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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson's entrance music is Theme. A fine choice. Kasparaitis has chosen Gotta Get Away as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
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149 lbs
32 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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World class MT
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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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Kasparaitis!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasparaitis stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Kasparaitis as Holgersson shoots in.
Holgersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasparaitis throws out the jab.
Holgersson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kasparaitis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kasparaitis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasparaitis throws a right hand that Holgersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Holgersson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holgersson. That's going to slow Kasparaitis down.
Holgersson misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis with a hook.
Kasparaitis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holgersson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holgersson misses with a body shot.
Kasparaitis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Holgersson.
No luck for Holgersson with that takedown attempt.
Holgersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasparaitis.
Holgersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holgersson throws a push kick but Kasparaitis slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Kasparaitis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasparaitis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis tries a low kick but Holgersson avoids it.
A good leg kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson shoots in and bounces Kasparaitis off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasparaitis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holgersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kasparaitis postures up.
Holgersson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kasparaitis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasparaitis is one step ahead there.
Kasparaitis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holgersson is keeping the position for now.
Kasparaitis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holgersson wants to sweep here but Kasparaitis controlling him for the moment.
Kasparaitis cracks Holgersson with a solid left hand.
Holgersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasparaitis defends well.
Kasparaitis preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holgersson is trying to control the position but Kasparaitis postures up.
Kasparaitis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kasparaitis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kasparaitis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holgersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis postures up.
Kasparaitis wants to pass the guard but Holgersson is keeping the position.
Holgersson is trying to keep Kasparaitis in close.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Kasparaitis from controlling successfully.
Kasparaitis looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holgersson wants to sweep here but Kasparaitis controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kasparaitis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holgersson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kasparaitis misses with the body kick
and Holgersson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holgersson.
Kasparaitis wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Kasparaitis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holgersson's guard.
Kasparaitis preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holgersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson is trying to control the position but Kasparaitis postures up.
Kasparaitis preventing the sweep.
Holgersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holgersson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kasparaitis is looking to work some ground and pound but Holgersson has wrist control.
Kasparaitis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holgersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holgersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasparaitis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasparaitis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasparaitis stopping the sweep attempt from Holgersson.
Kasparaitis is looking to work some ground and pound but Holgersson has wrist control.
Holgersson controls Kasparaitis momentarily but Kasparaitis frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasparaitis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A good leg kick by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis tries to land a leg kick but Holgersson saw it coming and moves away.
And Holgersson counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Kasparaitis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holgersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasparaitis.
Holgersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasparaitis misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Kasparaitis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kasparaitis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kasparaitis throws a shot from downtown. Holgersson moves away and avoids it.
Holgersson feinted with a counter takedown.
Holgersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holgersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kasparaitis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holgersson looks to clinch
and Kasparaitis counters with a stiff right hand.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasparaitis blocks a low kick nicely.
Kasparaitis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasparaitis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holgersson. Holgersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holgersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holgersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasparaitis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holgersson loads up on a big right hand but Kasparaitis slips the punch.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot.
Holgersson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kasparaitis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kasparaitis sprawls well. Kasparaitis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holgersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kasparaitis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holgersson momentarily.
Holgersson misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kasparaitis misses the jab.
Holgersson feinted with a counter takedown.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick, looking for Holgersson's leg but Holgersson calmly moves out of range.
Holgersson tries to counter by clinching up but Kasparaitis breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holgersson wants to clinch.
Kasparaitis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping right.
Kasparaitis throws a jab but it's blocked by Holgersson.
Kasparaitis throws a push kick but Holgersson slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Kasparaitis tenderised Holgersson's leg. Holgersson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot lands for Kasparaitis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis dodges the punch combination from Holgersson.
Holgersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kasparaitis to the mat! Kasparaitis manages to get full guard.
Holgersson trying to control but Kasparaitis is working from the bottom.
Holgersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holgersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kasparaitis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kasparaitis preventing the sweep.
Kasparaitis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Kasparaitis from controlling successfully.
Kasparaitis looking to sit in guard and control but Holgersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasparaitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasparaitis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holgersson's guard.
Kasparaitis stopping the sweep attempt from Holgersson.
Kasparaitis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holgersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kasparaitis throwing strikes from guard but Holgersson blocks nicely.
Kasparaitis stopping the sweep attempt from Holgersson.
Holgersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throwing strikes from guard but Holgersson blocks nicely.
Kasparaitis lands a couple of digs.
Kasparaitis wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
Holgersson has momentary wrist control but Kasparaitis slips an elbow through the middle.
Darius Kasparaitis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holgersson wants to sweep here but Kasparaitis controlling him for the moment.
Kasparaitis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasparaitis trying to control but Holgersson is working from the bottom.
Kasparaitis pushing down on Holgersson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis wants to free his trapped foot but Holgersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kasparaitis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holgersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson wants to sweep here but Kasparaitis controlling him for the moment.
Kasparaitis tries to free his leg and advance position but Holgersson is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasparaitis trying to control but Holgersson is working from the bottom.
Kasparaitis cracks Holgersson with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis really 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.
Holgersson misses with a head kick.
Kasparaitis moves out of range of the body kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson clinches with his opponent.
Kasparaitis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kasparaitis as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Kasparaitis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasparaitis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasparaitis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasparaitis lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasparaitis swings wildly with an uppercut but Holgersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throws a body kick that misses.
Holgersson misses with a low kick.
A jab from Kasparaitis does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Kasparaitis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holgersson is rocked!
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kasparaitis! Holgersson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Kasparaitis! Darius Kasparaitis retains his featherweight title!
In defeat, Nils Holgersson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fyfan!'.
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