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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Palmares has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Karl Stefaniak's chin.
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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218 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Stefaniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Palmares!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefaniak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palmares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Palmares working for a triangle but Stefaniak defends it easily.
Palmares has his foot on Stefaniak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stefaniak works his way back into a safe position though.
Palmares working for a triangle but Stefaniak defends it easily.
Stefaniak trying to control but Palmares is working from the bottom.
Palmares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stefaniak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palmares looking for a guillotine here but Stefaniak defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
Palmares wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefaniak is stalling in the full guard.
Stefaniak wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karl Stefaniak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stefaniak is looking to clinch but Palmares is avoiding it.
Palmares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been informed that Palmares 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.
Stefaniak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak scores with a takedown into Palmares's guard.
Stefaniak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palmares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefaniak has managed to get both his arms back between Palmares's legs - danger averted.
Stefaniak lands a couple of digs.
Stefaniak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stefaniak wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmares striking off his back but it's not causing Stefaniak any problems.
Palmares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stefaniak is aware though and is defending well.
Stefaniak stopping the sweep attempt from Palmares.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stefaniak passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palmares is looking for a sweep. Stefaniak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stefaniak is trying to control. Palmares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stefaniak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palmares is looking for a sweep. Stefaniak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Palmares tries to lock up and control but Stefaniak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palmares working to try and regain half guard.
Stefaniak tries to control but Palmares wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmares wants to hold on but Stefaniak pushes him away.
Stefaniak wants to control the pace but Palmares is squirming around nicely.
Palmares sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 Karl Stefaniak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stefaniak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palmares connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Palmares. Beautiful body shot.
Palmares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stefaniak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stefaniak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palmares.
Stefaniak tries to land a front kick but Palmares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been told by Stefaniak's head coaches at Warrior MMA and Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stefaniak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefaniak moves into the clinch successfully.
Stefaniak prevents the takedown attempt.
Palmares has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stefaniak clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Palmares is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stefaniak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stefaniak for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Even with his hooks in, Palmares manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stefaniak covering up well and avoiding damage.
Palmares softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Even with his hooks in, Palmares manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Palmares lands strikes to the head.
It looks like Karl Stefaniak has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stefaniak is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stefaniak tries to escape but Palmares has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Palmares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stefaniak has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Palmares loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stefaniak hold on?
Palmares lands strikes to the head.
Stefaniak holding both Palmares 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Stefaniak is trying to break free.
Stefaniak showing good submission defense here.
Stefaniak wants to escape the position.
Palmares lands shots from the back.
Palmares lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Stefaniak hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmares looking for the choke but no joy.
Can Stefaniak hold on?! Palmares is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Palmares looking for the RNC.
Stefaniak turns into Palmares and is now in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stefaniak trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stefaniak won't allow Palmares to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Palmares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Stefaniak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Palmares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stefaniak.
Palmares misses with a straight right.
Palmares misses with a low kick as Stefaniak jumps back.
Palmares gets caught napping as Stefaniak dives in and scores a takedown. Palmares manages to retain guard.
Palmares throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stefaniak escapes and throws Palmares's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Palmares gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Palmares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palmares is refusing to be controlled, as Stefaniak sits in half guard.
Stefaniak not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmares wants to improve his position but Stefaniak is controlling well.
Stefaniak is trying to control the action in half guard but Palmares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stefaniak is trying to work for a kimura but Palmares is defending well.
Stefaniak is thwarting Palmares's attempts to control the position.
Palmares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmares actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak not doing much here.
Palmares is staying active underneath Stefaniak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palmares looking for submissions off his back.
Stefaniak prevents Palmares from improving his position.
Palmares is staying active underneath Stefaniak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palmares is trying to maintain the position but Stefaniak is very close to passing his half guard.
Stefaniak wants to control but Palmares is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl Stefaniak.
Stefaniak gets a clinch.
Stefaniak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Palmares can't fight it off and eventually Stefaniak manages to take the fight to the floor. Palmares looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palmares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stefaniak is aware though and is defending well.
Stefaniak with a nice head shot there.
Palmares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palmares seems to be looking for submissions.
Palmares frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmares moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stefaniak has worked his arm free - good work by Stefaniak!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmares in side control, throwing shots but Stefaniak defends.
Stefaniak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stefaniak tries to buck Palmares off but Palmares is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmares scores with punches from side control.
Stefaniak wants to control but Palmares postures up.
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 Karl Stefaniak.
I think Stefaniak 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Stefaniak!
Karl Stefaniak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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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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