PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nango Chekananwangi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svend Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekananwangi comes into the arena with Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chekananwangi
vs
Karlsson

190 cm
25
244 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
27
264 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nango Chekananwangi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Svend Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Chekananwangi.

Chekananwangi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Chekananwangi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karlsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Chekananwangi keeps moving.
Karlsson pushes down on Chekananwangi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chekananwangi won't allow Karlsson to pass to mount.
Chekananwangi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chekananwangi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekananwangi is retaining full guard.
Karlsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Chekananwangi looking for a sweep. Not yet Chekananwangi, not yet.
Karlsson passes Chekananwangi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is trying to control. Chekananwangi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chekananwangi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chekananwangi gets back to full guard.
Chekananwangi keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chekananwangi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chekananwangi keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Chekananwangi is keeping the position.
Chekananwangi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chekananwangi pulls Karlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Karlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chekananwangi working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chekananwangi is trying to keep Karlsson in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chekananwangi has a takedown stuffed.

Karlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chekananwangi's guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Chekananwangi is working from the bottom.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekananwangi is retaining full guard.
Chekananwangi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karlsson is one step ahead there.
Chekananwangi is trying to keep Karlsson in close.

Chekananwangi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karlsson defends it easily.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Chekananwangi keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chekananwangi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chekananwangi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chekananwangi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karlsson defending well though.
Chekananwangi trying to control from half guard but Karlsson is working away.
Chekananwangi is stalling here. Karlsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chekananwangi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karlsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson controlling the position.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Chekananwangi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Chekananwangi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chekananwangi stops Karlsson from passing to mount.
Chekananwangi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chekananwangi prevents Karlsson from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Karlsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chekananwangi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karlsson. That did some damage!
Chekananwangi throws a shot to the body.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Chekananwangi misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a series of strikes. Chekananwangi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chekananwangi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chekananwangi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson darts in looking for a takedown but Chekananwangi gets double underhooks and turns Karlsson into the cage.
Karlsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chekananwangi blocks it with crossed arms.
Chekananwangi lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karlsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karlsson takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Svend Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Chekananwangi lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson has Chekananwangi pressed against the cage.
Chekananwangi avoiding damage as Karlsson throws knees to the body.
Chekananwangi managing to block the knees to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Karlsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chekananwangi is defending well for now.
Chekananwangi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chekananwangi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Chekananwangi.
Karlsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chekananwangi blocks it with crossed arms.
Karlsson misses with a knee to the head.
Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chekananwangi avoids the damage to the body.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to stall.
Chekananwangi cracks Karlsson with a nice body shot.
Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chekananwangi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Chekananwangi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chekananwangi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chekananwangi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chekananwangi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson working Chekananwangi over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karlsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chekananwangi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chekananwangi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chekananwangi misses with the head strike.
Chekananwangi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svend Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi avoiding damage as Karlsson throws knees to the body.
Chekananwangi has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.

Chekananwangi breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekananwangi.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.

Karlsson feints and as Chekananwangi raises his hands in defense, Karlsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karlsson passes into half guard.
Chekananwangi won't allow Karlsson to pass to mount.
Chekananwangi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chekananwangi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlsson is working away from the top position though.
Chekananwangi is pressing down on Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chekananwangi is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chekananwangi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chekananwangi keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Chekananwangi looking to control.
Chekananwangi is pulling down on Karlsson's head to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekananwangi is retaining full guard.
Karlsson is working Chekananwangi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Chekananwangi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Karlsson doesn't defend quickly enough and Chekananwangi has managed to lock this one up! Can Karlsson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chekananwangi on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nango Chekananwangi!
Nango Chekananwangi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.