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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Engbloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Darsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Klaus Engbloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Darsley!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Engbloom there.
Thomas Darsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darsley misses with a takedown attempt
and Engbloom counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Darsley!
Engbloom misses with a head shot.
Darsley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Engbloom.
Darsley is in a horrible position here. Engbloom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darsley looks gassed!
Engbloom unloads with some shots from mount but Darsley bucks and avoids them well.
Engbloom throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Engbloom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darsley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Engbloom.
Engbloom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Engbloom punching from mount but Darsley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engbloom throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Engbloom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Engbloom throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Engbloom has control of Darsley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Darsley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Engbloom throws some wild stikes that Darsley manages to avoid easily.
Engbloom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Darsley is surviving well by controlling Engbloom's body position as best he can.
Darsley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Engbloom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Engbloom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Darsley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Darsley blocking the ground and pound.
Engbloom looking to finish with strikes here!
Engbloom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Engbloom throwing strikes here but Darsley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Engbloom thowing shots but they're missing.
Engbloom thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Engbloom looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom looking to finish with strikes here!
Engbloom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engbloom has hold of Darsley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Darsley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Engbloom throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Darsley blocking the ground and pound.
Darsley blocking the ground and pound.
Engbloom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Engbloom is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Darsley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Engbloom landing strikes from the mount and Darsley is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Darsley is looking to escape.
Engbloom landing shots from mount.
Engbloom with the ground and pound from mount.
Engbloom is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Darsley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Darsley shrugs it off.
Engbloom looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Engbloom throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Engbloom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Engbloom throws a series of strikes that have Darsley backpedaling.
Engbloom tries to land a front kick but Darsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Engbloom lands a jab to Darsley's midsection.
Darsley tries to sprawl but Engbloom drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Engbloom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Engbloom throwing shots but Darsley is blocking nicely.
Engbloom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Engbloom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darsley's head.
Engbloom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Engbloom frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Engbloom throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Darsley is breathing heavily.
Engbloom punching from mount but Darsley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engbloom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Engbloom looking for a guillotine from mount but Darsley is having none of it.
Engbloom working for a guillotine from mount but Darsley is in no mood to give up.
Engbloom thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Engbloom controlling the pace for now.
Engbloom has hold of Darsley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Darsley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Engbloom throws some wild stikes that Darsley manages to avoid easily.
Engbloom is working for a guillotine from mount but Darsley frees his head quite easily.
Engbloom wants to finish this one by submission but Darsley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Engbloom.
Engbloom throws some wild stikes that Darsley manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom tries to control but Darsley wriggling away.
Engbloom throwing strikes here but Darsley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Darsley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Engbloom.
Engbloom looking to control but Darsley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engbloom thowing shots but they're missing.
Engbloom is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Darsley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Engbloom punching from mount but Darsley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Darsley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Engbloom.
Engbloom throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Engbloom punching from mount but Darsley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Engbloom looking to ground and pound but Darsley is blocking nicely.
Engbloom looking to finish with strikes here!
Engbloom looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Engbloom dominated that second round.
That's time! Engbloom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Engbloom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Engbloom.
Darsley tries for a takedown but Engbloom circles away easily
and Engbloom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Darsley's guard now.
Engbloom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Engbloom trying to control but Darsley is working from the bottom.
Engbloom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darsley keeping full guard, as Engbloom tries to pass.
Engbloom throwing strikes but missing.
Darsley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engbloom trying to control but Darsley is working from the bottom.
Engbloom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Darsley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Engbloom.
Engbloom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Engbloom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Engbloom trying to control but Darsley is working from the bottom.
Engbloom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Engbloom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Darsley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engbloom.
Engbloom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darsley defends it well.
Engbloom throwing shots but Darsley is blocking nicely.
Engbloom is looking to take a break and control but Darsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engbloom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom seems to be looking for submissions.
Engbloom wants to take a breather but Darsley is having none of it.
Engbloom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darsley defending well though.
Darsley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engbloom.
Engbloom 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.
Engbloom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Darsley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Engbloom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darsley's head.
Engbloom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Engbloom wants to work for an arm triangle but Darsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Darsley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engbloom.
Darsley wants to get back to full guard.
Darsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klaus Engbloom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engbloom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Engbloom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas Darsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Engbloom in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Engbloom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Engbloom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Engbloom!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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