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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zane Raven (ranked 3273 p4p, 6016 weight class) and Adrian Karlsson (ranked 189 p4p, 275 weight class). Raven kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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145
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Raven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raven pushes Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson tries to circle away but Raven has him pinned against the cage.
Karlsson is trying to break free.
Raven keeps control of Karlsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson wants to break free but Raven has control.
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raven with a poor takedown
and Raven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raven shoots for a takedown but Karlsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raven.
Raven half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raven throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
A jab from Karlsson finds it's way through Raven's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson gets caught flat footed, as Raven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raven wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Raven looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raven stops Karlsson from standing up.
Raven stays in close to Karlsson's body and controls the position.
Raven stops Karlsson from standing up.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
Raven forces his way into half guard.
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karlsson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven prevents Karlsson from standing back up.
Raven 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.
Karlsson is trying to stand back up but Raven is controlling him
Raven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karlsson is trying to stand up here but Raven is controlling him well.
Raven is trying to control. Karlsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raven looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Raven is really struggling to control Karlsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karlsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven controlling the pace.
Raven 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.
Karlsson pushes Raven off looking to stand but Raven dives back in and keeps control.
Raven wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raven wants to pass to mount but Karlsson is defending the position.
Karlsson pushes Raven off looking to stand but Raven dives back in and keeps control.
Raven working the head and body with strikes.
Karlsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raven wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
Karlsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Raven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlsson is just riding it out for now. Raven eventually gives up the hold.
Raven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raven in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Raven.
Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Raven sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Raven dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raven has his takedown stuffed
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Raven counters with a takedown into side control.
Karlsson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Raven patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but Raven has full control of the position and if anything, Karlsson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Raven.
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Karlsson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Raven off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Raven struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to get back to his feet but Raven is in full control for now.
Raven is working for a rear naked choke. Karlsson is not defending it well and Raven has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Karlsson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Karlsson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zane Raven!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Raven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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