PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Owraa
vs
Karlsson

178 cm
18
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uruk Owraa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Uruk Owraa has been cut.

Karlsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Owraa wants to get back to his feet.
Owraa is trying to maintain the position but Karlsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Karlsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Karlsson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Owraa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owraa is being controlled here.

Karlsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Owraa to his feet.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlsson is looking to clinch.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owraa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Owraa saw that one coming.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Owraa eats them both and turns towards Karlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Karlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Karlsson stands up and beckons Owraa to join him on the feet.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Owraa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uruk Owraa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Owraa avoids nicely.

Karlsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karlsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Owraa's guard.

Karlsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Owraa, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson stalks Owraa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Owraa's face. Owraa staggers backwards, shaken.
Karlsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Owraa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but Owraa shows good takedown defense.
Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Owraa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karlsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Owraa circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uruk Owraa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Owraa slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Karlsson clinches.

Owraa wants the takedown. Karlsson is fighting it off but Owraa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karlsson's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owraa content to stall in guard here.
Karlsson has his hands on Owraa's head, controlling the position.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Owraa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Owraa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Uruk Owraa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uruk Owraa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owraa scores with a head kick.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karlsson!
Alex Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owraa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Owraa moves out of range.
Karlsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karlsson is looking to clinch.
Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Owraa pushes him off.
Owraa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Owraa throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owraa connects with a high kick.
Karlsson swings for the body but Owraa moves out of range.
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owraa circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Owraa avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Karlsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Owraa trying to hold on to Karlsson's head to control him but Karlsson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Karlsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Owraa to get to his feet.
Karlsson dives in and grabs Owraa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owraa pushes down on Karlsson's head and hops out.
Karlsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owraa's waist but Owraa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlsson off to one side.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owraa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Owraa counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at Owraa to acknowledge the strikes.
Owraa throws a head kick that misses.
Owraa dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Owraa rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Owraa.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Owraa circles away.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson cracks Owraa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.

Owraa gets caught flat footed, as Karlsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uruk Owraa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Owraa dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to clinch up.
Karlsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Owraa is having none of it.
Karlsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Owraa.
Karlsson shoots in for a double leg but Owraa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Owraa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karlsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Owraa eats them both and turns towards Karlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Owraa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owraa slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a nice hook to Owraa's body. Owraa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karlsson works over Owraa's head and body with a nice combination.
Karlsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owraa circles away.
Uruk Owraa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karlsson.
Owraa swinging wildly here.
Owraa blocks a jab.

Owraa tries to keep at a distance but Karlsson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Owraa has hold of one of Karlsson's legs. Karlsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Owraa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Owraa wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Owraa stays in close to Karlsson's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Uruk Owraa just wasn't active enough.
Karlsson lands a right hook to the body.
Karlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Owraa eats them both and turns towards Karlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson throws a right hand that Owraa ducks under and follows up with a left that Owraa also avoids with ease.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a right hand that Owraa ducks under and follows up with a left that Owraa also avoids with ease.
Owraa dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Owraa backs up against the cage.

Karlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Owraa working hard to break the clinch.
Karlsson prevents Owraa from breaking the clinch.
Owraa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karlsson tries to work over Owraa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Owraa breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Uruk Owraa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Owraa.
Karlsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Owraa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Karlsson gets caught flat footed, as Owraa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owraa won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
Owraa trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Alex Karlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Owraa won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karlsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Karlsson!
In defeat, Uruk Owraa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I did not get to drink the blood of my opponent but I promise Il be back to take his soul.'.