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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iii Karlson (ranked 3328 p4p, 299 weight class) and Kris Kristof (ranked 5412 p4p, 171 weight class). 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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270 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Iii Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Kristof!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristof clinches.
Karlson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristof has him pressed against the cage.
Kristof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karlson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kristof's efforts to push away.
Kristof letting Karlson take a breather here.
Kristof breaks the clinch.
Kristof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristof misses with a takedown
and Karlson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kristof throws a shot from downtown. Karlson moves away and avoids it.
Kristof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karlson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Kristof feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Karlson
and Kristof counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Karlson with that takedown attempt.
Kristof lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kristof closes the distance and clinches up with Karlson, looking for a takedown. Kristof pushes Karlson against the cage but Karlson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kristof gets tackled into the cage by Karlson. Karlson maintains the clinch.
Kristof lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kristof tries for a takedown but Karlson manages to get underhooks.
Karlson jumps into guard, dragging Kristof to the mat.
Kristof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kristof postures up in Karlson's guard and throws a big left but Karlson blocks it.
Kristof would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Karlson pulls Kristof in close to his closed guard and prevents Kristof from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson is trying to keep Kristof in close.
Karlson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kristof with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kristof trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristof throws an elbow that misses. Karlson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kristof's guard. Nice move by Karlson!
Karlson postures up.
Karlson throws an elbow that misses. Kristof uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karlson's guard. Nice move by Kristof!
Kristof looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karlson is looking for a triangle but Kristof pushes his legs off easily.
Kristof trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karlson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristof throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kristof trying to control but Karlson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karlson holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kristof moves in looking to clinch but Karlson pushes him off.
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 Magnus Iii Karlson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kristof connects with a jab.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karlson as he avoids it easily.
Karlson looks for a takedown but Kristof sprawls well.
Karlson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kristof.
Kristof rushes Karlson and presses him up against the cage.
Kristof wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kristof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karlson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kristof defends well and Karlson ends up having to push Kristof into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristof misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Karlson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kristof tries to clinch there but Karlson circles away.
Kristof shoots in for a double leg but Karlson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristof's waist but Kristof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kristof but Kristof pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kristof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kristof tries to clinch but Karlson moves away
and Karlson counters with a body kick that stops Kristof in his tracks momentarily.
Karlson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kristof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kristof gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kristof is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kristof trying to land knees to the body.
Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kristof avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristof jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlson walks away with a smile on his face. Kristof gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Karlson. No joy for Kristof on that attempt.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Kristof misses with a takedown attempt - Karlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kristof defends well and Karlson ends up having to push Kristof into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kristof tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlson gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kristof stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlson. Karlson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kristof is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlson leaves Kristof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristof's waist but Kristof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Kristof changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kristof shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kristof is breathing heavily.
Karlson tries for a takedown but Kristof sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Kristof, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kristof rushes Karlson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kristof tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson gets underhooks to prevent Kristof's takedown attempt.
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlson as he jumps to the side.
Karlson scores with a head kick. Kristof tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Karlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kristof is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kristof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristof wants to counter with a clinch but Karlson pushes him away.
Kristof fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Magnus Iii Karlson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but Kristof shows good takedown defense.
Kristof throws a head kick that misses.
Kristof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlson pinned against the cage. Karlson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karlson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karlson lands with a nice combination. Kristof backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson goes for a double leg but Kristof avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kristof continues to drive forward.
Kristof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kristof tries to avoid it but Karlson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kristof to the ground. Kristof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kristof circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlson has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristof shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlson sprawls well. He's pushed Kristof's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristof shoots in but no luck this time.
Karlson scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kristof circles away.
A head kick misses from Karlson.
Kristof closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karlson to the mat! Karlson manages to get full guard.
Karlson pushes Kristof off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kristof fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson shoots in for a double leg but Kristof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristof gets a clinch.
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magnus Iii Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Karlson. No joy for Kristof on that attempt.
Karlson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kristof sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kristof gets a clinch.
Karlson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karlson breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristof is defended easily by Karlson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kristof is fending him off so far but Karlson persists. Nope, Kristof circles away and we're back to standing.
As Karlson backs off Kristof throws a huge counter combo but Karlson manages to avoid it all.
Kristof tries to clinch up.
Karlson closes the distance and clinches up with Kristof, looking for a takedown. Karlson pushes Kristof against the cage but Kristof circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kristof shoots in but Karlson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristof somewhat.
Karlson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karlson thuds a left hand into Kristof's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristof keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kristof.
Karlson fails with the takedown.
Magnus Iii Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlson misses with a double jab.
And Kristof responds with a good body kick, but Karlson manages to step out the way in time.
Karlson throws a head kick that half lands.
Kristof darts in and clinches Karlson up against the cage.
Kris Kristof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Iii Karlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlson successfully pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Iii Karlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karlson, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Iii Karlson!
A victorious Magnus Iii Karlson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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