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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of , fighting out of , Oliver Hedman Karlsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of , fighting out of , Gary Tonon! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tonon dives in and grabs Hedman Karlsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hedman Karlsson pushes down on Tonon's head and hops out. Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson. Hedman Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Tonon manages to avoid it. Hedman Karlsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hedman Karlsson is adopting a defensive guard. Tonon wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tonon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedman Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tonon is fighting to break Hedman Karlsson's control of his arms but Hedman Karlsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hedman Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hedman Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tonon misses with a takedown and Hedman Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hedman Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight. Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon. Tonon on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tonon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hedman Karlsson to the mat! Hedman Karlsson manages to get full guard. Hedman Karlsson pulls Tonon in to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tonon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Tonon tries to move to full mount but Hedman Karlsson actually manages to regain half guard. Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonon is looking to stall here but Hedman Karlsson recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hedman Karlsson has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage. Tonon trying to control but Hedman Karlsson is working from the bottom. Tonon wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position. Hedman Karlsson pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage.
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. Hedman Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. Hedman Karlsson managing to control the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Tonon slips nicely into half guard. Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! 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 Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod. That's time! Hedman Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tonon is defended easily by Hedman Karlsson. Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hedman Karlsson defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Hedman Karlsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hedman Karlsson is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Hedman Karlsson circles away and we're back to standing. Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon. Tonon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hedman Karlsson quickly recovers to half guard. Tonon slows the pace down in half guard. Hedman Karlsson is not content to let Tonon control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hedman Karlsson is holding on to half guard well. Tonon is stalling here. Hedman Karlsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tonon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hedman Karlsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tonon is looking to reverse the position. Hedman Karlsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Hedman Karlsson trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom. Hedman Karlsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Tonon is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tonon being controlled for a moment. Hedman Karlsson tries to advance to mount but Tonon denies him. A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hedman Karlsson taking a break here but Tonon is having none of it and regains half guard. Hedman Karlsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Hedman Karlsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Tonon wants to improve his position but Hedman Karlsson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tonon won't allow Hedman Karlsson to pass to mount. Hedman Karlsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hedman Karlsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hedman Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hedman Karlsson as he jumps to the side. A slow jab from Hedman Karlsson misses its intended target. Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hedman Karlsson throws a big shot that misses. Good standup being displayed there by Hedman Karlsson as he connects with a hook. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hedman Karlsson lands with a hook. Tonon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tonon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that second round. That's time! Hedman Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Tonon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tonon shoots for a double leg takedown but Hedman Karlsson sprawls well. He's pushed Tonon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hedman Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hedman Karlsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson misses with the combination.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Hedman Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hedman Karlsson tests Tonon's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hedman Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tonon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, jab by Hedman Karlsson - just one landing. Tonon shoots and misses and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon. Hedman Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tonon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hedman Karlsson's guard. Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tonon passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tonon is looking to advance position but Hedman Karlsson won't allow it. Hedman Karlsson is in trouble now - Tonon has advanced to mount! Tonon trying to control but Hedman Karlsson is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tonon can't control as he wanted to and Hedman Karlsson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hedman Karlsson is trying to control but can't.
Hedman Karlsson tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg. Hedman Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard. Hedman Karlsson keeps control of the position for the meantime. Oliver Hedman Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tonon controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tonon is continuing to stall. Tonon trying to advance position but Hedman Karlsson counters by regaining guard. Hedman Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. Hedman Karlsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Tonon takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hedman Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonon on the side of the head. Tonon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tonon blocks a jab. Tonon with the counter takedown but Hedman Karlsson avoids it easily. Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the body. Tonon fails with the takedown. Tonon misses with a takedown attempt and Hedman Karlsson counters with a right hand to the body. Tonon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tonon wants to take a breather but Hedman Karlsson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tonon. Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hedman Karlsson, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson! During a confident post fight interview, Oliver Hedman Karlsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
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