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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Steptoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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287 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
15 - 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Steptoe!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steptoe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steptoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James Steptoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson forces Steptoe back against the cage and clinches.
Steptoe is trying to pull guard but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Steptoe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karlsson to keep the fight standing.
Jimmy Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steptoe.
Karlsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Steptoe is trying to keep an underhook but Karlsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steptoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karlsson is trying to control. Steptoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but Steptoe defending well.
Steptoe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Steptoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Karlsson.
Karlsson works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steptoe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Karlsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Karlsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Steptoe is defending well.
Karlsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Steptoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steptoe wants to get back to his feet.
Karlsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steptoe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karlsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steptoe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steptoe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Karlsson easily slips into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson breaks from Steptoe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Steptoe is trying to stand up.
Karlsson tries to control but Steptoe wriggling away.
Steptoe is bucking up trying to escape but Karlsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Karlsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Steptoe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Karlsson with a couple of short strikes.
Steptoe is rocked!
Steptoe tries to buck Karlsson off but he can't manage it.
Steptoe is still in real trouble! Can Karlsson finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Karlsson! Steptoe is hurt baaadly! Karlsson is firing away with more strikes - Steptoe is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Karlsson!
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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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