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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnvard Ranstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnvard Ranstrom will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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20
214 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnvard Ranstrom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranstrom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ranstrom looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Ranstrom misses.
Ranstrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ranstrom looks gassed!
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Ragnvard Ranstrom has been cut.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas drops back looking for a leg! Ranstrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ranstrom manages to kick Thomas off! Thomas jumps back into Ranstrom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas gets to his feet - Ranstrom follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ranstrom wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ranstrom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thomas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ranstrom misses with a few strikes there.
Ranstrom throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Ranstrom jumps back.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Ranstrom moves out of range easily.
Ranstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas prevents Ranstrom from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ranstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ranstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Ranstrom.
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stands and throws Ranstrom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ranstrom is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
Ranstrom pushes Thomas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thomas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ranstrom gets back to half guard.
Ranstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ranstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ranstrom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ranstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Ranstrom's legs - danger averted.
Thomas stops Ranstrom from standing up.
Ranstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ranstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ranstrom has his feet on Thomas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Thomas misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ragnvard Ranstrom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ranstrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Ranstrom from standing up.
Ranstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ranstrom looking to pass the guard.
Ranstrom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get!
Mark Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas tries to sprawl but Ranstrom drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Ranstrom wants to stand but Thomas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranstrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ranstrom stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Thomas to get to his feet.
Thomas feints and as Ranstrom raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas prevents Ranstrom from getting back to his feet.
Ranstrom is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Ranstrom wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Ranstrom is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ranstrom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ranstrom has escaped and now he's on top!
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ranstrom is aware though and is defending well.
Ranstrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ranstrom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Ranstrom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranstrom not doing much here.
Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Ranstrom trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Ranstrom tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ranstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
Ranstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ranstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Ranstrom is looking for a kimura here.
Ranstrom wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Ranstrom tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thomas.
Thomas wants to control but Ranstrom is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnvard Ranstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ragnvard Ranstrom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ranstrom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice leg kick.
Thomas tries to work over Ranstrom's front leg with a kick but Ranstrom checks it.
Ranstrom blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Ranstrom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ranstrom wants to stand up but Thomas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ranstrom is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Ranstrom stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ranstrom.
Ranstrom dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Ranstrom scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Ranstrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranstrom wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ranstrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ranstrom has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Ranstrom from controlling successfully.
Ranstrom throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working for a triangle but Ranstrom defends it easily.
Ranstrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ranstrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ranstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ranstrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranstrom wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ranstrom defends well.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Ranstrom from standing up.
Ranstrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ranstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mark Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ranstrom 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.
Ranstrom fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown. Ranstrom fights it but they end up in guard.
Ranstrom working a defensive guard but Thomas passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ranstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Thomas.
Ranstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ragnvard Ranstrom.
I think Ranstrom 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mark Thomas!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mark Thomas!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mark Thomas!
Mark Thomas wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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