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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Klingler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibson do Carmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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182 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Klingler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gibson do Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Klingler or perhaps it was just good defense by do Carmo which made him look bad.
do Carmo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klingler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Klingler with that takedown attempt.
Klingler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klingler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Klingler wants to work for an arm triangle but do Carmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
do Carmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
do Carmo trying to control here.
Klingler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
do Carmo wants to get back to full guard.
Klingler seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klingler shoots for a double leg takedown but do Carmo sprawls well. He's pushed Klingler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Klingler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
do Carmo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klaus Klingler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klingler is breathing heavily.
do Carmo has his takedown stuffed
and Klingler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in do Carmo's guard.
do Carmo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
do Carmo works his foot free and advances to mount.
do Carmo controlling from the full mount.
I looks like do Carmo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do Carmo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Klingler has given up his back here. Will do Carmo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Klingler manages to reverse the position and now he's in do Carmo's guard. Nice work there by Klingler.
Klingler postures up in do Carmo's guard and throws a big left but do Carmo blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
do Carmo looking for a sweep. Not yet do Carmo, not yet.
Klingler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klingler is working hard here to advance position.
do Carmo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klingler trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klingler regains half guard.
Klingler is pressing down on do Carmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
do Carmo trying to control but Klingler is working from the bottom.
do Carmo preventing the sweep.
do Carmo postures up.
do Carmo trying to control but Klingler is working from the bottom.
do Carmo slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klingler is trying to control but can't.
do Carmo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
do Carmo wants to control the pace but Klingler is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
do Carmo works his way to his opponent's back.
do Carmo wants to control but Klingler is keeping busy.
Klingler trying to control the hands but do Carmo won't let him.
do Carmo looking for the choke from the back.
Klingler manages to reverse the position and now he's in do Carmo's guard. Nice work there by Klingler.
do Carmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klingler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Klingler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klingler forces his way into half guard.
Klingler tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Klingler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
do Carmo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Klingler!
do Carmo prevents Klingler from getting the reversal.
do Carmo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Klingler is desperately trying to improve his position but do Carmo has a good base and remains in mount.
do Carmo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Klingler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Klingler!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klingler gets to his feet - do Carmo follows without any prompting.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Klingler.
do Carmo is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klingler just content to control the position.
Klaus Klingler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klingler wants to control but do Carmo is keeping him busy.
Klingler stands up and we're back to a striking position.
do Carmo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klingler throws a jab but it's blocked by do Carmo.
do Carmo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klingler's hands.
Klingler moves away from the strike by do Carmo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
do Carmo avoids the head kick by Klingler.
do Carmo tries for a takedown but Klingler circles away easily
and Klingler counters with a nice double leg into side control. do Carmo won't be happy with that.
Klingler tries to move into full mount but can't pass do Carmo's legs.
do Carmo is not content to let Klingler control the position.
do Carmo can't do much from the bottom here.
do Carmo prevents Klingler from improving position.
do Carmo struggling a bit here.
Klingler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
do Carmo is looking to regain half guard here but Klingler keeps moving and retains side control.
Klingler stands up and beckons do Carmo to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klingler misses with a jab, cross combination.
do Carmo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
do Carmo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Klingler sprawls well initially but do Carmo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
do Carmo is looking for a kimura but Klingler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for do Carmo to get the leverage.
Klingler works his way to full guard. Good work.
do Carmo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and do Carmo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klingler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
do Carmo stands and throws Klingler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Klingler regains half guard.
Klingler actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klingler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
do Carmo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klingler is just riding it out for now. do Carmo eventually gives up the hold.
do Carmo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Klingler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klingler is trying to control but can't.
Klingler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
do Carmo misses with a takedown attempt
and Klingler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Klaus Klingler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gibson do Carmo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
do Carmo is in trouble now - Klingler has advanced to mount!
Klingler trying to control but do Carmo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Klingler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Klingler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klaus Klingler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klingler moves forwards but do Carmo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
do Carmo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
do Carmo misses with a wild body shot.
Klingler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. do Carmo tries to avoid it but Klingler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag do Carmo to the ground. do Carmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
do Carmo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klingler misses with a takedown attempt
and do Carmo counters with a single leg into guard. Klingler didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Klingler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klingler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. do Carmo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Klingler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take do Carmo's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klingler working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Klingler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Klingler is trying to stick to do Carmo's back but do Carmo is turning into Klingler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Klingler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by do Carmo.
do Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Klingler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
do Carmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
do Carmo wants to control from the top but Klingler keeps moving.
do Carmo looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klingler misses with a takedown attempt
and do Carmo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by do Carmo.
do Carmo trying to control but Klingler is working from the bottom.
Klingler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do Carmo looking to pass the guard.
Klingler wants to get back to his feet but do Carmo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Klingler wants to sweep here but do Carmo controlling him for the moment.
do Carmo wants to control from the top but Klingler keeps moving.
Gibson do Carmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
do Carmo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klingler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klingler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Klingler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
do Carmo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Klingler.
do Carmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
do Carmo taking shots to the head.
Klingler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. do Carmo looks a forlorn figure.
Klingler wants to control the pace but do Carmo is squirming around nicely.
do Carmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Klingler content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klingler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
do Carmo blocking the ground and pound.
do Carmo regains half guard.
Klingler is trying to control the action in half guard but do Carmo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
do Carmo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for do Carmo.
do Carmo keeping moving, preventing Klingler from controlling successfully.
Klingler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. do Carmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
do Carmo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klaus Klingler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klingler trying to control but do Carmo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gibson do Carmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klingler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Klingler!
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