting to break Wagner's control of his arms but Wagner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ragnarson advances to half guard.
Wagner is trying to maintain the position but Ragnarson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ragnarson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wagner defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson is thwarting Wagner's attempts to control the position.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson is nestled in close to Wagner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wagner controlling the position well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ragnarson connects with a nice short shot to Wagner's temple.
Ragnarson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ragnarson throwing shots but Wagner is blocking nicely.
Ragnarson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ragnarson connects with a nice short shot to Wagner's temple.
Wagner taking some punishment here, with Ragnarson in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnarson is working away from the top position though.
Wagner has his hands clasped together around Ragnarson's back. He's all about the action.
Wagner wants to control but Ragnarson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ragnarson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
That's time! Ragnarson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice sprawl there from Wagner as Ragnarson shoots in.
Wagner throws the left hand but Ragnarson avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Ragnarson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Wagner throws a hook but Ragnarson avoids it easily.

Ragnarson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Wagner has one foot on Ragnarson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ragnarson moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
Ragnarson takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarson.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagner as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Wagner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wagner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
Wagner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ragnarson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Ragnarson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wagner sprawls and moves away.
Wagner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wagner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarson. That did some damage!
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ragnarson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wagner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarson.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown but Wagner sprawls well.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Ragnarson is out of range.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wagner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ragnarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner with a hook.
Ragnarson shoots and misses
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner cracks Ragnarson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner lands with a cross.
Ragnarson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarson is defended easily by Wagner.
Ragnarson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wagner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarson is out of range and Wagner settles back down.
Ragnarson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson fails to land the takedown.
Ragnarson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnarson walks into a jab.
Micke Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnarson shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ragnarson with a poor takedown
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ragnarson shoots in and gets a takedown into Wagner's guard.
Ragnarson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustav Ragnarson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Ragnarson controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner controls Ragnarson momentarily but Ragnarson frees himself.
Ragnarson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wagner pulls Ragnarson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ragnarson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Wagner 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.
Ragnarson stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Ragnarson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ragnarson postures up.
Ragnarson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ragnarson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wagner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micke Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
That's time! Ragnarson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ragnarson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wagner sprawls well initially but Ragnarson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ragnarson is looking to advance position but Wagner won't allow it.
Ragnarson throwing shots but Wagner is blocking nicely.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ragnarson.
Wagner tries to roll over but Ragnarson keeps him under control.
Wagner trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ragnarson lands a nice short elbow.
Wagner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wagner is looking for a sweep. Ragnarson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wagner trying to hold on to Ragnarson's head to control him but Ragnarson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ragnarson.
Wagner trying to control but Ragnarson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Ragnarson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson drops an elbow to the side of Wagner's head.
Ragnarson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ragnarson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wagner trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarson is working Wagner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wagner is pulling down on Ragnarson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarson, at least for the moment.
Wagner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ragnarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnarson cracks Wagner with a solid left hand.
Wagner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wagner won't allow Ragnarson to sweep him here.
Wagner trying to control but Ragnarson is working from the bottom.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner with a nice head shot there.
Wagner won't allow Ragnarson to sweep him here.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson controlling the position.
Wagner is in close to Ragnarson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnarson trying to control the position.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wagner throws an elbow that misses. Ragnarson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wagner's guard. Nice move by Ragnarson!

Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarson is one step ahead there.
Ragnarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wagner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ragnarson distracts Wagner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ragnarson lands a couple of elbows.
Wagner is pulling down on Ragnarson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarson, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Ragnarson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Ragnarson!
After winning the bout, Gustav Ragnarson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.