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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Zimbardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Karlsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Top Dogz. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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220 cm
27
283 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Zimbardo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karlsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimbardo avoids it really well and circles away.
Karlsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zimbardo.
Zimbardo misses with a head kick.
Zimbardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zimbardo is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlsson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce Zimbardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimbardo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zimbardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Karlsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Zimbardo tries to break free but Karlsson pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zimbardo avoids the damage to the body.
Karlsson is struggling to control the position.
Zimbardo breaks the clinch.
Zimbardo scores with a jab.
Zimbardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Zimbardo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zimbardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karlsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zimbardo!
Karlsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zimbardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zimbardo is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
Karlsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimbardo prevents Karlsson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimbardo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zimbardo slows the pace down in half guard.
Zimbardo wants to stand up but Karlsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zimbardo stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to control Zimbardo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karlsson avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Zimbardo seems content to control.
Karlsson won't allow Zimbardo to pass to mount.
Well, if Zimbardo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karlsson wants to control but Zimbardo is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zimbardo throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zimbardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zimbardo misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karlsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zimbardo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zimbardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Zimbardo's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Zimbardo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karlsson looks for a takedown but Zimbardo sprawls well.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Zimbardo.
Zimbardo throws a lazy head kick
and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zimbardo wants to get back to full guard.
Zimbardo keeps trying to improve his position.
Karlsson wants to pass to mount but Zimbardo is defending the position.
Zimbardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zimbardo tries to roll over but Karlsson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbardo is staying active underneath Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karlsson throwing shots but Zimbardo is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimbardo is doing well to control the position and prevent Karlsson from advancing to side control.
Zimbardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karlsson.
Karlsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zimbardo's head.
Karlsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zimbardo wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Karlsson is thwarting Zimbardo's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimbardo keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zimbardo misses with a head kick.
Karlsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zimbardo!
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magnus Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zimbardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karlsson's head backwards.
Zimbardo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zimbardo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karlsson counters with a single leg into guard. Zimbardo didn't expect that.
Zimbardo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Magnus Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zimbardo has wrist control.
Zimbardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zimbardo working a defensive guard but Karlsson passes into half guard.
Zimbardo is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Zimbardo trying to control here.
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Zimbardo is working away.
Zimbardo trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zimbardo lands with a shot to the body.
Zimbardo leaves Karlsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimbardo gets caught napping as Karlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Zimbardo manages to retain guard.
Zimbardo trying to control the position here.
Karlsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimbardo managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Karlsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zimbardo gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Zimbardo gets underhooks to prevent Karlsson's takedown attempt.
Zimbardo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karlsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zimbardo's efforts to push away.
Zimbardo is trying to force a seperation but Karlsson has the dominant position.
Karlsson tries to pull guard but Zimbardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karlsson is working for takedown but Zimbardo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimbardo is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson jumps guard but Zimbardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karlsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zimbardo uses from the top position.
Zimbardo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimbardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Zimbardo postures up.
Karlsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karlsson tries to get out of the position.
Zimbardo controlling from the top position.
Zimbardo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zimbardo stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zimbardo throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
As Zimbardo looks to move away, Karlsson throws a big counter combo but Zimbardo just gets out of the way.
A head kick from Zimbardo lands but Karlsson takes it in his stride.
Zimbardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimbardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zimbardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Zimbardo as he connects with a hook.
Zimbardo throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Zimbardo throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Zimbardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karlsson at a distance.
A slow jab from Zimbardo misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo tries to work over Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Karlsson checks it.
As Zimbardo looks to move away, Karlsson throws a big counter combo but Zimbardo just gets out of the way.
Zimbardo misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karlsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zimbardo's head.
Karlsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zimbardo gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Zimbardo keeps moving.
Karlsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zimbardo has Karlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimbardo is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zimbardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zimbardo, not yet.
Zimbardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimbardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson is pushing down on Zimbardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zimbardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Karlsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karlsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zimbardo's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Zimbardo is working away.
Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Zimbardo.
I think Zimbardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Zimbardo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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