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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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170 cm
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155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatlumahi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holgersson.
A little jabbing left from Tatlumahi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holgersson fails with the takedown.
Tatlumahi stuffs the takedown.
Holgersson backing away here, and Tatlumahi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holgersson misses with a takedown attempt - Tatlumahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holgersson looks for a takedown but Tatlumahi sprawls well.
Tatlumahi misses with a head kick.
Holgersson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holgersson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTatlumahi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson misses with a wild body shot.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick that misses.
Holgersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holgersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatlumahi is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatlumahi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holgersson somewhat.
And Tatlumahi responds with a good body kick, but Holgersson manages to step out the way in time.
Holgersson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holgersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holgersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatlumahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holgersson trying to control but Tatlumahi is working from the bottom.
Holgersson passes Tatlumahi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tatlumahi defends it well.
Holgersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holgersson is looking for a kimura but Tatlumahi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holgersson to get the leverage.
Tatlumahi is not content to let Holgersson control the position.
Holgersson wants to free his trapped foot but Tatlumahi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holgersson thows a huge punch but Tatlumahi dodges it nicely.
Holgersson is working for a submission of some sort.
Tatlumahi wants to get back to his feet.
Holgersson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holgersson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tatlumahi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holgersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poor strikes thrown by Holgersson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Holgersson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tatlumahi hang on?
Holgersson lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Kilafwa Tatlumahi has been cut.
Holgersson content just to control the position here.
Holgersson is looking to work his way around to Tatlumahi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgersson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tatlumahi because Holgersson loaded up on that one.
Holgersson is landing with some decent strikes but Tatlumahi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holgersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatlumahi's waist but Tatlumahi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holgersson off to one side.
Good leg kick by Tatlumahi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holgersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Tatlumahi as Holgersson shoots in.
Tatlumahi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tatlumahi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holgersson.
Holgersson shoots and misses
and Tatlumahi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holgersson fails with the takedown.
Tatlumahi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holgersson feinted with a counter takedown.
Holgersson fails with the takedown.
Tatlumahi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson looks for a takedown but Tatlumahi sprawls well.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holgersson misses with a hook.
Tatlumahi flicks out a counter leg kick but Holgersson steps away.
Holgersson drives through with a takedown into Tatlumahi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holgersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holgersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holgersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tatlumahi wants to stand but Holgersson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson pushes down on Tatlumahi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatlumahi pushes Holgersson off looking to stand but Holgersson dives back in and keeps control.
Holgersson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tatlumahi is just riding it out for now. Holgersson eventually gives up the hold.
Holgersson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holgersson is keen to just control but Tatlumahi is a slippery customer.
Holgersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tatlumahi is defending against the submission attempts here by Holgersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Holgersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tatlumahi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holgersson.
Tatlumahi won't allow Holgersson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tatlumahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Holgersson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holgersson dives in and grabs Tatlumahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatlumahi pushes down on Holgersson's head and hops out.
Holgersson misses with an uppercut. Tatlumahi saw that one coming.
Tatlumahi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Holgersson with that takedown attempt.
Holgersson shoots and misses
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Holgersson darts in looking for a takedown but Tatlumahi gets double underhooks and turns Holgersson into the cage.
Tatlumahi blocks a jab.
Tatlumahi throws a big counter head kick but Holgersson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holgersson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tatlumahi feints a counter leg kick.
Tatlumahi leaves Holgersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tatlumahi throws a big counter head kick but Holgersson avoids it with no problem.
Holgersson blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tatlumahi tries to avoid it but Holgersson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tatlumahi to the ground. Tatlumahi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tatlumahi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Holgersson throws a looping overhand right but Tatlumahi ducks down to avoid it.
Holgersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tatlumahi defends well and Holgersson ends up having to push Tatlumahi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holgersson takes a swing at Tatlumahi's ribcage but misses.
Tatlumahi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holgersson goes for a double leg but Tatlumahi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatlumahi continues to drive forward.
Tatlumahi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Holgersson.
Tatlumahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Holgersson with that takedown attempt.
Holgersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holgersson misses with a two punch combination.
Tatlumahi slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi scoring well with a low kick there.
Holgersson goes for a double leg but Tatlumahi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatlumahi continues to drive forward.
Tatlumahi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatlumahi slips under a jab.
Holgersson fails with the takedown.
Holgersson scores with a takedown into Tatlumahi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holgersson trying to control but Tatlumahi is working from the bottom.
Tatlumahi keeping full guard, as Holgersson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatlumahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holgersson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatlumahi's guard.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holgersson trying to control from half guard but Tatlumahi is working away.
Holgersson is really struggling to control Tatlumahi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Holgersson moves into full mount! Tatlumahi won't be happy about that!
Tatlumahi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Holgersson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holgersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatlumahi can do to turn this around?
Holgersson unloads with some shots from mount but Tatlumahi bucks and avoids them well.
Tatlumahi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Holgersson.
Holgersson controlling his opponent.
Tatlumahi blocking the ground and pound.
Holgersson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holgersson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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 Nils Holgersson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holgersson, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Nils Holgersson!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Nils Holgersson!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Nils Holgersson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RATING
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