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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones scores with a jab. Ragnarson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnarson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Ragnarson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ragnarson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ragnarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnarson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnarson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Ragnarson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Ragnarson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ragnarson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnarson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragnarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Ragnarson throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ragnarson's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Ragnarson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Ragnarson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarson has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarson is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ragnarson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarson is one step ahead there.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Ragnarson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ragnarson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragnarson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ragnarson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson working Jones over with strikes.
Ragnarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnarson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ragnarson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones trying to control but Ragnarson postures up.
Ragnarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ragnarson blocks a jab.
Ragnarson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ragnarson off to one side.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Ragnarson shoots in.
Ragnarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ragnarson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a jab when Ragnarson was well out of range.
Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Ragnarson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Ragnarson postures up.
Ragnarson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
Jones looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones thuds his right hand into Ragnarson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones throws out a counter right but Ragnarson avoids it with no problem.
Jones throws a jab when Ragnarson was well out of range.
Ragnarson needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones works over Ragnarson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones misses with a hook. Ragnarson ducked under it nicely.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones leaves Ragnarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarson is defended easily by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ragnarson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ragnarson cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ragnarson's guard.
Ragnarson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones is fighting to break Ragnarson's control of his arms but Ragnarson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ragnarson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Ragnarson is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnarson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnarson is working away from the top position though.
Ragnarson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ragnarson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ragnarson lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Jones's temple.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ragnarson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 Jones's temple.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Ragnarson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones has hold of Ragnarson's hands but Ragnarson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Ragnarson misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnarson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ragnarson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Gustav Ragnarson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Ragnarson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ragnarson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Ragnarson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Ragnarson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones leaves Ragnarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones jabs Ragnarson right on the nose. Ragnarson blinks but takes it well.
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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Ragnarson!
Our winner, Gustav Ragnarson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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