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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson has chosen Elvis Presley - (Let me be your) Teddy Bear as his entrance music. Billy Bob has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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276 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leif Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlsson throws a combination. Bob tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Bob blocks an elbow strike from Karlsson.
Bob drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karlsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karlsson works on Bob's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karlsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karlsson misses with a kick to the body
and Bob counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Karlsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bob wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob tries to clinch up
and Karlsson counters with a nice body shot.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Bob moves to clinch but Karlsson breaks away
and Karlsson counters with a series of strikes. Bob will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karlsson is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Karlsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karlsson.
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!
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Karlsson tries to break free but Bob pushes him back against the cage.
Bob definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson is trying to break free.
Bob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob is looking to control Karlsson's arms but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bob has his back to the cage.
Bob drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karlsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bob wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Karlsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karlsson.
Horrible takedown by Bob or perhaps it was just good defense by Karlsson which made him look bad.
Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karlsson lands a shot to the body.
Karlsson is trying to break the clinch but Bob is controlling him.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bob is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karlsson is defending well.
Karlsson gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bob blocks an elbow strike from Karlsson.
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Bob is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
Bob has his takedown stuffed
and Karlsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Karlsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bob tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bob has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karlsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson gets caught napping as Bob dives in and scores a takedown. Karlsson manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bob tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.
Karlsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.
Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a big head kick but Karlsson shrugs it off.
Leif Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Karlsson misses.
Bob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlsson pinned against the cage. Karlsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
Bob wants to clinch.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Bob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karlsson.
Bob forces Karlsson back against the cage and clinches.
Leif Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bob lands an elbow inside.
Bob jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Bob around his waist. Bob gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karlsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bob pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karlsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bob is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob is working an open guard so Karlsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leif Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Bob looks for a takedown but Karlsson sprawls well.
Bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob clinches up against the cage.
Bob tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bob - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bob goes for a takedown attempt but Karlsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bob tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson closes the distance and pushes Bob back into the cage.
Karlsson gets underhooks to prevent Bob's takedown attempt.
Karlsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to break the clinch but Bob is controlling the position.
Bob is working for takedown but Karlsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karlsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karlsson enables Bob to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karlsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Karlsson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bob presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob 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!
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.
Leif Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
Bob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.
Billy Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Karlsson misses
and Bob counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Bob sits in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bob lands a head shot.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Karlsson wants to clinch.
Bob blocks a head kick by Karlsson.
Bob tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karlsson defends well and Bob ends up having to push Karlsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karlsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Karlsson throws an elbow that misses.
Karlsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bob.
Karlsson is working Bob over against the cage.
Karlsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson sizes up Bob with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Bob tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karlsson instigates a clinch.
Karlsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bob prevents it.
Bob tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bob drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is trying to force a seperation but Bob has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bob tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bob.
Bob tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karlsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Karlsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karlsson misses with an elbow strike.
Bob tries to stall but Karlsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leif Karlsson.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Karlsson!
A relieved looking Leif Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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