PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aron Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Chewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Karlsson
vs
Chewster

171 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Chewster!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Chewster sprawls well. He's pushed Karlsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chewster throws a big shot that misses.

Chewster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson has been working on his balance at Academy of Arse Whoopers, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chewster.
Karlsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chewster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Chewster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Chewster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chewster looking for a takedown.
Chewster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karlsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chewster throws a leg kick

and Karlsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chewster's guard.
Karlsson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Chewster trying to control the position.
Karlsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Chewster is looking for a triangle here but Karlsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chewster trying to remain calm as Karlsson controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karlsson working away.
Chewster is trying to improve his position.
Karlsson gets to mount! Chewster was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chewster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Karlsson pulls Chewster in to control the position.
Chewster passes Karlsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karlsson is not content to let Chewster control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chewster lands strikes from half guard.
Karlsson controlling the position well.
Chewster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chewster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chewster is trying to control. Karlsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Chewster is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Karlsson as he works his way to full guard.
Karlsson keeping full guard, as Chewster tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karlsson is pulling down on Chewster's head to control his posture.

Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karlsson pulls Chewster in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Karlsson is looking for a triangle but Chewster pushes his legs off easily.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Chewster from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aron Karlsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chewster is looking to chop away at Karlsson's legs.
Chewster throws a big shot that misses.
Chewster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chewster misses with a straight right.

Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chewster stops a takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Chewster lands a right hand.
Karlsson is working for takedown but Chewster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chewster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chewster can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Chewster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chewster prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chewster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chewster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chewster throws a quick inside leg kick.

Karlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chewster looking to control.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Chewster wants to control but Karlsson passes easily into half guard.
Chewster is pressing down on Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chewster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chewster looking for a sweep. Not yet Chewster, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson drops back looking for a leg! Chewster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chewster manages to kick Karlsson off! Karlsson jumps back into Chewster's guard.
Chewster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chewster can't keep his opponent in guard - Karlsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Karlsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Chewster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karlsson is controlling the pace.
Chewster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chewster keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karlsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joseph Chewster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Chewster circles away.
Chewster throws a right hand that Karlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Karlsson also avoids with ease.
Karlsson moves out of range as Chewster throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chewster.
Nice takedown defense from Chewster. No joy for Karlsson on that attempt.
Chewster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlsson but Karlsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chewster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Karlsson clinches up with Chewster and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Chewster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Chewster misses with a straight left.
Chewster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but Chewster breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chewster appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chewster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chewster misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Chewster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chewster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Chewster.
Chewster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chewster wants to clinch.
Karlsson defending well as Chewster loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chewster is trying to defend but Karlsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chewster trying to hold on to Karlsson's head to control him but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson uses his free foot to push down on Chewster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chewster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Karlsson working for a guillotine from mount but Chewster is in no mood to give up.
Chewster sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chewster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chewster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karlsson blocks the strikes from Chewster.
Chewster is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chewster for as long as he can get away with.
Chewster tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Karlsson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chewster tries to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Karlsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Karlsson avoids the attempt from Chewster to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chewster is trying to escape the mount.
Chewster tries to hold on but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Chewster wants to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chewster throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Karlsson!
Post fight, Aron Karlsson stared into the camera and said 'In your dreams homie. In your dreams'.