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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson comes into the arena with Theme blaring out of the sound system. Wonstom has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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180 cm
31
167 lbs
21 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson drives through and clinches with Wonstom against the cage.
Wonstom is pressed up against the cage. Holgersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wonstom down to the mat. Wonstom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holgersson is looking to clinch.
Holgersson misses with a body kick.
Wonstom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wonstom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wonstom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wonstom digs a good hook to Holgersson's body.
Nice takedown defense from Wonstom. No joy for Holgersson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holgersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wonstom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holgersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holgersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wonstom throws a combination. Holgersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
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!
Wonstom blocks a head kick by Holgersson.
Wonstom cracks Holgersson with a good jab.
Holgersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been hearing reports that Holgersson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Holgersson moves into the clinch.
Wonstom is trying to break the clinch but Holgersson is controlling him.
Holgersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wonstom avoids it.
Holgersson has Wonstom pressed against the cage, preventing Wonstom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holgersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wonstom avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wonstom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Holgersson blocks a jab.
Wonstom blocks a head kick by Holgersson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holgersson.
Holgersson is putting a hurting on Wonstom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wonstom pushes Holgersson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Holgersson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Holgersson in side control, throwing shots but Wonstom defends.
Wonstom is being controlled here.
Holgersson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holgersson scores with punches from side control.
Holgersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wonstom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wonstom is pushing Holgersson's head away, looking to escape. Holgersson manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holgersson advances to mount.
Wonstom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Holgersson.
Holgersson working Wonstom over with strikes here.
Holgersson lands a heavy elbow.
Wonstom taking shots to the head.
Holgersson with the ground and pound from mount.
Wonstom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Holgersson.
Holgersson raining down shots from the mount!
Wonstom takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holgersson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to control but Wonstom is having none of it.
Holgersson lands a nice shot to the head.
Holgersson with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonstom squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Holgersson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holgersson lands with some strikes.
Holgersson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holgersson with the ground and pound from mount.
Wonstom is rocked!
Wonstom takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wonstom is still in real trouble! Can Holgersson finish him?
Holgersson looking for a guillotine from mount but Wonstom is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonstom is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wonstom seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wonstom is on top in guard.
Holgersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wonstom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wonstom wants to stand and escape but instead Holgersson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wonstom kicks Holgersson off and gets to his feet.
Holgersson takes one on the button.
Wonstom just misses with a punch to the body.
Holgersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wonstom sprawls well. He's pushed Holgersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holgersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holgersson has a takedown stuffed.
Holgersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 Nils Holgersson's cut.
That's time! Holgersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holgersson connects with a high kick.
Wonstom avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wonstom manages to break the clinch.
Holgersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wonstom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonstom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holgersson looks for the body kick but Wonstom saw that one coming.
Holgersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Wonstom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wonstom moves out of range as Holgersson throws a body kick.
Wonstom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holgersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wonstom!
Wonstom tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Holgersson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holgersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonstom can do to turn this around?
Wonstom is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holgersson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holgersson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wonstom.
Wonstom 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson connects with a big shot to the side of Wonstom's head.
Wonstom is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wonstom is trying to remain composed but Holgersson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Holgersson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wonstom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wonstom is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holgersson tightening his grip on Wonstom, looking for the choke.
Wonstom trying to get back to his feet but Holgersson is in full control for now.
Holgersson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Wonstom is looking for a way out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson looking to break Wonstom's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wonstom remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holgersson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holgersson is riding his opponent, not letting Wonstom buck him off.
Wonstom looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holgersson.
Wonstom wants to get back to his feet.
Holgersson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wonstom won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Holgersson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nils Holgersson!
A relieved looking Nils Holgersson 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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hype
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RATING
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