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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aron Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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173 cm
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153 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ekaku is just riding it out for now. Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Ekaku gets full guard.
Ekaku trying to control the position.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ekaku is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karlsson controls the pace.
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karlsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Karlsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ekaku looking for a guillotine here but Karlsson defends easily.
Karlsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Ekaku has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Ekaku looking to control.
Ekaku being controlled here, momentarily.
Karlsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Karlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ekaku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Ekaku's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku controls Karlsson momentarily but Karlsson frees himself.
Ekaku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karlsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karlsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karlsson is pressing down on Ekaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku is holding on for now.
Ekaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karlsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Ekaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekaku looking for subs off his back but Karlsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Karlsson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Karlsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Karlsson clinches up against the cage.
Ekaku fails to pull guard.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Ekaku manages to get underhooks.
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekakus head.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku lands a body punch.
Karlsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ekaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlsson smiles and moves away.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekaku stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlsson. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku cracks Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Karlsson sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Karlsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Karlsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ekaku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Karlsson but great work by Ekaku.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson tries to bench press Ekaku off him but Ekaku keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karlsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karlsson struggling a bit here.
Ekaku trying to control the position but Karlsson is working away.
Ekaku moves into full mount!
Karlsson wants to hold on but Ekaku pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karlsson is working hard here to advance position.
Karlsson regains half guard.
Ekaku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlsson trying to control from the bottom.
Karlsson is pressing down on Ekaku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karlsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Karlsson wants to sweep here but Ekaku controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Ekaku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Ekaku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body
so Karlsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aron Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson pushes down on Ekaku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karlsson is trying to control. Ekaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku wants to get back to full guard.
Karlsson controlling the action here.
Ekaku gets back to full guard.
Ekaku trying to keep a closed guard but Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku has control of Karlsson's left arm, preventing Karlsson from doing any damage.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Karlsson content to stall in guard here.
Karlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karlsson trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karlsson controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karlsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Karlsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlsson is looking to counter the offense by Ekaku and move into the clinch.
Karlsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ekaku has his hands clasped together around Karlsson's back. He's all about the action.
Karlsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku gets full guard.
Ekaku pulls Karlsson in to control the position.
Ekaku has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Karlsson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ekaku.
Ekaku manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but Ekaku defending well.
Ekaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlsson is working away from the top position though.
Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ekaku is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku is defending against the submission attempts here by Karlsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Karlsson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karlsson is looking to clinch.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ekaku won't be happy with that.
Karlsson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ekaku is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karlsson yanks on the arm and Ekaku is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karlsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aron Karlsson!
Aron Karlsson is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Aron Karlsson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'In your dreams homie. In your dreams'.
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energy
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hype
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