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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Angry Birds War 82
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Carlsson drives through and clinches with Bin Zayed against the cage.
Bin Zayed can't break the clinch.
Bin Zayed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Carlsson breaks from the clinch.
Bin Zayed misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Bin Zayed clinches.
Bin Zayed can't break the clinch.
Bin Zayed trying to control the position but instead, Carlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bin Zayed into the cage.
Bin Zayed wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Carlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bin Zayed walks into a straight right hand from Carlsson.#CL#
Bin Zayed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carlsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Bin Zayed slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Carlsson manages to break the clinch.
Carlsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carlsson thows a body kick. Bin Zayed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carlsson.#CL2#
Carlsson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Carlsson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Carlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bin Zayed, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed tries to break free but Carlsson pushes him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Carlsson breaks the clinch.
Bin Zayed misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Bin Zayed gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Bin Zayed manages to retain guard.
Bin Zayed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Zayed pulls Carlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bin Zayed pulls Carlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bin Zayed keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.
Carlsson passes Bin Zayed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carlsson wants to pass the guard but Bin Zayed is defending well. #SUB2#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bin Zayed has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Carlsson trying to control from half guard but Bin Zayed is working away. #SUB2#
Carlsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Bin Zayed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bin Zayed wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Zayed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bin Zayed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin Zayed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carlsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Carlsson pushes Bin Zayed off and gets back to his feet.
Bin Zayed misses with a body kick.
Bin Zayed moves in looking to clinch but Carlsson pushes him off.
Carlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bin Zayed should have avoided that one.
Carlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bin Zayed misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Carlsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Carlsson lands a body shot.
Carlsson throws a series of punches but Bin Zayed moves out of range.
Carlsson is looking to slow Bin Zayed down with leg kicks.
Bin Zayed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhhamad Bin Zayed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Bin Zayed does no damage. #TD2#
Carlsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carlsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carlsson trying to control the position but Bin Zayed is working away.
Carlsson advances nicely into full mount.
Carlsson tries to control but Bin Zayed wriggling away.
Bin Zayed tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Bin Zayed defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carlsson.
Bin Zayed working to try and regain half guard.
Bin Zayed wants to control but Carlsson is having none of it.
Bin Zayed regains half guard.
Bin Zayed is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Carlsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bin Zayed trying to hold on to Carlsson's head to control him but Carlsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bin Zayed defending well though.
Carlsson thows a huge punch but Bin Zayed dodges it nicely.
Carlsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Bin Zayed is looking for a sweep. Carlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bin Zayed trying to hold on to Carlsson's head to control him but Carlsson postures up.
#SUB2#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bin Zayed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bin Zayed keeps working.
Carlsson trying to control from Bin Zayed's half guard. Bin Zayed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Zayed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bin Zayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bin Zayed closes the distance and pushes Carlsson back into the cage.#BC2#
Carlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carlsson.
Carlsson is breathing heavily.
Bin Zayed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carlsson.
Carlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Carlsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin Zayed wants to control but Carlsson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Carlsson 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bin Zayed misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Carlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bin Zayed wants to control but Carlsson is keeping busy.
Bin Zayed gets back to full guard.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Bin Zayed keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Zayed trying to control the position here.
Carlsson passes into half guard. #T1#
Carlsson trying to control the pace.
Bin Zayed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bin Zayed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bin Zayed holds on and takes a little breather.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Bin Zayed keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin Zayed has Carlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Carlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin Zayed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlsson's guard. #REVR#
Carlsson wants to stand and escape but Bin Zayed is having none of it. #ES2#
Carlsson has his feet on Bin Zayed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Carlsson works Bin Zayed's body with a nice hook.
Carlsson tries to clinch up.
David Carlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bin Zayed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##BC2#
Carlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhhamad Bin Zayed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Carlsson moves into range and clinches up with Bin Zayed.
Bin Zayed leaning against his opponent.
Bin Zayed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carlsson as Bin Zayed tries to tie him up.
Bin Zayed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carlsson is keeping busy.
Carlsson is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Carlsson breaks the clinch.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Carlsson.
Bin Zayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carlsson lands with a kick to the temple. Bin Zayed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bin Zayed dodges the punch combination from Carlsson.
Carlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Carlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bin Zayed, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bin Zayed is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bin Zayed stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlsson is struggling to control the position.
Bin Zayed stalling in the clinch but Carlsson improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Carlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carlsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Carlsson!
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Event:
ABW 65 Swift Jr - Douglas
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Veljanovski swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Carlsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Veljanovski has his hands clasped together around Carlsson's back. He's all about the action.
Carlsson is pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veljanovski is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlsson is keen to just control but Veljanovski is a slippery customer.
Veljanovski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veljanovski has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Carlsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veljanovski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Carlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veljanovski is just riding it out for now. Carlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Carlsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh. Veljanovski counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Carlsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Veljanovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Veljanovski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Veljanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Veljanovski throws a body kick that misses.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Carlsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carlsson working the strikes but Veljanovski uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Carlsson trying to control from Veljanovski's half guard. Veljanovski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veljanovski is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Carlsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Veljanovski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carlsson, into his guard. #REVB#
Carlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veljanovski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Veljanovski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Carlsson gets a double leg takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Carlsson throwing strikes from guard but Veljanovski blocks nicely. #T4#
Veljanovski managing to control the position. #SUB#
Carlsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Veljanovski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Veljanovski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Veljanovski! #REVB#
Carlsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 David Carlsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Veljanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Carlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veljanovski's guard.
Carlsson is looking to advance position but Veljanovski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski get's back to his feet.#TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Veljanovski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Carlsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!#TD#
Carlsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Veljanovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Carlsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veljanovski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carlsson has Veljanovski in his guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Veljanovski gets to his feet - Carlsson follows without any prompting.
Veljanovski throws a leg kick
and Carlsson counters with a three punch combo that has Veljanovski backing up. Veljanovski nods at Carlsson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Carlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veljanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Carlsson misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Carlsson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from Carlsson's guard - Veljanovski perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD#
Carlsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Veljanovski is trying to control Carlsson's posture but Carlsson avoids it.
Veljanovski is holding Carlsson down, trying to stall.
Veljanovski tries to buck Carlsson off but Carlsson is having none of it.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom here.
Veljanovski is not content to let Carlsson control the position. #T3#
The ground and pound from Carlsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Veljanovski tries to bench press Carlsson off him but Carlsson keeps the position.
David Carlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlsson looking to control but instead Veljanovski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Veljanovski is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veljanovski can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlsson is pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veljanovski is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura but Veljanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlsson to get the leverage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veljanovski can do to turn this around?
Carlsson is trying to control. Veljanovski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Carlsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Carlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Veljanovski gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Veljanovski manages to retain guard.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Veljanovski keeps moving.
Carlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veljanovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veljanovski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Carlsson throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlsson.
Veljanovski throws a looping overhand right but Carlsson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veljanovski's guard.
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veljanovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Carlsson is looking to clinch but Veljanovski is avoiding it.
Carlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Carlsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Veljanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlsson.
Veljanovski misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski pulls Carlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
Carlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veljanovski misses with a straight right.
Carlsson is looking to clinch. #TD#
Veljanovski gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Veljanovski manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Carlsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Veljanovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Veljanovski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veljanovski just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Veljanovski controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Carlsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Carlsson!
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Event:
ABW 57 McBreezer - Bengtsson
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Carlsson is looking to clinch but Maichuso is avoiding it.
Maichuso wants to counter with a clinch but Carlsson pushes him away.
Carlsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlsson.#TD#
Carlsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maichuso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maichuso should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Maichuso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlsson trying to mount his opponent but Maichuso defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maichuso wants to get back to full guard.
Carlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carlsson is looking to stall here but Maichuso recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maichuso has his hands on Carlsson's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Maichuso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
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.
Carlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carlsson closes the distance but Maichuso moves to the side #TD2#
and Maichuso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carlsson is looking to get back to is feet but Maichuso passes into side control.
Carlsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maichuso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Maichuso stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Maichuso moves into the clinch.#T3#
Maichuso with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Carlsson successfully pulls guard.
Carlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlsson is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Maichuso stands and steps away. Carlsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Carlsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maichuso tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carlsson is in Maichuso's guard.
Carlsson is breathing heavily.#SU#
Carlsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Maichuso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carlsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maichuso's efforts to push away.
Carlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Carlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maichuso jumps guard but Carlsson stands there with Maichuso around his waist. Maichuso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maichuso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Maichuso is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carlsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maichuso to the mat. Maichuso regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Maichuso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maichuso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Carlsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maichuso fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Maichuso's guard.#SU#
Carlsson stands and steps away. Maichuso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maichuso can do to turn this around?#TD#
Carlsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maichuso's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maichuso is pulling down on Carlsson's head to control his posture.
David Carlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlsson trying to control but Maichuso is working from the bottom.
Carlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maichuso is retaining full guard. #T1#
Carlsson stays in close to Maichuso's body and controls the position.
Carlsson being controlled here momentarily.
Carlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Maichuso.
Carlsson looking to pass the guard.
Maichuso wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maichuso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maichuso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Maichuso clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Carlsson has clasped his hands together around Maichuso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Carlsson advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlsson throwing strikes here but Maichuso is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3#
Carlsson tries to control but Maichuso wriggling away. #SUB#
Carlsson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maichuso has worked his arm free - good work by Maichuso!
Maichuso wants to control but Carlsson postures up.
Maichuso is looking to reverse the position.
Maichuso regains half guard there - taking advantage of Carlsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Maichuso trying to control here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maichuso is pressing down on Carlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maichuso trying to control the position here.
Carlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Maichuso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carlsson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Carlsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Carlsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maichuso to the mat! Maichuso manages to get full guard.
Maichuso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlsson looking to pass the guard.
Carlsson throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maichuso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maichuso has Carlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Carlsson trying to move into half guard but instead Maichuso has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Carlsson is trying to control the position but Maichuso postures up.
Carlsson is striking but Maichuso is not phased and passes to half guard.
Carlsson trying to control but Maichuso postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maichuso wants to stand up but Carlsson has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Carlsson tries to get to full guard but Maichuso has control of the leg.
Carlsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SU2#
Maichuso stands up from mount. Strange move.
Maichuso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carlsson closes the distance but Maichuso moves to the side #TD2#
and Maichuso counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carlsson!
Carlsson is looking to regain half guard here but Maichuso keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SU2#
Maichuso decides to stand back up. Maichuso steps back and let's Carlsson get back to his feet.
Maichuso wants to clinch.
Maichuso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maichuso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maichuso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlsson misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Maichuso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maichuso.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet but Maichuso passes into half guard.
#T4##REVR##SU2#
Maichuso postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Carlsson to stand up.
David Carlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Carlsson looking to score a takedown here. Maichuso is defending well but Carlsson drives through and ends up in Maichuso's guard.
Carlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maichuso is retaining full guard.
Carlsson trying to control but Maichuso is working from the bottom.
Carlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Maichuso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlsson controls Maichuso momentarily but Maichuso frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Maichuso.
I think Carlsson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Carlsson!
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