PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Register (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mayhem. Register has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. David Karlsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Karlsson
vs
Register

179 cm
24
148 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
147 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Register!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Register fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Register pinned against the cage. Register gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Karlsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Karlsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Register knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Karlsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Register is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Register is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Karlsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Karlsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Register is defending well.
Register is trying to buck Karlsson off.
Karlsson controls the position from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karlsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Register is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Register fails to land with a series of punches.
Register tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Register gets caught flat footed, as Karlsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Register really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Register wants to stand up but Karlsson is controlling him.

Karlsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Register dives on top into guard.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Register's guard.
Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Register has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Register is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karlsson is controlling him.
Register 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson trying to control but Register is working from the bottom.
Register wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karlsson misses with the ground and pound.
Register tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karlsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Register defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Karlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Register keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Register is adopting a defensive guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Register is working from the bottom.
Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karlsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Register's head but Register avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Karlsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Register gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karlsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karlsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Register can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Register is looking to stand up but Karlsson isn't so interested in that idea.

Karlsson drops back looking for a leg! Register is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Register manages to kick Karlsson off! Karlsson jumps back into Register's guard.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Register keeps moving.
Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
Register is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Karlsson wants to free his trapped foot but Register is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Register pushes Karlsson off looking to stand but Karlsson dives back in and keeps control.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Register is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlsson tries to pass to full mount but Register defends it.
Karlsson is working hard here to advance position.
Register is trying to stand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Karlsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Register circles away.
Register wants to clinch.
Register tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Karlsson blocks the leg kick.
Register keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Register misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Register.

Karlsson pushes Register up against the cage in a clinch.
Register swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Register throws an elbow that misses.

Karlsson pulls Register into guard.
Register wants to stand but Karlsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Register defends well.

Karlsson has his foot on Register's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Register works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Register is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Karlsson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Register's back instead.
Register is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Karlsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Karlsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Register trying to get back to his feet but Karlsson is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Register is controlling his hands well.

Karlsson has his opponent's back but Register is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Karlsson.
Register lands a lovely overhand right.
Register looks to clinch

and Karlsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlsson stops Register from standing up.
Register trying to control the position.
Karlsson thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Karlsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karlsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Register is in trouble now - Karlsson has advanced to mount!

Karlsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Register is surviving well by controlling Karlsson's body position as best he can.

Karlsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Register defends it well.
Register is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Karlsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlsson working for a guillotine from mount but Register is in no mood to give up.
Register is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Karlsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Register has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Register defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karlsson.
Register tries to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Donald Register has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Register is squirming around, avoiding Karlsson's attempts to control the action.

Karlsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Register defends it well.
Karlsson throwing strikes here but Register is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Register is working to get back to half guard.

Karlsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Register frees his head quite easily.
Karlsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Karlsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Register is having none of it.

and Karlsson counters with a single leg into guard. Register didn't expect that.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Register is retaining full guard.
Karlsson won't allow Register to get back to his feet.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Register is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Register is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
David Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Register is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Karlsson pulls Register into guard.
Register looking to pass the guard.
Register wants to stand but Karlsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Register thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Karlsson!