PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amos Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jimmy Karlsson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Karlsson
vs
Black

188 cm
27
223 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

193 cm
21
290 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amos Black!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Black.

Karlsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karlsson advances to half guard.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karlsson is taking a breather. Black says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karlsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Karlsson is trying for a kimura here. Black looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Karlsson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Karlsson!